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Outdoor Project
The ultimate adventure guide
Natural beauty of the desert dunes.
Impressively large dunes in the Kelso dune field.
Beginning the hike up the big dune.
Reaching the summit takes some real work.
Climbing the ridge feels almost like an alpine endeavor.
Nearing the summit of the biggest dune.
Rainshower moving in across the Mojave.
The best part! Running down the big dune.
A fall can be dangerous, so be careful.