Walking Up Sand Dunes

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The sand dunes at Wilsons Prom, called "Big Drift" are a great place to explore. However, short distances in this place can be very taxing on the body. Trying to walk up the steep sides of dunes can be slow going and sometimes feel like you aren't getting anywhere. I watch people plant a foot against the sand and try and walk up them as if it were a solid mound. But sand moves. I've found the best way to climb a sand dune is to kick your toes in and slightly down with each step. Taking a slow and methodical approach like this leads to less slipping and less energy spent overall. It is still tiring as it is a steep hill, but conserving strength in an environment like this can be very important. Any chance you get to avoid going up or down over dunes is best as well.