An extension of the cove along the other side of the dune. At least 13 casualties were buried in the deep snow here, since graves could not be dug. No remains found the next spring. Considered a sacred place by the church. As we exit the cove and look out over the Sweetwater Valley to the Ferris Mountains, we can soak in the sunny spring time scenery and compare it to that horrible winter of 56.
Modern conveniences are at hand, even out here, for the trekkers.
The arrow points to porta potties at the junction of the handcart trail and the pedestrian trail. We all then made it back to the Center after a long and fascinating hike, had our lunches in the shade, toured the visitor center buildings, and headed to our respective homes. The Premier Historic Trails Organization. OR Back to Ron Lund's Home Page or to To Return to Treks Main Page.