White snow instead of white sand

This time last year, I was spending quite a bit of time in "White Sands National Park"; gorgeous wind shaped dunes of fine sand, resembling snow. Looking at the accumulation of snow close to the ridge where the wind had full play, this looked quite similar (but felt MUCH different!!). Not to mention the fact that I wasn't wearing my infamous Doc Marten sandals and shorts but hiking boots, gaiters and long underwear!!!