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Full Day Intermediate Desert Drive - Liwa Crossing - Abu Dhabi - 19 Feb 2022


Srikumar

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Let's aim to cross the "unprecedented" Liwa Crescent from one side to another.

To experience the magic of Rub’ al Khali (Empty Quarter) the largest uninterrupted desert on Earth!

The Liwa Crossing through Empty Quarter offers a chance to witness nature in its purest form and in itself is a transcendent experience. However, traveling through the largest desert in the world is not something that should be taken lightly.

It will be a 150 - 200 km off-road drive covered within 1.5 days through amazing breathtaking views and the enormous size of dunes on earth.

What you will find here:

  • Tallest sand dunes (200 - 300 meters)
  • Steepest incline and drops
  • Longest side sloping
  • Broad ridge riding
  • Faster heartbeat
  • Sweaty hands

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Mandatory rules for Liwa Crossing (exceptional) drive.

Considering its seriousness to keep you and your vehicle safe, these strict rules will be applied to all.

  • For Fewbie level you must have driven at least 5 Fewbie drives with carnity in the last 3 months.
  • If you are newly promoted (1-2 drives), then select one level lower drive than your current off-road rank.
  • If you were away on a long break (more than 2 months), then select one level lower drive than your current off-road rank.
  • It is highly recommended to drive alone, as it's a very serious and demanding drive to stay focused at all times.
  • Maximum of one passenger allowed - No exceptions and trip lead will send you back.
    • Make sure that passenger has no fear of heights, motion sickness and have been to full-day off-road drives before.
    • As once we enter the desert, the only way out is from the other side, without any early exits for 100-150 kms.
  • Everything in your car should be strapped and secured - All vehicles will be checked by the trip lead.
  • Convoy size - strict adherence
    • Fewbie: 10 Cars + 1 Lead + 2 Support = 13 Cars in total
    • Fewbie Plus: 10 Cars + 1 Lead + 2 Support = 13 Cars in total
    • Intermediate: 10 Cars + 1 Lead = 11 Cars in total

 

Drive Preparation: 

  • Your car should be in 100% pristine working condition, so double or triple check everything.
  • Full-size spare tire with a lug wrench to match your wheel nut size and its depth.
    • For aftermarket rims - Your lug wrench also needs to match the wheel nut depth.
  • As it's a long full-day drive, so catch up with enough sleep in advance.
  • 5-10 liter of water per person.
  • Snacks for breakfast, lunch, dinner and next day breakfast.
  • Keep your car as light as possible by packing what is truly essential.
  • Fully charged radio with spare battery and all other required off-road gears.
  • Gas tank and required number of jerry cans should be full upon arrival.
  • Last petrol station is ADNOC Khanoor (832): https://goo.gl/maps/FSUzbzURjQRGvFVN9

 

 

This drive is organized in full compliance with the COVID19 guidelines. We expect every member that joins this drive to go through below information and strictly follow these guidelines in order not to jeopardize someone's health, and to ensure we can keep organizing these drives safely.

MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: 

Drive Details

Level:  Intermediate and above

When:  19 Feb 2022, Saturday

Starting time: 7:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Starting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/gzyx4wRN5HBA4fdp8 You can come early and camp at the same starting point if you like.

Last Fuel Station: https://goo.gl/maps/FSUzbzURjQRGvFVN9 ADNOC Khanoor (832)

Fuel requirement:

  • 6 Cyl cars = 100 Liter (Minimum) - 120 Liter (for more fuel-guzzling cars)
  • 8 Cyl cars = 120 Liter (Minimum) - 140 Liter (for more fuel-guzzling cars)
  • Carry an additional required number of jerry cans based on your car fuel tank capacity.

Lunch Break: 1 Hour in between with a couple of short breaks (if needed).

Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance.

What to bring along: Loads of water, lunch, snacks, face mask, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time: 12:00 PM, 20 Feb 2022, Sunday

 

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

  • Limited to 10 Intermediate and above drivers + 1 Lead = Total 11 cars
  • Intermediate drivers should have min 2 Carnity Intermediate drive experience in last 3 months.
  • Latecomers will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS.
  • Members without RSVP will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS.
  • Please withdraw your RSVP, if you aren't joining, so your spot can be taken by others.
  • Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month.
     

Please RSVP on Below Calendar: 

 

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8 minutes ago, Ahab Shamaa said:

Sounds exciting; where is everyone sleeping on the 19th? Cars, tents, open air? What equipment/supplies are needed for the overnight stay? 

Still in planning stage 

don't drive like its your last one.

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4 hours ago, Ahab Shamaa said:

Sounds exciting; where is everyone sleeping on the 19th? Cars, tents, open air? What equipment/supplies are needed for the overnight 

I will take my tent for sure and usual stuff when camping, plus fuel.

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1 hour ago, Srikumar said:

In Liwa every extra kg will matter

@Srikumar what's your recommended checklist then? easy to say "keep light with bare essentials" but what does that mean to you, what do you have in mind?  each one of us can have a different interpretation, so remove the ambiguity and clarify.

Thanks!

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16 hours ago, Ahab Shamaa said:

Sounds exciting; where is everyone sleeping on the 19th? Cars, tents, open air? What equipment/supplies are needed for the overnight stay? 

I am planning to sleep in car, got a car mattress.... For one what's the point of setting up and then packing up tent. 

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11 minutes ago, varunmehndiratta said:

I am planning to sleep in car, got a car mattress.... For one what's the point of setting up and then packing up tent. 

Suggestion: remove the car seats at second row and third row to keep it more lighter..

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