Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Pink Rock - Sharjah - 21 Mar 2026

[Infaz]

@Gaurav Good morning. Sorry can’t make. I overslept. Apologies for the short notice. 

[Yerem Davtyan]

What an eventful drive today! Climbed the Pink Rock, drove in shower, tackled a tough popout and even practiced some tango

thank you @Gaurav for the drive and thank you @Emanuel, @J-P L and @Andrew John Melvill for support!

 

[Gaurav]

We’ve just experienced one of the finest and rarest off-road drives in years, where everything came together perfectly.

The weather alone was unreal for March. A cool 25°C, fully overcast skies, and not a hint of harsh sun. What followed made it even more memorable. Drizzle, rolling thunder, sudden sandstorms, and heavy rain bursts hitting together, almost like a brief cloudburst sweeping across the desert. Dramatic, slightly intimidating, yet incredibly exciting.

But what truly elevated this drive wasn’t just the conditions, it was the people.

An outstanding group of newbies who stayed composed, focused, and eager to learn. Strong and patient support from Fewbie and above members who kept the convoy stable throughout. A highly capable support team that ensured everything ran smoothly despite the challenging visibility, terrain, and even the final stubborn pop-out.

A special mention to our new Newbie Lead, @Emanuel, who delivered an exceptional performance. Navigating through low visibility, rain, and shifting sand with confidence, consistently picking clean, safe, and well-judged lines.

This was not just a drive. It was one of those rare days where weather, terrain, and team synergy aligned perfectly to create something truly memorable.

Thank you all for showing up with such great spirit and patience. I’ve uploaded my images to the gallery and look forward to seeing yours.

https://carnity.com/gallery/category/2538-newbie-pink-rock-sharjah-21-mar-2026/

 

[Ana]

And here comes the storm

A big thank you to @Gaurav @Emanuel @Andrew John Melvill and @J-P L for an amazing drive and support !!!!A memorable drive on a rainy day !!!

Looking forward for more adventures! Wishing you all a peaceful rest of the weekend 🙏

 

[Hartzel]

Thank you guys for today’s drive. Here are my video footages from my insta 360:

1st hour

https://cloud-fra.insta360.com/share/fra/3A6C8r3y1c4X5U432049988608/player

fewbie climb
https://cloud-fra.insta360.com/share/fra/3M6B8C3I1L5d4x307127045120/player

Crossing pink rock
https://cloud-fra.insta360.com/share/fra/3n6l8w3d105G1d8b8748746752/player

Rain

https://cloud-fra.insta360.com/share/fra/3f658V342S1F0z4k2805952512/player

 

driving in rain

https://cloud-fra.insta360.com/share/fra/3464823A2T4u9F0i6686877696/player

Edited March 21 by Hartzel
Added link

[Emanuel]

Thank you @Gaurav for guiding me through the Newbie drive lead training—what a truly memorable drive this turned out to be. Taking over the lead just as the rain, wind, shifting sand, and thunder all came together made for a challenging but rewarding experience. I’m really glad to have shared it with so many of you.

A big thanks to @J-P L and @Andrew John Melvill for stepping up to lead the recovery and working through the pop-out. You both worked brilliantly as a team. It was a nasty one, with a lot of wet sand that needed to be cleared multiple times. In the end, Gaurav’s tango maneuvers and the 50 PSI bounce tip did the trick and helped get the last part of the convoy out safely.

Have a great week ahead, everyone, and stay safe!

[Emanuel]

Here is the Relive video of our drive on Saturday.

https://www.relive.com/view/vmqXzVyNJoO