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@Noufal @Piotr1 @Sameer D. @Lazy Frog @Eddie-Raptor @khurramm @Jerzi @Peterman @Taka @Vivian Dsouza @Jason M @Flying Horses @Srikumar Thank you, everyone, for joining our first experimental "Drive n Trek" and turning it into such a big success with a full-house turnout and kids of all ages. It was genuinely heartwarming to see the little ones step away from screens for a change and get completely absorbed in nature, running around in the sand, playing games, and enjoying some honest sweat and sunshine. Such great energy, participation, and support are exactly what encourage us to try new concepts like this. I hope your families enjoyed the blend of relaxed off-roading, light trekking, and kids’ activities, and we look forward to planning more family-friendly adventures together very soon.

The long climbs were quite exciting! A few snaps from the drive

Thank you all for joining the drive today. It was a new itinerary for me, and I quite enjoyed it. The first portion, despite many tracks, was offering a nice warm-up with the wide open dunes, and nice views of the morning mist view the rising sunlight. Coming back in the East direction was not the best, with the many bushes and small technical dunes but a bit of practice doesn't hurt, and we were rewarded with a high dune where we could play and try different routes to reach to the top. Crossing the sabkha to the South, we reached the next cordon of dunes to practice a few criss-crossing (climbing the dune sideways, driving on the ridge, and crossing to the other side). After the break, we we turned our direction to the South-West, finding our ways through bushes areas, but staying inside the higher dunes, we could find nice clean ridges and small bowls to loop around. A few adventures to spice the route (a pop-out efficiently sorted by the support team, and more unusual, a desert mouse finding shade below a stuck car. Even once the car was released and reversing to find a flat spot, the mouse was running after it to keep its shade !). Last thrilling moment before ending the drive with a high climb and a daunting crossing into the slip face to reach a sable sand elbow on the way down. Congratulations to all, this was clearly a Fewbie Plus move and everyone went through without blinking ! Then we reached the exit point, close to an amazing forest, 20km long, framed with high walls in the middle of the desert ! Thank you @Mark B for the 2nd Lead and support, @Andrei S in the middle and @Jose Luis Campos at the back were keeping the convoy together. @Humi @Soap @Thomas54675 @Zahid Sharif @Danie @Yury.bel thank you for your focus on your driving, and an excellent team spirit!

Car check up completed, restful day ahead. Cant wait for tomorrow!

Thank you gaurav and the support team made us all very comfortable and joyful drive. Kids and family enjoyed drive.much needed break from the busy schedule. I agree more family drives make it fun for the kids too. happy to meet all of you.

Ranger raptor mafia in the middle! Flattening ridges since 2024 🤣

Great afternoon fun! Posting some pics here as I can’t get them to stick in the gallery: tug of war with Gaurav as judge other games going on

Hello dune riders! @Frans M @Amr J @Carl Stanley @Myrko @Mei Ling @M.Seidam @Sunstreaker @Krinesh @Diego @Mahesh_ @Ahmed Farouk @khlief @Faraz94 @Abhishek Chikara Whether you're a seasoned driver or new to the trails, this convoy is about supporting one another and enjoying the ride. All drivers are kindly reminded 🙏 to make sure the fuel tank ⛽is in full before reaching the meeting point: 🎯 https://goo.gl/maps/A1Q6WarVVUY2EAPv5 and carry essential off-road gear to ensure safety. Don’t forget extra water 🌊, snacks 🐍, sun 🌞 protection, and a fully charged 🔋 radio 📻. We will use channel 8 (446.181). Please be ready at 6.30 with tires 🛞 deflated and flag 🏴‍☠️ raised 😉. Cannot wait to see you all tomorrow 😊

@Gaurav thanks for taking us on a family drive! We would definitely sign up again for another, it was great fun and my daughter literally said "one billion million thumbs up", so, pretty good rating there.

Thank you to everyone for showing up on time and ready for the briefing. Doing so really helps us maximise our time in the desert and keep the drive smooth and enjoyable. As planned, we started with a sabkha section to reach our entry point into the first patch of technical dunes. This area was tighter than usual and complicated by the amount of vegetation that has grown in recent years. Once we navigated through, we found the clean patches that @Ishak had scouted a few months ago. However, the sand was noticeably softer, and many ridges were broken by the wind—likely due to seasonal changes in wind patterns. Despite these challenges, the team handled the conditions impressively well. We had only a few refusals, some quick self-recoveries, and a couple of tugs. Special thanks to @Sam Selim for leading most of the recoveries and keeping things moving efficiently. Your experience, calmness, and confidence were very much appreciated. It was great to have @frederic demolder back with us after his summer break in second lead, and @Nathan in sweep with his F150—fantastic job managing that long wheelbase with only one crest! I also hope the passengers enjoyed their afternoon out in the desert—it’s always great to share the experience with friends and family. To wrap up, we made our way toward the exit via a slightly more demanding clean patch before tackling the last technical section. This added a nice challenge to finish the day strong. Thank you all for making this a fun and collaborative community drive. The level of coordination and support shown today is what makes these drives so enjoyable. Looking forward to seeing you all on the next adventure! Here are the drive stats we recorded yesterday. Not much elevation action and the distance is a respectable 36 kms for a three hour and 13 minute drive. The challenges in the terrain are baked into these stats. The Relive video is here. Please smash the Like button, thanks.

Thank you @Emanuel for this nice drive. It was a pleasure to be your second lead😉 Special thanks to @Sam Selim for inflating my tyres after my compressor decided to retire for good after 4 years😂😟 see you soon have a nice weekend ☀️😎

Hello doc @M.Seidam, you are in manage tab. thank you for joining tomorrow drive @Faraz94 Since you are the only waitlist, convoy extended to 😉 I will post the convoy order soon.

Dear Desert Drivers @Mark B @Humi @Thomas54675 @Soap @Andrei S @Zahid Sharif @Danie @Yury.bel @Jose Luis Campos For tomorrow morning, Meeting at 6:45 am at https://maps.app.goo.gl/hedVEfTP2YJaw7B67 The convoy order will be We will use Carnity Radio Channel 5. Please consider that the exit point might be far from any petrol station and plan accordingly. Enjoy the evening, have a good rest, and see you tomorrow morning !

Drive RSVP closed @ChrisW @Aser @Zsolt @Glenn W @nithish468 @Giacomo @Andrew John Melvill @Zed @Shahid Mehmood @Sam Selim thank you all for joining the drive. Convoy Order: Checklist : 1. Please ensure to be on time at meeting point. 2. Get lots and lots of rest the previous day. The more, the better, as Liwa will challenge not only your vehicle but also your mind. If you are coming with a passenger, please ensure they have experience riding with you or previous experience in the desert, and that they are also well rested. 3. Ensure 4x4 is well serviced recently and all the lubes and fluids are topped up. 4. Arrive at meeting point with full fuel tank (MUST we are not carrying any extra fuel) - last ADNOC station https://maps.app.goo.gl/VGiGrpoYbh6Eca2y7 5. Spare tire should be in good working condition. Ensure both front and back tow points are in good condition. 6. Bring lots of water (at least 5 ltr per person) breakfast, lunch, snacks, energy bar, cookies, nuts, etc etc for yourself and your passengers. We shall be having breaks in between the drive. 7. Bring garbage bags along to carry your trash. Littering in the desert is strictly prohibited. For any emergency you can reach me at +971 50 699 04 11

Ok, I will take with me 20L extra to sell at best price just in case! 🤣

Hello dune riders! @Myrko @Carl Stanley @Diego @Sunstreaker @Mei Ling @Krinesh @Abhishek Chikara @Ahmed Farouk @khlief @Shahid Mehmood Please take a moment to check your car and ensure everything is in good condition. Also, make sure you don't have any tight plan afterward. We want to avoid unnecessary issues, though anything can happen in the desert. Please make sure all your off-road gear is securely fastened using ratchet strap. Bungee type tie downs are not allowed. If you feel unsure about attending for any reason, kindly withdraw your RSVP so someone from the waiting list @Amr J @Cristian can move up. Thanks for support @Frans M @Mahesh_ I will post the convoy order on Saturday.

Different ways of crossing sand dunes Throughout the Carnity Offroad briefings you might have heard the terms "straight up and straight down", "side sloping", or "criss-crossing", and these are basically different techniques that we use in desert for crossing the sand dunes. Each come with its own risks and by learning and understanding the technicalities behind them i hope we can all learn faster and get more confidence in executing them. I hope below tutorial gives a more clear understanding on the subject and we can use it for future reference. 1) Straight Up - Straight Down Carnity Offroad Level: Newbie and Fewbies Description This technique is one of the very first we learn to apply when learning offroading. The trick is to approach the dune straight up with "JUST" enough momentum to make it through, but not too much to damage bumpers or cause a jump. One should always take into account the resistance that the sand offers based on different areas, and even more on different seasons. Most sand dunes have two sides - The windward side, which is the side where the prevailing wind blows on, and can be recognized by the wavy lines of the sand. This is the side where we ride on because the sand is more compacted and firm to drive on. - The slip-face side, this the softer backside (smooth side, no lines) of the dune which is generally not recommended to climb on, but this technique can later be learned as you advance through the off-road levels (slip-face attack). How to tackle It is advisable to start off at the bottom of the dune with applying a decent amount of power, and start letting go of the gas once you have climbed 75% of the dune. By that point the momentum should carry you further, and as soon as the car front wheel touches the crest, leave the gas completely or apply a bit of gentle braking when needed, to let you slide on other side of the dune safely. In fact the perfect technique is finding that right amount of momentum that you don't even need to apply brakes on the other side. Some gentle blips of throttle can help at the top to push you over the edge, as you learn and master this first step. If you run out of momentum going upwards to cross the dune, do not worry or panic, this is called a REFUSAL. Gently reverse and slowly come back in a straight line as you have climbed up. Announce on the radio that you have a refusal. Reverse up far enough so you can take a second attempt but this time with a bit more momentum. Risk Level: Low to medium. Approaching too slow will increase refusal and might cause stuck at the crest. Approaching with excessive speed might damage the bumpers or cause a vehicle to jump. Apply gentle throttle and slowly increase after learning. Take note that every dune is different and each approach will need to be made slightly different in terms of speed. Associated Risks: If you approach the dune too fast, more likely you will cause the bumper damage because your reaction time will be reduced substantially at very high speed. 2) Side-Sloping Carnity Offroad Level: Fewbie and upwards Description This technique is very fun and addictive, but it needs to be executed with a clear mind and a good experience on the behavior of the car. That is the main reason why this technique is only used from Fewbie level onwards. It is very critical to understand how gravity works and as we always says: " DO NOT FIGHT GRAVITY ". this applies to this technique most of all. When you approach a dune that you want to side-slope on, you need to carry enough momentum to get you through. This does not necessarily mean FULL throttle, because that depends on the type of dune. As soon as your car is on an incline, it will have the natural tendency to try to come down. The more momentum you carry, the further you will get. It is extremely important that you do not fight this by going higher up the dune at that point, but to steer down in a smooth way. Braking at this point is also very dangerous. While doing side sloping try to choose smooth path as possible and avoid stepping on rock, bushes or bumps that can bounce you and disturb the whole balance and tip you off or result in dangerous fish-tailing or tire pop-out at high speed. EVERY MOVEMENT OR ACTION YOU DO WHILE SLIDE-SLOPING NEEDS TO BE DONE IN A SMOOTH WAY, SUDDEN BRAKING OR EXTREME STEERING CAN LEAD TO ROLL-OVERS. Best practice: Always visually mark the entry and exit of the dune that you wish to do side sloping on. Stick to the initial plan as far as possible and exit safely. If you are new to this, then watch and observe how others have done before and try to replicate that as much as you can. The best thing to keep in mind is to think about "HALF MOONS" What i mean with that is that you should never make 90° turns during any kinds of these activities, but make smooth half moons during approaching dunes or crossing them. Risk Level: Medium. With proper training and guidance you can eliminate the risk of a roll-over for 95%, but one should always be aware of the risks involved and take all measures possible to minimize these. Keep both hands at the steering wheel and your full attention on the view ahead. Do not get distracted ! Associated Risks: If your vehicle is lifted more than 4 inch of OEM stock height then your 4x4 center of gravity will be less, and this will increase the risk of roll-over or flip by 50%. Same goes for bouncy (non-standard/rated) suspensions. 3) Criss-Crossing Carnity Offroad Level: Fewbie and upwards Description Criss-crossing is the art of riding the ridge of the dune and crossing over to the other side. Also here it is vital to understand that the approach towards the ridge, as well as the crossing over needs to be done in a smooth, half moon way. So basically you approach the dune along the length, you can stay on the ridge for as long as you want, but don't lose momentum at this point, or you will be crested lengthwise in the exact middle. Now the trick is to choose the right point at which you cross towards the other side. This feels scary at the beginning, but soon you will get the hang of it, and cross ridges without panicking at all. Make the criss-cross movement again in a half-moon method as seen below. Below picture shows the right and wrong way to criss-cross a dune. On the left side you will see that the approach is smooth and as soon as you cross over to the other side you gently steer down. Braking at this point is again very dangerous. In the right-side scenario, the angle of approach is very sharp, and during higher speeds this can result in a roll-over. EVERY MOVEMENT OR ACTION YOU DO WHILE CRISS-CROSSING NEEDS TO BE DONE IN A SMOOTH WAY, SUDDEN BRAKING OR EXTREME STEERING CAN LEAD TO ROLL-OVERS. Risk Level: Medium. With proper training and guidance you can eliminate the risk of a roll-over for 95%, but one should always be aware of the risks involved and take all measures possible to minimize these. Keep both hands at the steering wheel and your full attention on the view ahead. Do not get distracted ! Associated Risks: If your vehicle is lifted more then 4 inch of OEM stock height, then your 4x4 center of gravity will be less and this will increase the risk of roll-over or flip by 50%. Same goes for bouncy (non-standard/rated) suspensions. 4) Hill Climbing While this technique is not immediately necessary to cross dunes, climbing a mighty big dune will bring some fun and adrenaline in the equation. At first, you might feel intimidated and not sure if your car can handle this. With the right techniques at hand you can at least make a safe attempt and see how far you can get. This technique can be practiced from Newbie level onwards on small hills, and later you will learn to approach taller dunes from Fewbie level and up. Again it is extremely important to make a smooth "half-moon" circle at the top. If you run out of momentum and come to a standstill, DO NOT attempt to make a turn, but put your car in 4LO, and slowly reverse down the dune while keeping your wheels straight. The low gearing will help you in keeping that slow pace. As you begin to learn this, it's always advisable to make a smaller U-Turn to learn how your car reacts and how your mind reacts when you take the first turn on top of dune. This needs to be done with confidence and without any doubt or fear, so that you don't brake on top and do the complete U-Turn without braking and in a very smooth manner. Practicing on small U-Turn will build your confidence and after 5-10 small U-Turn attempt you can try higher and higher by understanding your vehicle dynamics and limitations. Risk Level: Medium. With proper training and guidance you can eliminate the risk of a roll-over for 95%, but one should always be aware of the risks involved and take all measures possible to minimize these. Keep both hands at the steering wheel and your full attention on the view ahead. Do not get distracted ! Associated Risks: If your vehicle is lifted more than 4 inch above OEM stock height, then your 4x4 center of gravity will be less and this will increase the risk of roll-over or flip by 50%. Same goes for bouncy (non-standard/rated) suspensions. Safety of all offroad enthusiasts is the most important thing. This is an extreme hobby that brings confidence, thrills, and people together as a family. We can only do whatever we can to make all safety instructions clear and concise but in end it's up to the offroader behavior to understand all risk and associated risk involve and enjoy safely. Open for any questions or comments !

Hi @Asif Hussain unfortunately something came up with the jeep and won’t be able to join you tomorrow. Apologies for the late notice… All the best for tomorrow!