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MUST READ AND COMPLY
Environmental Policy
Offroad Flag Guideline
Two Way Radio Guideline
Off road Driving Etiquette's
Emergency details for all off-roaders
Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities
Drive Details
For this Saturday, I'm proposing a different plan that combines desert driving and hiking.
We will start with 1 to 1.5 hours of driving. More focused on enjoying the desert, looking for nice points of views. Also use our skills and the capabilities of our cars to reach a point in the middle of the desert.
From there, we will leave the vehicles and continue on foot. Climb the dunes, listen to the silence (and to our breath), experience the different sand texture, try to read the terrain, consider the slopes, the form of the dunes, choose a line to climb with less effort...
The "hike" will be 1 to 1.5 hours. It will involve a few steep climbs and walking into soft sand. Nothing extreme, but participants will need to be reasonably fit. Please wear closed shoes (high-top or over-the-ankle shoes are best, though standard sports shoes are acceptable). No flip flops. If you or your passengers don't want to walk, you can stay by the cars during this time, but no driving around.
Back at the cars, we can enjoy snacks, watch the sunset, and drive another 20-25 min to reach the exit before it is totally dark.
The driving part includes the crossing of an area of elevated dunes, with a few climbs and steep descents and also some technical portions. Though not really "difficult" I'm requiring a minimum of 3 previous drives to ensure that each driver can enjoy, and to keep sufficient time for the hiking part.
Families are welcome, including children. Let me know if you have specific questions.
Level: Newbie - MIN 3 Drives - and above (all levels)
Meeting time: 2:00 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)
Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/f8nSRBXb24ryGTvm8
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, snacks (for yourself), smiles, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
Approximate finish time: 18:30 PM
P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:
This drive is limited to 12 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 6 PM.
If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once anyone drops, you will be moved to the RSVP list.
RSVP will close a day prior to preparing a convoy list.
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