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"Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much" - Helen Keller From seeing everyone trickling in from the big entry point in Faqa, to the views of the massive convoy stretched out across 2300m of desert, and eventually all coming together near the Crescent Moon Lake and being able to form this human circle was an experience i will never forget. We take a lot of things for granted, but pulling this off without even breaking a sweat tells a lot about what Carnity has created, where people can drive together, but most of all where we are all part of one big desert family. However all of us are deeply affected by what has happened, i hoped to see smiles today and people bonding, and that's exactly what happened. This is what our Gaurav would have wanted and this is how we will move forward with the club. A massive thanks to the friends who left Carnity sometime back but showed their respects by coming today and joining the circle. Events like this puts everything in perspective, and all of you have contributed so much to the club over the years. Thank you for being there! We would have never been able to do this without the entire Team Carnity group's support that was spread out across the convoy. Thank you all so much!! From this point on we will organize a yearly tribute drive. To honor Gaurav and to keep him in our thoughts. He will be our beacon for all things to come. See you all very soon in the sand again!❤️

Dear Carnity Family, From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank each and every one of you for being in this drive, in spirit and in person. Your presence, your kindness, and your support has meant more than words can truly express. Carnity was not just a community to Gaurav it was his life’s work, his passion, and his dream. He envisioned a space where people didn’t just come together for the love of sand and cars, but for something much deeper, the love and care for one another. A place where friendships were built, where empathy and enthusiasm thrived, and where joy was shared freely. Carnity was born out of desire to bring people together and to make a difference in their lives. That spirit of love and connection will always remain at its core. A very special thank you to Freddie and Sri for organizing this drive and for being a rock in this difficult time Thank you to each and every carnity family once again, for standing by him and for surrounding him with so much love. It brought him immense comfort and happiness. With heartfelt gratitude, Soni and family

A special SHOUT OUT to all the offroad leads, marshals and support team! @Gaurav, you got a great thing and team going! The past few months there has been some really awesome and innovate drives on the calendar which should be celebrated and recognized! We are getting access to some great stuff vs just bashing the dunes!!! (Of course there is more than enough bashing for the bashing crew ) The fewbie mountain drive I sadly tried but failed to make! Weekday quickies The night drives - looking forward to this years Ramadan specials and joining - overcome the fear of the night) The scenic/ across several emirates drives The recent 2 day trip to LIWA (I will aspire to reach fewbie+ this year to be in contention to join for the next trip) The 100km newbie challenge this weekend! Awesome drive!!! The camping gear sit down! Fantastic idea! Lens lovers! Remember seeing a picnic and sunset drive combo recently! Some extreme adventure for the intermediates - not for me... but what a drive, looking at the photos! Development of new leads with new ideas!!! Did I seeing we are getting into some dancing A few hikes with drive combo's I am sure I missed a few of the great drives - tag them in the comments!!! I am one of the quitter members sitting comfortably in the middle of the convey and enjoying his memberships, (not as regularly as I would like 😊). However, felt something trigger my reaction this morning after seeing again some exciting drives lined up this weekend! Let the innovation continue!!! Looking forward to renewing my membership next month! (Did not tag anyone, didn't want to forget anyone! Well done team @Carnity!!!

Hey Carnity Friends! Last weekend during our Fewbie Desert Drive in Qudra, our convoy ended up creating what might be the first-ever Bollywood Offroad Fusion Video — complete with dancing, shoveling, rope‑pulling, and an admirable attempt at choreography 😄 For anyone who hasn’t seen it yet, here’s the masterpiece we created: 👉 YouTube Link: The stars of this video are: @Stumpy @Riyad @Eddie-Raptor @Noufal @Ash S. @Carl Stanley @Bjoern @frederic demolder @Alphin Aloor @Sam Selim and Doua (Ash's friend) who was our choreography and editor. 🌟 The Challenge For the next month, I’m throwing down a fun, friendly challenge to ALL Drive Leads: ➡️ Create your own themed offroad video with your convoy! It can be Bollywood, Hollywood, Mission Impossible, Sci‑Fi, comedy, slow-motion drama… Whatever your imagination (and your convoy) can handle! ➡️ Post it on YouTube (or any platform) and share it on the forum for the whole club to watch and enjoy. This is purely for fun, creativity, and community vibes — and of course, to prove that no one can out‑dance our Qudra Fewbie convoy. 😉 🏆 Judging & Results @Gaurav, I’ll request the Carnity Leadership to form a small judging panel to review the submissions at the end of the month. We’ll let them deliberate and decide which video deserves to be crowned the Carnity Offroad Creative Convoy of the Month. Maybe we’ll even find a prize… maybe bragging rights are prize enough 👀 📅 Timeline Start date: Immediately End date: One month from now until the end of February Winners: Announced after Crew Panel review 🎥 Let’s Make the Sand Dunes Our Studio! Convoys are already full of laughs, teamwork, and surprises — this is a great chance to capture that energy and share it with the rest of the community. Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with! — Emanuel

Five years passed since I joined Carnity offroad club and I still remember: I still remember my first ever absolute newbie Drive which didn’t last more than 15 min when I nose dived my grand Cherokee and busted my radiator and how Gaurav drove us effortlessly to safety. I still remember my first drive ( three weeks after ) as a second lead with my Current Xterra along with my son Adam who’s is now grown and will be going to college this summer . I still remember my first criss cross as first Fb when Ale drove in-front of me showing me how to do it safely . I still remember my promotion to intermediate level and my first entry with my Son Abdallah to Qudra discovering his Abdallah Dune and his first sand slide . I still remember the passion which is still growing inside of me drive after drive and taking different forms all along . I still remember my first drive as an advisor and it was on June 18th my birthday 🎂 and it was a night drive chasing Sri Kumar as a second lead @pink rock 🪨 I still remember the first DCT and how the 🦊 team performed . I still remember like yesterday the three sessions of Leaders lead , my first partial lead and my first ever lead of a fewbie in the mystical Lisaili Desert . I still remember my promotion to marshal level and my first newbie drive in Qudra Desert . I still remember my first Sweihan lead and the the nasty roll over of one of our fellow driver friend and how we all went through it alive. I still remember the epic recovery at top of big red from midnight till just before sunrise. I still remember my own Solo drives with its pros and cons I still remember all the good ppl around whom I learned a lot from and still learning . Last but not least I realized that the most important is the camaraderie and connecting to ppl is what Carnity is all about . Cheers ❤️

After 3 seasons of driving with us in Carnity, @Aser will unfortunately be leaving us as he is relocating to Canada. We want to thank Aser for his help and support he has provided to so many of us in the club and wish him well on his future adventures! Perhaps not in the sand but maybe with an F150 in the Canadian woods! Let's all say THANKS and wish him all the best!

So much memories...

It’s been a while since I posted on Carnity. I still can’t believe Gaurav is gone. I was just talking to him recently. When I first heard the news I couldn’t believe it. I still can’t. We were the same age and he was taken from us far too soon. When I first came to Dubai more than 10 years ago, Gaurav was one of the first people I made friends with. We bonded over the love of cars and I eventually became involved with Carnity writing articles, how to diagnose and fix your car yourself, how to save money, things like that. When Carnity moved more to the 4x4 side of things, I kinda fell away. I’m more of a track and racing guy. Off roading scares the hell outta me and I have massive respect for what you guys do. I spent many hours in the garage with Gaurav, working on his Ship of Theseus Pajero, rebuilding engines, raising and lowering suspension, fitting coolers for random systems, discussing upgrades, and more importantly, discussing life over a few beers. He was always someone I could ask for an opinion on whatever crazy situation I was planning on getting into next and he would always give me an unbiased opinion. I have so many stories involving Gaurav, some good, some funny, but never bad. I will never forget when he got his new Range Rover and he wanted to show me the radar cruise control and we nearly ran into the back of a Nissan Sunny. Or when he showed me how to fishtail in a Mustang and we ended up facing backwards on Al Khail road. Fun times I will never forget. I will be out of the country this weekend but rest assured, I will be with you all in spirit. I am so happy that you guys will continue with Carnity. This is Gaurav’s legacy. Hundreds and hundreds of people connected forever because of the dream of one man. Gaurav bhai, gone but never forgotten. Barry

Good morning everyone! Some last pointers for tomorrow's drive: 1. Please be on time. The convoy will leave at 6.30AM exactly. Deflating to 15psi is perfectly fine. 2. Bring your radio, compressor, pressure gauge and deflator. We will use Channel 10: 446.231Mhz 3. Upon our arrival at crescent moon lake we will try to park the cars in a square grid. One of our supporting team members will guide the vehicles once you pass through the white finish poles 4. After forming a human circle and the one-minute silence (radios off please), you can inflate at the same location and make your way to the exit track that leads to Bab Al Shams resort. Many cars will head over there so if you are not sure just follow the other vehicles. 5. There will be a memorial book at the meeting point and also at the exit point. It would be great if everyone makes a small write-up or message. For the family this will be a very appreciated token. See you all tomorrow morning!

Trip Report: We completed a memorable Sunday drive starting from the Al-Qua Milky Way Galaxy viewpoint and ending at ADNOC Hameem, covering an area that was extremely soft, technical, and completely new to us—something similar to Yellow Truck but with its own surprises. Our convoy of five—myself, Sam, Giacomo, Nithish and Glenn—began around 8:10 AM, delayed only by the incredibly scenic and fog-filled route leading to the start point. From the outset, the terrain demanded full attention: endless soft patches, first-gear crawling and long stretches of technical driving. Despite the difficulty, the landscape was stunning, and we paused at a few spots to take photos. Midway through, we picked up an unexpected radio call from someone sounding stuck, but the communication vanished immediately. Moments later, we spotted a stranded Nissan Patrol with a local driver and some farm workers trying unsuccessfully to free it. Surprisingly, he had no radio, yet we reached him right on time. Sam pulled him out effortlessly, and we continued our route still wondering who the voice on the radio had actually been. After a short break and lunch near the halfway mark, we pushed forward—but soon discovered that Nitesh’s earlier wrist injury had flared up, making it difficult for him to keep driving. We guided him out safely through an ADNOC-used gatch track before continuing toward our final waypoint. The rest of the journey remained soft and technical, but we made the most of it by diverting into dunes and slipfaces whenever possible to break the monotony. @Giacomoand @Glenn Wdrove exceptionally well—precise, controlled, and disciplined throughout their first intermediate run, showing great skill and endurance. @Sam Selim provided constant support, pulling me out of some crests and nasty popout as I was the only one who managed to get stuck multiple times, including a pop-out on a climb, while the others handled the terrain beautifully. In the end, we rolled into ADNOC Hameem tired but satisfied. It was a challenging but rewarding drive, made even better by the company and the commitment everyone showed from start to finish. well done @Giacomo @Glenn W on your first IM.Hope you recover @nithish468 for the coming drive. see you all soon on sand!

Thank you everyone for being ready right at 6:30 AM, which allowed us to start the briefing on time. A great start to what turned out to be an unforgettable day. We began by looping around the lake and smoothly moved into switching and ridge riding. Everyone @Amr J, @Carl Stanley, @Myrko, @Mei Ling, @Sunstreaker, @Krinesh, @Ahmed Farouk @khlief, @Faraz94 @Abhishek Chikara drove really well. Thanks to our second lead @Frans M for polishing the track, and even took it in better way, and he executed it nicely. That is exactly the purpose of the second lead. We had a few refusals, some crestings, and a couple of stucks, including myself, but the team managed everything perfectly with calm direction and solid support from @M.Seidam, @Frans M, @Mahesh_, and all the drivers who stepped in during recoveries. The teamwork was really impressive. Our first big adventure came early: the Haval’s skid plate decided to retire from duty. A bunch of skills were displayed, and together we removed it quickly and safely. The plan was to head to the Double Bowl, so we took an easier route toward it. On the way, we spotted a tempting dune on the right and entered with a bit more momentum. On the final dune, which required a switch, a couple of cars got crested the wrangler @Mei Ling and the grey raptor @Sunstreaker. With help from @M.Seidam, @Frans M, @Mahesh_ and @Krinesh, we recovered them smoothly. I stayed on the ridge to make sure everyone crossed safely. Then came the hardest moment of the day. The last car, @Mahesh_ green Rubicon, had a very unlucky moment and rolled over 540 degrees, ending upside down. Thank God both Mahesh and his wife were safe. The recovery of the Rubi was the toughest part, but the team executed it beautifully. Everyone became instantly hands-on, and it was genuinely heart❤️-warming to witness that level of unity and support. This is where I truly feel the blessing of being part of the Carnity family. Once the Rubi was back on its wheels, we fixed three pop-outs, and after a few minutes the engine came back to life, which made the exit much easier. We drove out slowly and safely. At the exit, the police inspected the car and Mahesh received the report. I truly hope nothing serious happens to @Mahesh_, his wife, or the Rubi, and that the Jeep returns in a good shape very soon. Thank you everyone for your support today 🙏. I learned a lot from this drive, and I appreciate each one of you 🫡.

A little bit of pink, but a whole lot of off-road skills! Keep it up @Mei Ling!

Another one for the books! Considering that LIWA is a yearly pilgrimage for many of us, i'd been going through my plans and routes for the last couple of weeks. Fortunately, for everyone who signed up, and amongst a few of you who have joined me over the last couple of years on this trip, knew what to expect, and i think the entire convoy delivered If camaraderie, laughs, stucks, and an evening around the bonfire was your thing, you were blessed these past two days. We started around 8AM at the Khanoor starting point, which immediately throws some challenges as the first couple of dunes are technical, and perhaps even a bit intimidating if you are venturing in LIWA for the first time. But with some shoveling we were quickly over the first dune range and onto the sabkha, where @Beide Worku started to notice that the 4WD was not fully engaging. Even after trying a few different methods, the Ford just did not feel like it today. An absolute bummer, but so glad you joined us for the camping in the evening. I hope it's an easy fix. Around that same time @DP1011 decided to take some refuge into a bushy pocket and lost his license plate in there somewhere. Several people searched but nobody found it, until Asif bhai watched the sky, listened to the wind, and struck once with his shovel into the sand and struck gold! (well, the license plate 😅). The comic tone was set immediately, and we had a good laugh, but the time kept ticking and we were more than 1 hour into the drive and hardly crossed 1 dune range 🤣 We all got back into our cars and found a really good rhythm for the next few hours, with minimal stucks or refusals. We found a good spot to have lunch and enjoyed the marvelous weather: Of course, as was expected, some areas were treacherous and technical, and even though i usually keep a very close watch on my GPS, this time i was 100% reassured that i had an extremely capable convoy behind me, so i could let my hair down a bit (figure of speech) and just zip through some of the most beautiful spotless dunes i've ever seen. We reached the camp site around 5:30pm after about 8hrs of off-roading. @Beide Worku was taking a beauty sleep, and our friends @Sam Selim@Looper@GauravSoni joined us for a nice evening around the fire. The next morning, we packed up and went to stretch our legs a bit at Moreeb. This part is a symbolical and meaningful end to a wonderful weekend, where friendship bonds are formed, and likeminded souls can enjoy each other's company. A very respectable 90kms covered in 8,5hours. Wikiloc | Trails of the World A heartfelt THANK YOU for everyone who joined. I am looking for many more adventures in LIWA ! Check out the drive gallery for some photos and looking forward to see more!

Congratulations to @Luke K P, @Emanuel and @Ishak You’ve not only completed all three Leaders Lead sessions but you've excelled through every stage with remarkable strength, consistency, and focus. This is a big achievement. It reflects a high level of skill, endurance, and mental toughness that very few possess. Desert leadership is anything but easy — it challenges your instincts, demands precise decision-making, and tests your patience and adaptability in real time. What seemed straightforward on the surface has now revealed its true depth, and you have risen above every challenge with distinction. You've proven yourselves to be true desert leaders, demonstrating that leadership isn't just about driving — it's about guiding, adapting, and inspiring under pressure. Congratulations on your outstanding journey and achievement — your growth as desert leaders is well-earned and well-respected.

Thanks for your kind words, @Frederic, @Giacomo, @Ishak, @khurramm, @Jose Luis Campos, @_Herman_, @Luke K P, @Abdullah A., @Emanuel, @Mahesh_, @Andrew John Melvill, @Sam Selim and @Infaz Appreciate the guidance and help throughout the journey so far, "paved" with a lot of sand kernels, great dunes, long ridges and various;.. numerous... ok, let's be honest and call it as it is: an annoyingly copious amount of pop-outs! For the many who have assisted with the latter (probably anyone I have ever had the pleasure of sharing a drive with 😏); finding a solution to get the heavy girl a bit better attached to her "shoes" is very high on the list. Eventually, I will unlock the secret (and funds) to change the 20" rims into something that can accommodate rubber properly able to take a turn or sideways slip. Donations to get us all through this are very welcome, think of it as an investment to increase actual driving time and reduce the possibility of heat strokes!! 😜😆

Quite the drive, @Luke K P! Never before had I seen a bash plate folded backwards like a sardine tin lid, or found 2 recovery points in the desert sand. Never before had I done the circus-style bowl escape, which my passenger and I enjoyed very much indeed. Never before had I realized that two FJ drivers at the bottom of a bowl really see less of the world around them than a two drunk monkeys in a bank vault. Thanks @Luke K P, @Aser, @Cristian and @Ash S.! Hope you are back in action again soon, @Luke K P!

Well well well,... What started as a beautiful crisp morning in the dunes turned into one of those drives we’ll probably be talking about for a while 😅 We kicked things off with the briefing at 06:35, going through the game plan for the morning and revisiting some of the finer details that make Intermediate drives such a step up — momentum, commitment, quick reactions, and always being ready for what the car in front might do. To warm everyone up, we started with some flowing ridges and a handful of bigger climbs to get everyone into the rhythm early. The recent wind has really sharpened the dunes lately, making the terrain feel fresh and technical in all the right ways. A little later we found ourselves playing around a bowl area where we had a few small refusals. Nothing dramatic, but it gave us the perfect opportunity for a quick refresher discussion: IM level driving leaves very little room for hesitation. The convoy needs to stay alert, decisive, and ready to react smoothly and confidently. With that reset done, we carried on deeper into the area, collecting a few more “summits” on some of the taller dunes before linking into a really enjoyable ridge ride that eventually guided us back toward the main road. And then came the unexpected ending to the morning… Right near the exit, I completely misjudged the flat ground transition and planted the nose of my car hard enough to trigger the airbags and immediately end the drive for me. Definitely not the graceful finish I had planned 😅 Massive thanks to the whole team who immediately stepped in to help. From figuring out the safest recovery plan to improvising a tow solution after discovering my tow points had effectively disappeared, everyone stayed calm, practical, and supportive throughout. Not the ending we expected, but still a morning full of learning, good teamwork, and a reminder that the desert always keeps us humble. @Aser @Ash S. @Cristian @_Herman_ this is the great team effort that I love in this club. From grabbing tools, recovering bashplates, hooking up ropes, doing translation for Saeed, it was a masterclass in how to work as a team and get the unfortunate work done quickly and efficiently. See you all again once I get my car back from the shop!

Sadly I will be unable to attend as I will be out of the country. I only met Guarav a few times, but what a guy. I bought an uplifted Jeep when I first arrived because I ‘fancied trying off roading’. To say I was clueless is an understatement. Guarav (recognising my complete lack of knowledge): ‘So that’s your compressor to inflate your tyres’ Me: ‘Right. So in case I get a flat. Got it’ Guarav: ‘No. Because we let air out when we off-road as it gives more traction’ Me: ‘What? 😳’ Such a patient and knowledgeable man. Didn’t laugh, mock, or say anything to discourage me. Talked me through the basics and here we are, top driver in Carnity! (I’m so kidding!) What he taught me in that initial, and subsequent drives I hold dear. I often find myself thinking ‘What did Guarav say again’. Solid foundations for the sport delivered perfectly. Whilst not there physically, I shall be thinking of everyone and ‘Big G’ on Sunday. Stay safe everyone and I look forward to the next adventure.

DRIVE REPORT The last time we ventured into Ghayati was exactly 3 years ago during our Tropic of Cancer drive. I knew that one time i wanted to come back to this area as at the time we drove only in a straight line from West to East, and the main thing i remembered about it how soft it was. Doing an offroad drive in the most remote part of the UAE needs a group of people who have a good understanding of what we can do, or not do. Restraint is important, not only because we need to cover some good ground, not burn up all the fuel, and respect the fact that recovery or breakdowns in this terrain would be very challenging. That is why i was extremely blessed over the last two days, to be amongst not just extremely capable offroaders, but more importantly, to be amongst friends. There was zero ego. Just a tight convoy of people who wanted to enjoy an adventure during the day, and a nice bonfire and laughs at night I will vividly remember our sitdown at the farm at 23.34315, 52.87325, where the friendly local invited us so we could have a nice sitdown in the shade of the palm trees. @M.Seidam was our Public Relations Officer, and having that friendly chap coming over with his two daughters to share their dates, coffee, and snacks is some of the best hospitality i've ever encountered. The original camp spot i selected where @Asif Hussain was gonna join us for the evening was just next to what we originally believed was a farmtrack, but it ended up being a track for ADNOC as new oil and gas projects and pipelines were being constructed. After meeting up with Asif bhai, we headed a bit deeper inside to a more elevated spot and away from the pipes. 23.16579, 53.12296 We enjoyed each other's company at a nice bonfire with loads of wood 🤣. The next morning felt surprisingly warm for this time of year. The leftover wood was burned up and after inspecting each others engine bays 😝, we planned for a gentle chillout drive of about 1hr while making our way to the exit point at the E15. Most of us by now were running a bit low on fuel, and the ADNOC up north at 23.67153, 52.95606 was a very welcome spot to refuel our cars and ourselves! @Ishak and his co-pilot as my SL was a blessing. You always kept the exact amount of distance, and somehow your Pajero refused to be winched by a Toyota. Another great campfire story ! @Ash S. who is still somewhat new to all of this, you drove like a champ and not a single moment would i have thought how recent you've joined the club. @Myrko you are very much in tune with your lovely Defender now, and it's so great how you've set it up with so much attention to detail! @Giacomo and @Steffi in the beautiful black Rubicon. It's such a blessing have you both on the drive and how wide both your smiles were when taking in the terrain. @Beide Worku second time's a charm! What did not work out two weeks ago worked out so well this weekend! @Sam Selim you drive the most economical Jeep with 315 tires!! I am absolutely sure you have filled your fuel tank with smiles, as you carry the warmest one! @Alexanderrr the man who doesn't even need a mattress to sleep in this tent 🤣. Man your optimism is beyond next level!! @Imran Asghar if you need a bigger than life personality on a drive, you are the one i'd pick every single time. It was so good having you on the drive, sharing stories, and i hope your night photos worked out well. @M.Seidam with copilot Abdallah all the way in the back, overlooking us like a proud dad, you were not just the best PRO, but a good friend to have and i always enjoy our time together! @Asif Hussain you became our super sweep on day two. I was so glad seeing you on the evening show up with your lovely family, and i enjoyed the food they/you made and shared so much. You are not just my mentor but also a friend, and no Abu Dhabi drive is ever complete without you! I thank you all again for joining me on my crazy long adventures! I hope we can do many more of those!

Thank you so much @Theo Prado for taking the time to write this. Messages like these genuinely mean a lot to everyone behind the scenes. What you’re seeing on the calendar is the result of many people quietly putting in effort week after week. From Experts to Marshals, Senior Marshals, and Crew, every level plays a role in making these experiences possible. Planning, scouting, safety checks, recoveries, convoy flow, mentoring, creativity and execution all come together long before a drive even goes live. The variety you mentioned is exactly what happens when passionate people are given space to contribute ideas and take ownership. Different styles, formats, and concepts are born from various personalities and experiences, and that diversity is one of Carnity’s biggest strengths. Equally important are the members who show up, support, participate, and share feedback. A strong community is built not just by those leading at the front, but also by those enjoying the journey, learning, and encouraging others along the way. On behalf of Team Carnity, thank you for the appreciation and for being part of this journey. It’s this kind of positive energy that keeps everyone motivated to do better, try new things, and keep raising the bar. Here’s to many more drives, ideas, adventures, and memories ahead. 🙌

Thanks for your amazing post @Theo Prado! I agree, we are truly blessed with a fantastic family of off-roaders like you. As leads it encourages us to step up to the plate and keep delivering the best drives and weekend experiences! See you soon in the sand!

RSVP IS NOW CLOSED @JC_E@nithish468@Gunjan Jain@Hansmtb@Yerem Davtyan@Infaz@Ahmed Farouk@CY Bong@Rawad Ahmad@Taka@Mohammed Reza@Amal Sunil@Menon Arun@Arravind@Pramod Sathyaseelan@[email protected]@Nabeel Abdul Rahman@Riyad@Peterman@Jabir @M.Seidam@Asif Hussain@J-P L@Bjoern@Andrew John Melvill@ChrisW Thank you all for signing up! You can find your convoy positions for tomorrow here below: We will first all meet up together for the briefing. After that each convoy will go its own way. Some important pointers for tomorrow: 1. Please try to arrive by 6.45AM, so you have time to deflate your tires and set up your flag. Beware of morning fog on the roads and the fact that the speed limit is 100 on Faya Truck road (no 20kmh grace)... 2. Please bring the following gear: pressure gauge and deflator tool, walkie talkie, a compressor, offroad flag, and a shovel. If you do not have a radio yet we can lend you one for your first drive with us. 3. Take your time today to rewatch the briefing video if this is your first time with us. You can of course skip the COVID part See you all tomorrow morning!

RSVP IS NOW CLOSED @M.Seidam@Ahmed Wagdy@VishalJC@Infaz@Kamal Parameswaran@Shamoon@Gunjan Jain@Frans M@Mostafa Elbadawi@Ozgu@Thomas54675@Ana@Vanessa8580 @Frederic@Shary@Hansmtb@BlackWolf@Rawad Ahmad@CY Bong@Andrew John Melvill@Noufal@Albert_Spa@Bhaskaran Ramaswamy@Ash S.@khurramm@J-P L Thank you all for signing up! Some pointers for tomorrow: 1. Please try to arrive 15mins earlier (6.45). That will give you time to deflate and set up your offroad flag. 2. Make sure to bring your offroad gears: deflator/pressure gauge, compressor, walkie talkie, shovel, and your flag. 3. We will do the briefing with the full group, after which we will then line up both convoys and start moving. 4. Take note that is not a dune-bashing drive, but a Scenic Drive. This means there is more focus on simply enjoying the scenery, using existing farm tracks sometimes, and the occasional social break. Perfect to learn your offroad skills in a gentle way and to get to know our offroad family 5. Both convoys have great support. I've marked them in yellow on the convoy list. These will be your first line of support whenever you get stuck or have a refusal. If you need help with deflation please do reach out to them as well. We are all here to help. See you all tomorrow morning !

Trip Report – Bateen Liwa Drive The most awaited trip to Bateen Liwa is always a thrilling experience for me, and this time was no different. A big thanks to everyone who joined the drive, you all played a part in making this adventure possible. @Sam Selim was my second lead, giving precise corrections whenever he saw me struggling. You did an amazing job, taking every line flawlessly. @Shahid Mehmood @nithish468 you both drove fantastically and handled all the technical and massive dunes with confidence. @Zsolt @Andrew John Melvill @Glenn W fantastic job, whenever i got a chance to see your moves behind, you guys took the line precisely with ease, your moves were smooth, precise, and controlled. Keep it up! @Zed having you in the convoy is always a pleasure. As usual, you kept us entertained and smiling throughout the drive. And yes, this time you kept giving us small heart attacks every now and then while cracking your LC 😀 @Aser @ChrisW thank you for keeping a close watch at the back and ensuring no one was left behind. Fantastic job guys and giving the right directions to climb those extremely tricky soft and technical areas. It was an awesome drive and a great display of teamwork by everyone. For those who haven’t seen the dunes of Liwa, I would describe them in one word: SCARY. But there’s nothing to fear, if you drive sensibly and understand dune formations, you can scale even the massive ones. Massive pockets appear one after another, and it’s impossible to scale the dunes without going into those massive and scary pockets. But with team work we had, we handled it beautifully Well done, everyone.... Oh yeah, how can I forget the moment of the day, when I lost my phone in the dunes of Liwa. At one point I dropped it without realizing and kept driving. After covering a good distance, I suddenly noticed my phone was missing. We searched everywhere inside the car, outside car, and tried calling it, but no luck. Even Zeddy tried locating it from his device, but the last location didn’t show up.(Sorry Zed i gave you my old email ID thats why the new device wasn't appearing) Finally, we decided to backtrack and there it was, lying in the sand with a massive tyre print from Sam’s Rubicon on it. Luckily, it survived without a scratch and is still working fine. Once again, Well done everyone! See you again soon!

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

Waitlisted at 19:02 or 03 😵‍💫 Luke, please stop using words like ‘unforgettable’, ‘golden’ and ‘endless’. Suggest to undersell it a bit next time. ”so there’s a lot of sand and we’ll drive over it. May get stuck. Gonna be very hot, and physical labour is probably involved. Also, your car will suffer and we all know whose pockets that’s coming out of.” To the ones that made it, enjoy!

Fantastically driven by everyone today! Thanks to the great support of @Andrew John Melvill @Jose Luis Campos@Ishak and @JC_E doing perfect second lead duties, it was a smooth sailing drive and we could gently ramp up the level. Climbing Big Red dune from the backside with 18cars says a lot about the skills you all portrayed today! Was also great to meet up with @Jun Zamora! Shama drove fantastic today You can add your photos in the below Media Gallery: Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Pink Rock - Sharjah- 10 May 2026 - Carnity.com @Jerome and @Joao Aguiar as you both have good experience from several drives in other clubs, feel free to request your promotion to Fewbie level so you can further stretch your legs. REQUEST PROMOTION See you all soon in the sand again!

The Fayah coffee club night drive turned into one of those memorable desert evenings where the events between the dunes ended up being just as good as the driving itself. The convoy settled into the night beautifully, with headlights stretching across the dunes and the cool evening air making for perfect driving conditions. The pace was relaxed and flowing, matching the social spirit of the drive, as we carved our way through the quieter technical sections around Fayah under the night sky. Not too far into the route, I managed to earn the honour of the evening’s first stuck — impressively achieved on completely flat ground. 😎 A bit of 4L and some persistant blip blip of the gas got me free. A little later, @Aser reported a slow deflation. After stopping to investigate properly under the lights, we discovered the cause was a puncture, meaning a full wheel change was needed right there in the desert. The convoy gathered around, recovery lights came out, and the usual teamwork kicked in as the tyre swap was handled smoothly. Not long after getting moving again, @Jose Luis Campos experienced a popout. Initially it looked like a simple reseat job, but after a closer inspection, the issue turned out to be a broken tyre stem valve, forcing yet another wheel change for the evening. By this point, the drive had officially evolved into a mechanical masterclass disguised as a coffee run. How and where to place jacks, how to use and set a torque wrench, discussions on multiple lugs sizes... thanks @Ash S. and @ChrisW for all the tools With the convoy already stopped and no more spare wheels, we decided it was the perfect moment to pause for coffee. What followed was easily one of the best parts of the night — a relaxed desert gathering under the stars, warm drinks, chocolates being shared around, and plenty of laughs while surrounded by silence of the desert. After the repairs, coffee, and good conversation, we wrapped up the evening with a calm cruise toward the exit, ending a fantastic night filled with teamwork, good humour, and the kind of moments that make desert drives memorable long after the tracks disappear from the sand. Was a nice way to break up the week, and look forward to see you all on the next night coffee run! Cheers! @Jose Luis Campos @Jerzi @Riyad @_Piotr_ @ChrisW @Ash S. @Zsolt @Aser ps! dont forget to upload any pics to the gallery! https://carnity.com/gallery/category/2570-wednesday-night-fewbie-desert-drive-coffee-club-al-fayah-abu-dhabi-06-may-2026/

Dear Carnity Community. The news of my promotion has arrived while I have been busy with moving to a new location, so I couldn't reply sooner. I have moved just 200 meters from my previous house, and I can't imagine how crazy it might have been having to go any further than this 😁. First and foremost, my thoughts go to @Gaurav, who had guided and mentored me from my very first encounter with Carnity, always being a model of kindness, patience, leadership and support throughout every interaction we ever had. He will be missed always, and each of us will carry the memory of him close to our heart. I am very grateful to @Frederic and @Srikumar for the promotion. I wasn't expecting it and am greatly honored by it. I first met a much smaller group of Carnity in 2018 as they were exiting a drive at December 2nd Cafeteria, and I was entering a UAE desert for the first time, with my new used stock FJ, and they kindly help me deflate. Sometime later I started joining them in their Qudra's drives. I recall that today's structure was just starting to be defined, and that my Fewbie promotion came as a big surprise, without having asked for it, but as the result of a common decision of the "older guys". I was hooked to Carnity's community of drivers during Covid, when it was the first, and for a long time, the only club to resume off-roading. I am sure that the leadership on this difficult but conscious decision came most of all from Gaurav. From that time, I have driven almost every weekend (and several weekdays), with a desire to always explore and find new places or things to do, which, again, Carnity allowed me to do almost freely (within the Club's guidelines). So here we are: I'd like to send my most heartfelt congratulations to my fellow new Crew members, @Asif Hussain and @M.Seidam. Couldn't deserve it more, having shown both the highest amount of leadership, and a curiosity for exploration that I surely share with them. And, truly, a huge thanks to every single Carnity member with whom I have driven before becoming a "leader", and who since joined any one of my drives. Without each of you I would not have been able to reach this goal. We share many memories and experiences that will always be valuable and precious. The desert is the only space on hearth (possibly with the oceans) that brings selflessness, brotherhood and respect to the forefront. Let's keep experiencing it toghether! See you all soon out there.

Will miss you @Gaurav Bhai - I take this as Drive number 408 of yours' ! With every challenge, with every recovery which will be dealt with patiently , with every laughter over camp fire, with every new year celebration in desert - you will be remembered and missed - The void can never be filled. Thank you for making a difference to our lives. yours - Tota !

Good afternoon everyone! @ChrisW@Chema@Aadi@Sheho@Wayne Momsen@Albert_Spa@J-P L@Steve Farmer@Eddie-Dune-Glider@Thomas54675@saumik1989@khurram@Aser@Diego@Krinesh@Zsolt@Andrew John Melvill You are all in Convoy 1: THE HORMUZ TANKERS: We will be on Channel 8: 446.18125Mhz @Ishak@Imran Asghar@Hartzel@Mei Ling@Andrei S You guys and gals are all in Convoy 2: THE GULF SAILORS: You will be on Channel 10: 446.23125Mhz Thanks Ishak for taking a second convoy and for allowing Imran to practice his first partial lead. I am sure you will all enjoy. @Ishak @Imran Asghar With a bit of luck we can all meet at the Foxes Den around 10AM and take a massive group photo. Let's see how it goes. See you all tomorrow at 8AM, or even better at 7.45AM so you have time to deflate, set up your flag, and then we can do the briefing and head out by 8.15 latest.

Please find the convoy numbering below. We will use Radio Channel 8: 446.181'25 Please follow: Convoy Off-road Drives - Safety protocol during emergency alert @khlief @Tej @Sam76 @Hartzel @Raptor Runner - Praveen @Emanuel @Chema @_Piotr_ @Yury @Sviatoslav @Alex M @Infaz @J-P L @Paul Eldho @Yerem Davtyan @Noufal @Ana @khurramm @W a q a r @Andrew John Melvill Gaurav Silver Pajero khlief Jeep wrangler 2 doors 2015 , white Tej Ranger Raptor, 2025, Code Orange Sam76 2024 gmc canyon 4door black Hartzel 2022 Toyota Fortuner 4.0 - White Anas Grey Wrangler Chema BAW 212 T01 2025 white Emanuel The White Rhino _Piotr_ 2025 Ford Ranger Raptor - Orange Alex M '25 Black Defender 110 P400 Paul Eldho X terra J-P L 2021 Suzuki Jimny 3 Door Grey Yerem Davtyan 2011 Nissan Xterra - Silver Ana 2019 Jeep wrangler -2 doors -Gray khurramm Tahoe 2014 Andrew John 2020, Mitsubishi Pajero, 4 door, 3.8, white

What an absolutely brilliant execution of an idea that perfectly captures the spirit of off-roading and community. A huge, heartfelt appreciation to @Emanuel for not just leading a drive, but for thinking differently, daring to blend creativity with off-roading, and then executing it with such clarity, creativity, and passion. Coming up with an idea is one thing. Turning it into a smooth, safe, high-energy, and memorable desert experience is truly inspiring. Equally important, massive respect to the entire convoy for embracing the theme, playing along with full enthusiasm, and turning this into a true collective experience rather than just a drive with a title. From the energy, coordination, discipline, and participation, it clearly shows how strong the Carnity culture becomes when everyone contributes. You all are true Rockstars: @Stumpy @Riyad @Eddie-Raptor @Noufal @Ash S. @Carl Stanley @Bjoern @frederic demolder @Alphin Aloor @Sam Selim and Doua (Ash's friend). This is exactly what the Drive Lead Challenge is meant to inspire. Creativity without compromising safety. Fun without losing structure. Expression without ego. Leadership without noise. Experiences that people remember long after the sand is shaken off the tires. Well done, Emanuel. Well done, convoy. This one sets a benchmark and raises the bar for everyone watching and learning. Proud to see this kind of energy, ownership, and innovation. Keep it coming.

Important lesson about asking wife for forgiveness, rather than asking for permission 😅 @Zed

Hi team! Thanks for coming out today! @Andrew John Melvill @Dan S @Ahmed Farouk @Zsolt @Sam Selim @Diego @Gautam Banka @Giacomo @Aser @nithish468 @Glenn W @ChrisW Long way from Dubai! We started on time and started with encountering very strange some formations, covered in powder sand. We struggled through the vegetation and had a couple of refusals on the side ridges. We started encountering the big bowls and connected a couple of big loops, just as it was time to exit... So we will have to do a part 2 sometime soon starting where we exited. I was especially impressed with everyone moving through that soft sand.. 💪👍 We covered about 65km... And had a good moving speed!!

Just reached home a little while back and i wanted first pen down my first thoughts after this event and a bit of a short overview of how it went. After a few days of sharing lots of information with everyone who had signed up through a temporary Whatsapp channel that was created, we started to get a glimpse of what to expect, and the plan of the organizing team was daring and ambitious. Since @Zedwas behind a lot of it, i had full faith in the concept and knew that after all, this was done for the cause. The off-roading part today came second, and that's how it was. Our entire Carnity family came fully prepped, with practically all vehicles decorated, and got themselves dressed up for the occasion. The Spanish energy, with the families of @Aserand @Diego, and also now @Pavito Al, was uplifting, and every one of you kept a big smile, even though the waiting became a bit long at times. I am so proud of all of you and our entire Carnity club for being able to show up for this good cause, and that nearly everyone joined in the Dubai venue as well. Imagine for the Abu-Dhabi residents how much they had driven that day. Once the ribbon was formed, we had about 45mins of off-roading time left, so we decided to merge both convoys and go for a small spin only. We had some good fun in the nearby dunes, but kept it short and sweet, so we could all inflate and head back to the Dubai venue on time. The farm itself was very nice, and slowly but surely the other clubs also arrived. As mentioned, there were prizes for: Best Dressed Male - Went to @Luke K P as we all expected, but as Luke had to leave a bit earlier, @Diego collected the prize Best Dressed Female - Went to @Ana her friend, well deserved!!! Best decorated vehicle - Went to a nice SWB pajero from our ME4x4 friends. Also well deserved!! For myself personally @Krinesh his decoration was absolutely stunning, with such beautiful details. But everyone really did their best. The main raffle prize was a set of Beadlock Rims, which went to @Aser 🤑 The main focus of the event of course was trying to bring awareness about early testing for breast cancer, and the organization did a fantastic job to keep the focus on this part. I happily forgive the small organizational hiccups along the way. I know that every one of the organizing committee worked so hard with sleepless nights to make this happen, and they deserve a warm applause. I hope we can do a second edition next year with more convoys. This was an event of high complexity to bring so many clubs together under one goal. It was great to familiarize and rekindle with old friends like @Mahmoud Taha and others. I will put my photos under the following gallery: Newbie - Paint The Desert Pink Event - Abu-Dhabi - 26 Oct 2025 - Carnity.com See you all soon in the sands again!

Thankyou everyone for being on time today. We had a lot of company this morning at the meeting spot, over 75 cars at one point! After a quick briefing we ventured into the Al Saad portion of sweihan, dodging convoys from the left, right and Infront of us... Pushing on until we found some secluded areas to start playing around in. Abu Dhabi really has some amazing desert scapes that just seem to come out of nowhere... Turn a corner and boom, transported to another planet! I think a lot of you got to spot the jeep doing some extreme moves on the top that tall dune.. certainly a lot of excitement. After some long around we eventually found out way into a number of very deep bowls, snaking our way around and building momentum to climb out in a circular fashion. We didn't quite make it to the old lady dune today.. so we will have to come back in a few weeks and aim for it again. Thanks @JeromeFJ @J-P L @Andrei S for supporting the drive, and thankyou to @Steffi @Soap @Diego @Dipu Francis @Krinesh @Myrko @Zsolt @JC_E @essam ibrahim for the fantastic smooth driving. No stucks or shovelling means everyone rose to the challenge and conquered! Enjoy your weekend! And Happy Birthday @essam ibrahim 🎂🎂🎂

Just out curiosity I decided to check into Carnity which I do once or twice a year to see what was happening and literally the floor beneath my feet fell away. I saw pics of a tribute drive to Gaurav. After a day of frantic calls and msgs I finally found out the worst. I only found out a few days a ago and I didn't have permission to post then. SO this is going to my way of paying respect and saying goodbye. Some friendships are forged in offices or classrooms. Ours was forged in sand. I knew Gaurav long before Carnity existed, back in the days of Dubai 4x4, two desert mad people found each other on a forum and realized they'd found their tribe. That's where I first met Gaurav Paa ji, used to drive a silver Land Cruiser GXR 100 series then. I think this was 2009 maybe. And from the very first drive, I knew he was one of those rare people, the kind who doesn't just love the desert, but understands it. Always willing to learn, asking questions non stop, Paa ji how does this work, Paa ji how would you attempt this dune, many days and evenings spent in the desert and garages. Most of you might know him as a seasoned off roader but I met when he was starting this journey and just a sponge soaking up every word, every action, observing closely and learning. I had the privilege of introducing him to Lisaili, and watching someone fall in love with a place you already love is one of life's quiet joys. He took to it like he was born for it. Knowing Gaurav Paa Ji, maybe he was. Even though our first drive there was free from trouble. My sheep had to go home on the back of a recovery and me and the Mrs had to hitch a ride back with Gaurav Paaji and Soni Bhaabi. Dubai 4x4 came and went, then Emarat 4x4 came and went and then Paa Ji started his own. Carnity. When he told me he was starting Carnity and would like me join and create some activity I gladly agreed and these were pre ChatGPT days and since I was good with filling up pages with useless information it was a good fit. I think the first few posts in the advice section are also written by yours truly. I believed in his vision because I believed in him. Life, as it does, pulled us in different directions and I drifted away from the community he built. But I never stopped being proud of what he created here. He built something that outlasted forum threads and fleeting trends . He built belonging and now more obvious than ever a legacy. Gaurav Paa Ji and I have so many miles of sand between us, dunes we climbed, tracks we conquered, Pops up we repaired, recoveries we did, moments that needed no words because the desert said everything for us. I carry every one of them. I'm gutted I won't get to drive with you again. I'm devastated I didn't get to say goodbye properly. But you'll always be Gaurav Paa Ji to me. And somewhere out there, there's a perfect dune with your name on it. Drive safe on the other side, brother. Good Bye for now.

What a great morning out with the Carnity bunch! I hope everyone enjoyed today's smooth sailing drive! The Hormuz tankers were large in quantity but drove very nimble across the gulf, with only one time where we had to take out the anchor 🤣 When we arrived at the Foxes Den, we dropped the original plan of looping back, and decided to head straight for the E75, from where we used to start our drives but is now due to the construction a bit more difficult. Both convoys headed out and emerged by noon time at the heavy vehicle inspection centre, and it was great to see @Imran Asghar his wide smile after having just completed his first partial lead. Congrats buddy, and all thanks to @Ishak for stepping up the last minute and setting up a second convoy of some very experienced drivers! I am sure the Gulf Sailors of convoy 2 had a blast as well. Thanks for signing up again and for the great support on both convoys. See you all again soon in the wet or dry sand Wikiloc | Tilal Sweihan to E75 Trail

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/

Dear Desertnauts About tomorrow's drive, we will aim to execute a medium to long-range drive, entering near the farms of Al Ajban, North-West of Sweihan, and exit close to Faqa (on E14 Rd.), for 70+ kilometers. The landscape will be varied, with clean dunes at the beginning, more vegetation around the middle, and an almost "post-industrial" section, dotted with small farms, some abandoned "plants", and other curiosities toward the end. The convoy order will be a "one-on-one" tutoring scheme, with each higher ranked member leading a lower rank driver, as follows: @J-P L in Second Lead @Taka at #3 @Danie at #4 @MarkH at #5 @Bjoern at Center 1 @Stumpy at #7 @Sebastian Nohse at #8 @ChrisW at Center 2 @Eddie-Dune-Glider at #10 @Bravoecho at #11 @Krinesh at #12 @Aser at Center 3, and @Glenn W in Sweep. See you tomorrow at 8:30 at https://maps.app.goo.gl/9iG4Gdu7wnp5mirX6 for a prompt departure. Have a great Saturday evening.

@Gaurav @Riyad @Hansmtb @Albert_Spa @J-P L @Nabeel Abdul Rahman @Steffi @Myrko @JC_E @Andrei S Good evening all! Thank you all for signing up to the drive, Please have a look at the drive order. We have a solid convoy so should be a lot of fun! please try to arrive by 6:50 max to deflate etc we will be on radio CH 4 446.081 Look forward to seeing you all tomorrow 🙂🙂 Any issues in the morning my number is +971528763370

@_Herman_ @Albert_Spa @Alexanderrr @Aser @Ash S.@Bjoern @ChrisW @Danie @Jason M @JC_E @J-P L @Nabeel Abdul Rahman @Noufal @Rodas @saumik1989 @Srikumar @Thomas54675 @Varun Mehndiratta @Yerem Davtyan @Zsolt @Zulfikhar Naiyar Thank you all for showing interest for this drive - Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow 6.30 am PLEASE Thanks to @Ishak for agreeing to take up second convoy ❤️ ! We will use Channel 2 for Convoy 1 and Channel 4 for Convoy 2 ! We will have a common Briefing ! The last of the year 2025! * P.S : WE ARE JUST 2 CARS SHORT TO MAKE IT 25 !

Thank you, @Ishak, for your exceptional leadership and for efficiently handling the situation during my unfortunate incident. A special thanks to Dr. @M.Seidam one of our favorite marshals, and @Frans M for their expert advice and support. I am truly grateful to all the co-drivers and participants for their hands-on approach, concerns, and patience during the long hours under the hot sun while recovering my Rubicon. It was a testament to the incredible teamwork and unity within our group @Carnity. Lastly, by God’s grace, my wife and I got out of the car without a scratch, and I am deeply thankful for that.see you soon in the sand once my Rubicon is back from repairs.

Thanks @Frederic, fully agree. Did the crossing a year back supporting Landies from the 60's and 70's. Enough spares to build a complete car. Did it the past weekend with much more capable vehicles, and thankfully all went well.

DRIVE DESCRIPTION LOG ENTRY 104: Deep within the CARNITY waypoint vaults, I have uncovered fragments of an abandoned dataset — distorted tracks winding through Khatim, their coordinates half-buried in corrupted files and broken telemetry. The archives were supposed to be complete. They are not. Sections have been erased, deliberately — a digital void where the old routes should have been. The more I restore, the stranger it becomes: paths that loop into themselves, waypoints that shift when cross-referenced, and drive reports from past explorers abruptly ending mid-sentence. It has become clear that I cannot face this alone. I will assemble a small team — veterans of the dunes, mechanics, navigators, and will try recruit an old desert scout who swears he’s seen lights move across Khatim at night, to support us. Each carries their own reason for coming, but perhaps none can quite explain why they feel so compelled to explore this mysterious zone. Sunday, we set out at dawn. Our aim: to retrace the ghost routes, to test the limits of what the CARNITY archive conceals. The risks are obvious — terrain instability, magnetic interference, communications dead zones — but the true danger may lie in what waits beyond the last recorded coordinates. The desert is patient. It watches. Khatim will not give up its secrets willingly. 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 Level: Fewbie PLUS and above Meeting time: 06:00 (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SNsWUpYdcx8eCUL56 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, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 10:00 P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on SATURDAY - 13:00 PM. If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once someone 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 RSVP HERE BELOW

Good evening Desert Explorers, The convoy order will be Fred leading with me in partial lead under Fred's guidance and support. This is my third partial lead and I'm excited to be leading this drive and with many familiar faces, seasoned support, and several experienced drivers. Thereafter in the convoy, we have increasing levels of total number of drives and rank towards the back where we have a lot of talented drivers and with the Imran in Centre Forward and Zulfikhar in Sweep. @Frederic in Lead @Emanuel in Second Lead and partial lead @Soap in spot 3 @Zahid Sharif in spot 4 @Herman G in spot 5 @Zsolt in spot 6 @Zed in Center Forward @Jose Luis Campos in spot 8 @Johannes Roux in spot 9 @Andrei S in spot 10 @J-P L in spot 11 @Zulfikhar Naiyar in Sweep L Frederic 1999 Isuzu Trooper - Green Crew 281 2L Emanuel Partial Lead The White Rhino Advisor 94 3 Soap 2023 Toyota Prado - 5 door - White Fewbie 6 4 Zahid Sharif 2024 - Prado 250 White Fewbie 7 5 Herman G 2019 Toyota FJ Cruiser - grey Fewbie 7 6 Zsolt 2014 Jeep Wrangler 2 door Fewbie 18 CF Zed Black LC100 V8 2002 Intermediate 113 8 Jose Luis Campos Mitsubishi Pajero, 2020 LWB 3.8L, White&black Fewbie Plus 26 9 Johannes Roux 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser - White Fewbie Plus 30 10 Andrei S Grey FJ 2015 Intermediate 55 11 J-P L 2021 Suzuki Jimny 3 Door Grey Intermediate 63 SW Zulfikhar Naiyar 2014 Nissan XTerra OR - Silver 2014 LC 200 - Golden Intermediate 76 We will use Carnity Channel 4, which is 446.081. Get lots of rest and see you in the morning.

Good evening, The convoy order will see me leading the drive under @Looper's guidance and support. This is my first partial lead and I'm excited for the opportunity. Thereafter in the convoy, we have increasing levels of total number of drives and rank towards the back where we have a lot of talented drivers with the JP in Centre Forward and Benje in Sweep. @Emanuel Lead @Looper 2nd Lead @Diego at #3 @Paul Eldho at # 4 @vinayak n at # 5 @J-P L at Centre Forward @Johannes Roux at # 7 @Abhishek Chikara at # 8 @ChrisW at # 9 @Aser at Sweep See you all tomorrow morning and get lots of rest.

Dear @M.Seidam what a fantastic overview of achievements. Your heart has been in this game from the start, and your unwavering passion for the sand shines still every week. We are blessed to have you with us. I am looking forward to another 5 years of your fantastic drives, meetups, and camaraderie. You are totally right. Everything we do as Carnity is building a community. Without the many members we have there would be no joy, no laughter, and nothing to remember but the shifting sand.