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Sorry to hear that @Steffi, see you soon on any upcoming drive.

No worries, thanks for informing !

TAKE NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN OFFROAD DRIVE. HIKE DESCRIPTION Hiking 🥾🥾is one of the most invigorating ways to stay fit, and for us off-roaders, the desert dunes are the perfect playground. We’ll kick off the adventure from the backside of the Last Exit Qudra parking, where we’ll leave our cars behind and venture into the peaceful lakes area and surrounding dunes. Expect to see wild gazelles, 🦌 a variety of birds 🐦, and the unique desert landscape unfolding before you.🌄 The hike will last about 90 minutes, covering roughly 7 kilometers—mixing stretches of solid ground with the challenge of walking on soft, shifting sand (perfect for building endurance). As we finish, we’ll pass by the small supermarket at the parking, where you can grab a refreshing drink and freshen up at the washrooms. It’s not just about getting your steps in—it's a chance to connect with nature, breathe in the crisp air, and burn those winter calories. Bring your friends, family, or anyone who’s up for an adventure. The dunes are waiting!🌄 MUST READ AND COMPLY Environmental Policy HIKE DETAILS Level: Easy. (basic stamina and good overall health condition required). When: Saturday 14 Dec 2024 Meeting time: 08:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions). Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ryrZMsazsnbcsXFi8 What to bring along: Backpack with some snacks, plenty of water, comfortable closed shoes, hat or cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, navigation tool (optional not mandatory), binoculars (if you like to spot some birds). Are pets allowed? Yes, but only on a leash (at all times). Approximate finish time: 09:30-10:00 AM PLEASE RSVP HERE

RSVP IS NOW CLOSED @Andrew John Melvill@Steffi@INSTINCT@Sheho@juoffroad@Luke K P@Abdallah Alnajjar@Dipu Francis @vinayaknam@Yurybel@Vijaya Kumar Doppa@Imteeaz@Rodas@Vijay Cowlagi@Ben Lee@Sandeep Nayar@Andrei S Thank you all for signing up ! Some pointers to prepare: 1. Please arrive 15mins earlier so you have time to deflate your tires. If you need help, please do not hesitate to approach any of us. 2. If you have a radio, great. If not, we can lend you one for your first drive only. We will be using Channel 2: 446.031Mhz 3. Please try to get an off-road flag mounted on your car for the drive. This is for everyone's safety. 4. If this is your first drive, please watch the Newbie briefing video (you can skip the covid part) Hope to see you all tomorrow bright and early !

Thanks to great support of @Luke K Pand @Imteeaz i am able to extend the convoy a bit, so i've added you to the drive,

Welcome to Carnity @juoffroad For now the drive is completely full, but if we have some drop-outs you could perhaps be lucky Keep an eye out.

Dear @Steffi Welcome to Carnity Offroad Club ! As you will be doing your first drive with us, kindly reply on the following inquiries: Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Color, and Year. Do you have any prior off-road experience? If yes, pls share details. Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks/eyelets. Advise if you don’t have a programable radio and safety flag. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING Thanks !

Even though the owner only drove 10,000km, is the car accident-free ? Did you check the vin records ? Another option is the alignment guy who doesn’t know what he is doing. (Unfortunately very common in this country).

Well deserved Luke !

DRIVE DESCRIPTION Al Ajban, located just across the Dubai-Abu Dhabi border, has a lot in store to get more acquainted with your 4x4. Join us for a fun-filled morning ! 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 First time with Carnity Off-road Club: Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Color, and Year. Do you have any prior off-road experience? If yes, pls share details. Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks/eyelets. Advise if you don’t have a programable radio and safety flag. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING Drive Details Level: Newbie and above (all levels) Meeting time: 07AM Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hABJ9WJe2T6VxyQt7 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: 10:30-11:00AM 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 - 9AM. 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

Fantastic news @Benje_Junior ! You’ve been the rising star in our Carnity family firmament for a while now, and I look forward to seeing you leading convoys and planning drives ! Your calm and mature approach to any challenge will be a fantastic example for others. All the best !!

Well done @Jose Luis Campos ! Rock and Roll !!

Absolutely deserved @davie c smooth operator ! From the first Masterclass, where i tried to throw you into the technical dunes which you sailed through effortlessly, i realized that together with a superb skillset, you came with a very humble approach to off-roading. You've always been open to improving and picked up things so easily. We can be so proud of having you as our lead and i hope you realize becoming Marshal is not the end station but only a beginning. Be ready to explore more, go further, and help us to grow Carnity further as well. Take care and see you very soon in the sands !

Thank you all for joining guys! We started off north of Nahel, which had a bit more vegetation than i could remember from the past. It has been a while since i visited the area. As we had a rather sizeable convoy, it was at times a bit difficult to keep the convoy flowing, but you guys all drove amazing. Since we came to know there was some kind of event happening on the west-side of Nahel, i decided to head south and then east-wards, making our way towards Ghafeteen bowl through some narrow technical dunes that everyone managed brilliantly. With great support from @DP1011, @Zed, and superb second lead from @Luke K P, we worked as a tight unit and exited perfectly on time. The pace was perhaps a bit lower than what i usually do, mainly due to the large convoy that got stretched whenever we decided to ramp up the speed intensity. In any case i had great fun and hope you all had too. See you soon in the sands !

That's a brilliant lens ! Which camera mount type does it have ?

DRIVE RSVP IS NOW CLOSED @Luke K P@Zak_@Ahmed Farouk@ChrisW@nithish468@Bjoern@Sandeep Nayar@Aser@Andrei S@Zed@Alphin Aloor@Deepak Eswar@Brett Eicher@Richard Franks@DP1011 It's a bit of a long convoy for a Fewbie Plus Ride, but i am sure with the great support we will manage We will be using Channel 5- 446.10625 Mhz. See you all tomorrow morning !

Yes absolutely. I don’t see us retiring from off-roading soon, but that’s why perhaps we can in the future transition the club into offering a plethora of activities. From hiking to cycling / mountain biking, wadi walking, fishing, and anything in between We just need a few people to take the lead. We have a club, we have members, and we have a platform. With such a fantastic community we can pull off many adventures.

Would there be interest for a monthly hike through the dunes, and occasionally even in the wadis coming winter? 3-4hrs, basic physical condition. We leave the 4x4 on the nearest parking and do a 3-4hr hike through the dunes. Afterwards a coffee or sitdown at the car or petrol station. Areas: - Qudra lakes and Last exit area - Faqa arboretum - Al Ajban - Fayah (AD) - Wadis and mountains From a sustainability perspective, we can assume that a convoy of 10 vehicles with petrol engines would consume around 400kg of CO2 on a typical morning drive (50km offroad). Being able to go out on a hike and still enjoy the dunes would improve overall health and save those 400kg CO2 as well CO2 emissions calculator: Calculate your carbon emissions | myclimate