Emanuel

Here is the Relive video of our drive on Saturday. https://www.relive.com/view/vmqXzVyNJoO

DRIVE PLAN We will start our drive from Bab Al Shams in the Al Marmoom Conservation Area, enjoy some technical dunes along the way that I am expecting to be soft as well as a bit wet and very technical. We will also try to find some nice dunes and practice ridge riding and criss crossing. After that, we will enjoy a drive that will take us near to the Last Exit. Read Carefully: I haven’t driven in this area for about 3 years, and I’m planning to explore it. There will likely have been changes so we'll be open to surprises. I think the sand might be soft and perhaps a bit wet, so I’d like the cars to be lighter, preferably below 2.5 tons in their usual stock setup. It would be great if we could avoid really big vehicles. Also, the sand dunes are going to be narrow, so trucks might not be the best choice for this terrain. Keep your shovels handy. Request every member that joins this drive to go through the information below and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquette, and responsibilities. Please follow: Convoy Off-road Drives - Safety protocol during emergency alert MUST READ AND COMPLY Environmental Policy Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquettes Emergency details for all off roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities Convoy Off-road Drives - Safety protocol during emergency alert DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie and above When: 29 March 2026, Sunday Meeting time: 7:00 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZktkNKs5Lzo7hynRA Approximate finish time: 11:00 AM 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. MANDATORY OFF-ROAD GEAR: Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge Compressor Walkie-talkie radio Off-road flag Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles First-aid kit Fire extinguisher LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Saturday. 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 - Without any exceptions. Members without RSVP will be returned - 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

Thank you @Gaurav for guiding me through the Newbie drive lead training—what a truly memorable drive this turned out to be. Taking over the lead just as the rain, wind, shifting sand, and thunder all came together made for a challenging but rewarding experience. I’m really glad to have shared it with so many of you. A big thanks to @J-P L and @Andrew John Melvill for stepping up to lead the recovery and working through the pop-out. You both worked brilliantly as a team. It was a nasty one, with a lot of wet sand that needed to be cleared multiple times. In the end, Gaurav’s tango maneuvers and the 50 PSI bounce tip did the trick and helped get the last part of the convoy out safely. Have a great week ahead, everyone, and stay safe!

Amazing. Welcome to the team. Looking forward to joining one of your drives.

Amazing news! Enjoy the new chapter in your journey.

Amazing news! Welcome to your next chapter and enjoy the journey.

Here is our track and stats from our drive. What is notable is the up and down elevations we nailed a number of times during the morning covering a 40m range. You all did well navigating the stages on our way up and down each time. There were only a handful of second attempts to get the right approach and momentum just right while maintaining good control.

Here is the Relive video of our drive.

Good morning everyone. I hope you and your families are all safe. In a way, I’m really grateful we were able to enjoy this drive together before all the madness unfolded later in the day. Saturday’s route through the Falaj Al Mualla area offered a great mix of technical sections, soft patches, and some beautiful ridges. All of you handled the terrain exceptionally well. The way the convoy navigated the obstacles and worked through the trickier spots made the whole drive smooth and enjoyable. A special thanks to @J-P L and @Danie for the quick shoveling assist when I got myself planted in that soft patch. Also, well done @Soap for learning that new self‑recovery technique—patient rocking, keeping momentum controlled, and gradually freeing yourself without a pull. One to remember. Big appreciation to @J-P L and @Mehmet Volga for solid Center Forward support, and to @Cha for keeping the convoy well‑managed and informed from Sweep. And hats off to @Danie for doing a great job as Second Lead—clean lines, good spacing, and clear corrections throughout. Stay safe, stay kind, and look out for one another. A little consideration goes a long way, especially in times like these.

The convoy will line up is as follows: Lead - Emanuel - White Rhino Second Lead - @Danie Grey Wrangler #3 - @Ash S. White Prado #4 - @Krinesh Orange Ranger Rapter CF1 - @J-P L Grey Jimny #6 - @Soap White Prado #7 - @_Herman_ Grey FJ CF2 - @Mehmet Volga Black Jeep Sahara #9 - @Abdullah A. Silver Pajero #10 - @Suneedh Wrangler White Pajero Sweep - @Cha Black Pajero We will use Carnity Channel 4, which is 446.081. Get lots of rest and see you in the morning.

Good morning everyone! Hope you are excited for our drive tomorrow morning. Please let me know if your circumstances have changed and you cannot join the drive. I will be posting the convoy order in the next few hours.

DRIVE DESCRIPTION On our last outing in this area with @DP1011 back on 27 December 2025, we enjoyed an amazing blend of desert and wadi terrain, but the recent rains had left the sand quite moist, limiting how much we could truly play on the dunes. This time, we’ll skip the wadi section altogether and focus purely on the long, inviting dune stretches we spotted during that drive—the ones that looked too good to ignore but weren’t in the right condition that day. With the sand now expected to be much drier and more forgiving, we’re heading back for a dedicated dune‑thrill session, hoping to finally enjoy the full potential of those beautiful lines and smooth climbs. 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: 07:30 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/8kZ8iciUhgfdYPfV7 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. Mandatory off-road gears: Fewbie Plus and above, Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, Intermediate and above, Kinetic Tow Rope and 2 soft Shackles. Note: Please ensure that all of your off-road gear is securely tied down with ratchet straps in the rear compartment of the vehicle. Bungy type tie downs are not suitable for tying down off-road gear. Approximate finish time: 11:30 AM 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 Friday - 12:00 Noon. 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 THE CALENDAR