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Thanks @Luke K P for capturing the moment 😂

Great drive indeed, and a very nice way to start the season, for a few of us (incl me) who had a long summer break. Nahel was a perfect place to restart, with a nice variety of terrains, medium size open dunes to start, bigger bowls and long climbs to push a bit those powerful engines, and a few technical portions in-between. In addition, beautiful desert views, that are always rewarding. Excellent drive from all of you, and the few obvious mistakes that happened were a good opportunity to illustrate situations that can become risky... and to practice recoveries. @Emanuel was fully experiencing his supporting new role, which he did with dedication and efficiency. @Luke K P, good to have you back, thank you for the 2nd lead, nicely executed. @Jon L you made a beautiful use of that mighty truck, following the smooth lines of @Luke K P, well done for your 2nd FB drive. Still both of you scared me a bit on that ridge, do not overestimate the capabilities of your vehicles. @Michael asir, congratulations for your first FB drive. You showed great control in the climbs and the bowls. reasonable in your expectations to climb, and taking action to steer down at the time needed. Well done. @Tharun Kumar V well driven, with your experience, you know also the capabilities of your car, and adjust your lines accordingly. @Rk ram ... what to say... even IM drivers have their moments... you have the experience, you have a powerful car, you need to keep the focus even if the drive may look "simple". Being stuck with a steep angle at the top of a high bowl, you gave the opportunity to practice a tricky recovery. @Deepak Eswar, all good, continue working on your controls, you had sometimes excessive speed or steering @Aser, excellent driving, accurate and always in control. The summer had no effect on you ! @Emanuel, thanks again for the support, very much needed today @Gaurav Soni, @Mehmet Volga, it was a pleasure to have you in the drive, thank you for joining. You can post your feedback here, and your pictures in the gallery. Enjoy the rest of the weekend and see you soon !

Dear Desert Drivers @Luke K P @Jon L @Gaurav Soni @MICHAEL PAJERO single door @Tharun Kumar V @Ahmed Farouk @Emanuel @Rk ram @Deepak Eswar @Aser @Mehmet Volga Last update for tomorrow Meeting at 06:00 am at https://maps.app.goo.gl/eTX8wtibrfhsXS6D6 The convoy order will be We will use Carnity Radio Channel 5. Enjoy the evening, sleep as much as you can, and see you tomorrow morning !

Dear Desert Drivers @Luke K P @Jon L @Gaurav Soni @MICHAEL PAJERO single door @Tharun Kumar V @Ahmed Farouk @Emanuel @Rk ram @Deepak Eswar @Aser @Mehmet Volga Thank you for signing up for the FB drive tomorrow in Nahel. It will be a "back to the desert" drive for some of us. It is good to see old friends and new joiners on the list. Please ensure that your car is in good condition to go off-road, and remove unnecessary items from the trunk and passenger areas. I will issue the convoy order by the end of the afternoon, let me know before that if you have changed your plans.

Well done @Emanuel, thank you for taking the role !

We request every member that joins this drive to go through the information below and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquette and responsibilities. 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 DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie and above When: 21 Sept 2024, Saturday Meeting time: 6:00 AM - Sharp Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/eTX8wtibrfhsXS6D6 Approximate finish time: 10:00 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. RECOMENDED OFF-ROAD GEAR: Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge Compressor (MANDATORY) Walkie-talkie radio (MANDATORY) Off-road flag (MANDATORY) 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 Friday - 12 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 - 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 THE CALENDAR

Great drive indeed. Thank you @Emanuel for the relive. A small group of good drivers indeed is one of the best ways to build up a nice drive. We had a bit of everything, big dunes, high climbs, long ridges, switches, technical portions... and beautiful desert views. The sand was quite soft, with even softer patches in some places. I had a few refusals, and a bumper hit due to my lack of appreciation of these softer patches. Apart from that, great conditions, and even the heat was bearable. Well done everyone. Thank you @Emanuel for the 2nd lead and support, @Brette for the Center Forward, @Nizar Shawwa for the Sweep. Have a great weekend and see you soon !

@Emanuel, @Brett Eicher @Nizar Shawwa, it will be a short convoy tomorrow. Come with your ideas for the route, we will have the flexibility to adjust ! Meeting at 06:00 am at https://maps.app.goo.gl/eTX8wtibrfhsXS6D6 Convoy order will be We will use Carnity Radio Channel 5. Enjoy the evening, take a good rest, and see you tomorrow morning !

Sorry about that @Marek, but yes, better have it checked, especially with the heat these days.

Dear Desert Drivers @Emanuel @Marek @Brett Eicher @Nizar Shawwa @Robk thank you for signing up for the drive in Nahel tomorrow. Please ensure any unnecessary item is removed from back seat and trunk areas, and that all your off road gear is securely fastened. I will publish the convoy order by the end of the afternoon. Please let me know before that if you changed your plans. We still have a few slots available, so any driver interested, please sign in or let me know !

We request every member that joins this drive to go through the information below and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquette and responsibilities. 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 DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie Plus and above When: 13 July 2024, Saturday Meeting time: 6:00 AM - Sharp Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/eTX8wtibrfhsXS6D6 Approximate finish time: 10:00 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. RECOMENDED OFF-ROAD GEAR: Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge Compressor (MANDATORY) Walkie-talkie radio (MANDATORY) Off-road flag (MANDATORY) 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 Friday - 12 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 - 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 THE CALENDAR

Great drive today, and we managed to reach Al Ajban ! The convoy was compact and motivated, and despite some bushes around, the conditions were excellent today. We started close to where we stopped the drive 2 weeks ago, so we had a nice continuity for the drivers who attended both drives. We had a nice mix of technical and long range dunes, spiced up with higher dunes in the middle, with deep bowls and narrow ridges. a few long ridges also, where it was important to keep the balance of the car. Very well managed every one adapting to the different conditions. @Sandeep Nayar well driven today, don't hesitate to give gas for the climbs, and work on the flow and anticipation. @RiadJL continuously improving with the 392, work on your lines for the long side slopes, as you are still fishtailing from time to time. @Batuhan Kulac easy drive for you today. @Nizar Shawwa, great driving also, thank you for the sweep. @Cesar Chacon, big thank you for an excellent 2nd lead, rerouting when needed and following guidance. Enjoy the rest of the weekend, and see you soon

Dear Desert Drivers, Last updates for tomorrow Meeting at 06:00 am at https://maps.app.goo.gl/qc9iTyzSPskWhTUQ9 The convoy order will be We will use Carnity Radio Channel 5 Enjoy the evening, have a good rest, and see you tomorrow morning

Dear Desert Drivers, @Cesar Chacon @Abhilash Kottakkal @Sandeep Nayar @Batuhan Kulac @RiadJL @Nizar Shawwa Thank you for signing up for the drive tomorrow. Please make sure your car is ready for the desert ride in the hot conditions. Remove unnecessary items from back seats and trunk areas. I will issue the convoy order by the end of the afternoon, please let me know before that if you changed your plans.

Thank you @RiadJL for raising the point. @Batuhan Kulac Indeed there is a left turn, and as it is in a slight curve, there is a continuous line at that exact point. So technically it is not "legal". To avoid possible confusion, or situation at risk, I have adjusted the meeting point a bit ahead on E14. Still there is a left turn and still you have to be cautious, but it is legal.

DRIVE DESCRIPTION The intent of the drive is to cross from Faqa to Al Ajban, in continuation of the drive on 15th June. We will follow the direction of the dune alignments, from East to West, passing from one line to the other to find nice tracks. Expect a bit of exploration, and allow for some rerouting as we might have to bypass a few fenced areas. We request every member that joins this drive to go through the below information and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquette and responsibilities. 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 and above When: 6th July 2024, Saturday Meeting time: 06:00 - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qc9iTyzSPskWhTUQ9 Approximate finish time: 10:00 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 gears: Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit, Tow Rope, 2 Shackles and fire extinguisher. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 12 PM. Please withdraw your RSVP, if you find you are unable to join, so your spot can be taken by others in the waitlist. If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, if an RSVP attendee removes themselves, you will be moved from the waitlist to the RSVP list as an attendee. A convoy list will be sent out the day prior to the drive. Latecomers will be returned back - Without any exceptions. Members without RSVP will be returned back - Without any exceptions. Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month. PLEASE RSVP ON BELOW CALENDAR

Dear Desert Drivers, thank you for joining the drive today. When I reached the meeting point at 5:35 the dust of @DP1011 Deepack's convoy had already settled. At 6:00 we started the briefing while the last participant just arrived (he knows). and 10 min later we were on the go. It was already hot and humid, and it was going to be only worse during the drive. After a warm-up in the tall dunes of Sweihan, we continued in the direction of Nagrah, from one ridge to the other. Surprisingly a lot of convoys were around but we managed to keep the pace and move together. The tall dune on the way was apparently on the road map of each of the convoys. After a quick stop on the top to enjoy the view we continued to reach Nagrah itself. A tall climb with a switch on the ridge and a combination of 2 bowls was the adrenaline shot of the day. Smoothly done by the Jeep squad, while the X-terra was unfortunately not in the mood to climb. Another climb with a with a high crossing, and we continued in the open dunes. crossed a sabkha and a strange rock formation on the sand, and reached the next dunes cordon, where the Ghafeteen bowl is hidden. It was actually quite well hidden, with the usual access/ exit points being barred with steep slip faces. The bowl itself was not in the best conditions, with hidden pockets and very soft slopes. Once exited, the remaining portion was slightly technical, and I could see with refusals and stucks that we were all getting tired, from the difficult conditions of the day, time to reach the exit ! Well done all of you @Alexanderrr, perfect 2nd lead enjoying his new ride, @Rk ram @Julien Recan @Cristian for their first IM drive, and @Mark B, excellent support (thanks for pulling me and ram) and sweep.

Dear Desert Drivers @Alexanderrr @Rk ram @Julien Recan @Cristian @Mark B Last updates for tomorrow Meeting at 06:00 am at https://maps.app.goo.gl/6Ggs62b9yGEzyZi26 The convoy order will be We will use Carnity Radio Channel 5 Enjoy the evening, take a good rest, and see you tomorrow morning !

Good morning @Alexanderrr @Rk ram @Julien Recan @Cristian @Mark B Thank you for signing up for tomorrow's drive. Please use the day to ensure your car is in good condition for tomorrow, remove unnecessary items from the back seats and trunk area, and secure your offroad gear properly with ratchet straps. I will indicate the convoy order by the end of the afternoon, please let me know before that if your have changed your plans, thank you !

I'm proposing this drive from my usual starting point in Sweihan. We can decide during the week if we want to go the Nagrah - Nahel route or in the direction of Old Lady - Al Ain Airport. Open to suggestions. You know it will be hot, so please join only if you know your car can handle the heat, thank you.

We request every member that joins this drive to go through the information below and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquette and responsibilities. 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, DRIVE DETAILS Level: Intermediate and above When: 29 June 2024, Saturday Meeting time: 6:00 AM - Sharp Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6Ggs62b9yGEzyZi26 Approximate finish time: 10:00 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. RECOMENDED OFF-ROAD GEAR: Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge Compressor (MANDATORY) Walkie-talkie radio (MANDATORY) Off-road flag (MANDATORY) 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 Friday - 12 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 - 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 THE CALENDAR