Rocks, Sand and Mountains Expedition, Weekend Camping in Ras Al Khaimah, 16th & 17th of November ’24

Sand and Mountains Expedition, Weekend Camping in Ras Al Khaimah Mountains, 16th & 17th of November ’24.

DUBAI OFFROADERS MEMBERS ONLY TRIP.

TRIP CHARGES:
AED1,000/- PER VEHICLE, FOR NON-DO MEMBERS, IRRESPECTIVE OF THE NUMBER OF PASSENGERS.
AED500/- PER VEHICLE, FOR DO MEMBERS, IRRESPECTIVE OF THE NUMBER OF PASSENGERS.

Meeting Time: 9:00 AM 0900HRS. on Saturday, the 16th of November ‘2024.
The drive ends at 6:00 PM 1800Hrs. on Sunday, the 17th of November ‘2024.

1. MAXIMUM 10 REGISTRATIONS.
2. MINIMUM OF 4 REGISTRATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE TRIP TO PROCEED.
3. Meeting Point: To be announced, through an exclusive WhatsApp group.

Accommodation type:
– 2 day drive
– One night Camping in the mountains.

Nature of the event:
– Overland touring expedition.
– Slow moving, exploring wadis, waterfalls, and mountain tracks and dunes.
– Pure natural beauty.
– Isolated remote parts of the desert.

Trip requirement:
– Food and drink for 2 days (no grocery shops are available on the way).
– Car tank full of fuel (no fuel stations are available on the way).
– Camping equipment (no hotels are available on the way).

Terrain:
– wadis and mountain tracks.
– Easy dunes and soft sand from time to time.
– Mostly following easy tracks.

Driving skill requirements:
All levels.

Trip’s main destinations:
-Wadi Maidaq – Al Difayyin – Wadi Al Ghayl – Al Ghayl dunes

Trip management and preparations:
– The leader has all the rights to change the trip plan, and route, or even suspend the trip according to safety, weather conditions, or according to the best for trip management without the approval of the participants.
– Participants must support each other and support the trip leader in all cases.
– a WhatsApp chat group will be created for communicating and discussing trip preparations.

Essential safety equipment:
– First aid kit.
– Fire extinguisher.
– Safety goggles.
– Safety triangle.

Trip safety rules:
– Participants are not allowed to drive on high dunes without approval from the trip leader.
– Participants must follow and commit to trip leader instructions in every case.
– Participants must follow the route taken by the leader and never take their detours.
– Participants must never leave the group without approval from the leader.
– Participants must never behave in acts that might harm other people, nature, or vehicles during the trip.
– Participants must maintain general manners of safety during the trip.
– Emergency evacuation points (police, villages, oil fields… etc.) will be provided to all trip participants.

Vehicle requirements:
– Vehicle must be in perfect driving condition, serviced, and checked properly weeks before the starting day.
– Tires must offer a minimum of 50 % of tread depth or more to survive the trip.
– Each car must carry a matching-sized spare wheel in good condition.
– Trailers and caravans cannot join this trip.

Recovery tools:
– Basic recovery tools (Shovel, rope, shackles, boards… etc.).
-Suggested camping gear list to be provided to participants.

Car repair tools:
– Basic tool set (tools, bolts, nuts, zip ties… etc.)
– Engine oil, coolant…etc
-Suggested tools list to be provided to participants.

Camping equipment:
– Basic camping tools (tent, chair, table, lights… etc.).
– Portable shower and water containers.
-Suggested camping gear list to be provided to participants.

IMPORTANT:
a. The Driver of the vehicle must have a Valid UAE/ OMAN Driving License and the vehicle, Driver, and passengers must be covered by an appropriate insurance cover.
b. The Driver and all passengers of the vehicle should have read and be aware of the disclaimer of Dubai Offroaders, that they indemnify all the officials and Marshals of Dubai Offroaders and that they bear full responsibility for any risk of property damage, bodily injury, or death while participating in this Adventure sport.
c. This drive is not recommended for children under the age of 3 years.
d. Any child on the drive must be secured in an age-appropriate car seat or booster seat.
e. Seat belts must always be worn by the Driver and all/ any passengers.

Please read, understand, and make sure that you are prepared with the following, before the drive,

• https://dubaioffroaders.com/web/welcome-to-dubai-offroaders/
• https://dubaioffroaders.com/web/disclaimer/
• https://dubaioffroaders.com/web/4×4-offroad-checklist/
• https://dubaioffroaders.com/web/sand-driving-safety-basics/
• https://dubaioffroaders.com/web/forums/topic/25-tips-for-an-enhanced-offroad-driving-experience/
• https://dubaioffroaders.com/web/forums/topic/do-radio-communication-guide/
• https://dubaioffroaders.com/web/forums/topic/driving-in-a-convoy-roles-and-rules/
  • https://dubaioffroaders.com/web/forums/topic/trip-rules-for-dubai-offroaders-drives/

    Checklist:
    a. Fully functional four-by-four vehicle with a full tank of fuel.
    b. Cooking & BBQ equipment.
    c. Change of clothes, and swimwear.
    d. First Aid kit.
    e. Closed-toe footwear, waterproof material is preferable for hikes.
    f. Refreshments for yourself and your passengers.

INCLUSIONS
Route plan, guidance & on-site support, throughout the drive.

CANCELLATIONS
WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ENTERTAIN ANY CANCELLATIONS OR REFUNDS, AFTER THE 10TH OF NOVEMBER ‘2024.