Snake Gorge & The Chains Canyon Adventure, June 9th & 10th

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  • Matteo
    May 23, 2017 at 12:31 pm #2799

    Day and date: Friday June 9th to Saturday June 10th
    Drive Type: Wadi Offroading & Canyoning Adventure, 1 convoy, which will be limited in size due to space constraints in the areas of travel
    Meeting Point: TBC to participants
    Google maps users (just copy and paste in Google maps): TBC to participants
    GPS users: TBC to participants
    Meeting Time: 0600 on Friday morning June 9th; location is about 1.5 hrs from Dubai so you would need to plan to leave at 0430 Friday morning from Dubai
    Drive Start: 0600 Friday morning
    Drive End: Sunset (or later) on Saturday evening, June 10th
    Duration: 2 days, 1 night with overnight camping
    Drive Route: Wadi Bani Awf, Wadi Sahtan, Snake Gorge, & The Chains
    Drive Terrain: Wadis, rocks, graded tracks, tarmac, and perhaps a little bit of everything else too

    This trip will take us through the majestic Hajar Mountains via Wadis Bani Awf and Sahtan. As we cross mountain tops and valleys we will have breath-taking views as we drive along cliff edges.

    Our first stop with be The Chains hike of Wadi Hawasinah. This is not a long hike but a very refreshing one through steep mountain walls and narrow gorges filled with deep pools to swim and jump. We will climb the historic chains to reach even more pools and rocks.

    We will camp near a sloping face of Jebal Shams under the clear, star-filled sky.

    On Saturday we will canyon through the Snake Gorge jumping, swimming, and abseiling our way through the canyon. It will take us about 4-5 hours to move all of us through the one-way watery, canyon hike.

    This trip is not for the faint of heart but you don’t need to be a seasoned rock climber either. You need to have good sense of courage and adventure.

    Mandatory requirements for the canyoning are:
    1. Helmet
    2. Life jacket/bouncy aid
    3. Gloves
    4. Water shoes
    5. Harness for abseiling (if you do not have one please speak to me and we can arrange something)

    The ropes for the abseils will be provided. It is also good to have a dry bag to be able to carry food, drinks, keys, cameras, etc through the canyons.

    More detailed information will be disseminated on a closed chat of interested participants.

    As we will be crossing into Oman, you will need your passport and be able to get a visa upon arrival at the border. If you have any concerns about being able to get the visa upon arrival you can visit the Omani Consulate in Dubai to get one issued beforehand. You will need Omani car insurance for the trip. The cost to exit UAE is AED 35/pp and the cost to enter Oman is AED 50/pp. These fees are paid directly to the respective border authorities.

    Please let me know of your interest to join the trip either on this event post or by WhatsApp (+971501326319). I will add you to the closed chat. Meeting point location will be shared later with confirmed participants.

    I look forward to seeing you in the wadis and on the mountains
    Matt

    Here are some pics from last year’s trip

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    Checklist:
    a) Keep your emergency contact info at vehicle dashboard.
    b) Carry air compressor with you and ensure it’s in working condition.
    c) Ensure your 4×4 vehicle is in perfect condition and with enough fuel.
    d) Compatible Radio is a must.
    e) Carry all necessary off-road gear / recovery equipment in good working condition.
    f) Carry enough water / refreshments / re-hydration drinks for self & co-passenger(s).

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    Matteo
    May 25, 2017 at 2:46 pm #39238

    Hey guys,

    I am putting the roster together for this trip and creating the WA chat this weekend. This trip has limited space as some of the canyons are narrow and too large of a convoy slows us down quite significantly. As such, please WhatsApp me ASAP if you are keen to join. +971 (50) 132-6319.

    Thanks,
    Matt

    Seb
    June 11, 2017 at 5:06 am #39333

    Thank you @matthewficco and @Ajay for this great trip!

    Great times lot’s of memories!
    Talking about memories, I have put a drop box folder to centralize all videos and pictures
    https://www.dropbox.com/sh/l3liy9g7rykd8wa/AAD3jfRlHZNgRkCYBoJv8NOEa?dl=0

    gwen
    June 11, 2017 at 5:12 am #39334

    Hi @matthewficco and @Ajay, thanks again for organising and leading this beautiful trip to Oman. We look forward to joining you in the next ones 🙂

    I hope Mila is recovering quickly from her hornet stings.

    Thanks to everyone for the company. It’s always a pleasure to meet new people and spend time together in such wonderful settings.

    Gwen

    Johan
    June 11, 2017 at 9:09 am #39336

    Dear Matt and Ajay, thank you for a great adventure and incredible experience on this trip, also to Gabby for showing us the way :thanks: . We thoroughly enjoyed the Wadi hike, swimming, rock climbing and the beach camping. Unfortunately we missed the last days hike but seriously doubt I would have made it with my limping :)) . Marius couldn’t stop talking on the way back about how much fun he had. Hope to join you guys soon on the next trip. Johan and Marius.

    Ajay “AJ”
    June 12, 2017 at 5:47 am #39338
    quote Gwen post_id=44646 time=1497157920 user_id=25108:

    Hi @matthewficco and @Ajay, thanks again for organising and leading this beautiful trip to Oman. We look forward to joining you in the next ones 🙂

    I hope Mila is recovering quickly from her hornet stings.

    Thanks to everyone for the company. It’s always a pleasure to meet new people and spend time together in such wonderful settings.

    Gwen

    it was indeed a great trip. thanks for joining

    Ajay “AJ”
    June 12, 2017 at 5:49 am #39339
    quote Jmleroux post_id=44648 time=1497172190 user_id=25115:

    Dear Matt and Ajay, thank you for a great adventure and incredible experience on this trip, also to Gabby for showing us the way :thanks: . We thoroughly enjoyed the Wadi hike, swimming, rock climbing and the beach camping. Unfortunately we missed the last days hike but seriously doubt I would have made it with my limping :)) . Marius couldn’t stop talking on the way back about how much fun he had. Hope to join you guys soon on the next trip. Johan and Marius.

    it was great having you with us. hope your toe is Ok now. take care

    Ajay “AJ”
    June 12, 2017 at 5:50 am #39340
    quote Sebastien post_id=44645 time=1497157618 user_id=24941:

    Thank you @matthewficco and @Ajay for this great trip!

    Great times lot’s of memories!
    Talking about memories, I have put a drop box folder to centralize all videos and pictures
    https://www.dropbox.com/sh/l3liy9g7rykd8wa/AAD3jfRlHZNgRkCYBoJv8NOEa?dl=0

    :thanks:

    sahil-trehan
    June 12, 2017 at 3:19 pm #39341

    Definately one of the best trips I’ve been on! This was an absolutely fantastic experience, A big thanks to all the organisers and everyone else on the trip to make it a memorable one!!

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