The trip was posted as Sweihan to Khatim, then changed to Khatim to Sweihan, and in the end we actually did Khazna to Sweihan. We lost many of the guys who signed up to other commitments, so we ended up being a convoy of 4: me, Abed, Guevara, and Zeer.
We met at our deflation point at coordinates in Khazna around 13:30. Then we set out south of the Sweihan wall at a gradual pace. We played on the dunes with some nice side sloping and big side crests, and negotiated some technical areas. The fun of the day was moving smoothly with the dunes though we were moving against them. Also, we had to take care when navigating the minefield of bushes in some areas.
We had some options for checking off things in our log books : a few snatch recoveries, 1 winch recovery, and 2 pop outs. None were tricky or difficult so we weren't delayed much . We reached the road in Sweihan and headed to a gate to exit to the other side. While getting to the gate we had our only casualty of the day to a bumper, but this was just a small stop. Then we crossed over to the other side and, because it had gotten dark, we aimed directly for the BBQ point. Guevara had to head back to Abu Dhabi, but the rest of us went to BBQ. When we reached the BBQ point all of the ANITs and other groups were leaving, so we enjoyed a small fire, food, and sheesha with just a few who remained.
Thanks Abed, Guevara, and Zeer for joining. This is the best kind of day, one for enjoying the driving as well as enjoying the good company, nice weather, and beautiful scenery. I hope everyone enjoyed the track as safe and fun. Looking forward to the next one!
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Re: Advanced Khatim-Sweihan Trip Report
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very nice track and the dunes in the middle of the track were amazing. Big size and sharp edges. I enjoyed the drive and the quick recoveries during our stucks
Hope that you enjoyed the barbecue
G
very nice track and the dunes in the middle of the track were amazing. Big size and sharp edges. I enjoyed the drive and the quick recoveries during our stucks
Hope that you enjoyed the barbecue
G
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Re: Advanced Khatim-Sweihan Trip Report
well done Ritter, this was great trip, not boring and play in safe way, nice new area for me, actually i didn't expect there are such a nice dunes there, great team work clearing the stucks, lovely company guys thanks to all.
the part of night drive was nice too, good that we could see some people in the BBQ spot before they leave, i enjoy the chit chat and shisha with you guys, see you all next week.
Guevara i like your idea about valentine trip in LIWA with camping, yalla announce it and we are with you.
do you think air compressor will work as valentine gift
the part of night drive was nice too, good that we could see some people in the BBQ spot before they leave, i enjoy the chit chat and shisha with you guys, see you all next week.
Guevara i like your idea about valentine trip in LIWA with camping, yalla announce it and we are with you.
do you think air compressor will work as valentine gift
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Re: Advanced Khatim-Sweihan Trip Report
Nice first lead Ritter, I enjoyed Alkhazna dunes so much, such a nice trip, great company, lovely campfire, food, chit chat and a memorable week end. Except for my rear bumper which I may have to ask mood to fix it back for me.
Till the next trip, play safe.
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Till the next trip, play safe.
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Re: Advanced Khatim-Sweihan Trip Report
Yes yes yes Guevara!! Liwa Valentine's trip... I'll bring everyone chocolates if you post the trip!
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Abed, if a Liwa trip happens then I hope you will try to reschedule your plans with your friends so that you'll come to Liwa!
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Sounds interstingritter wrote:Yes yes yes Guevara!! Liwa Valentine's trip... I'll bring everyone chocolates if you post the trip!
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Re: Re: Advanced Khatim-Sweihan Trip Report
I would love to go to Liwa, I will confirm soon.ritter wrote:Abed, if a Liwa trip happens then I hope you will try to reschedule your plans with your friends so that you'll come to Liwa!
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Re: Re: Advanced Khatim-Sweihan Trip Report
I would love to go to Liwa, I will confirm soon.Abed wrote:ritter wrote:Abed, if a Liwa trip happens then I hope you will try to reschedule your plans with your friends so that you'll come to Liwa!
Looks like Liwa is getting shelved for next weekend... would love to see you in another trip, but if not then have fun with your plans.
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