Almost4x4

Hi Almosters!

Good to see many friends on a foggy morning!

@CARLOSS did a great job organizing the trip and leading a convoy. Location was great, some dunes that I don't visit for a while, might be on the map for the next trips!

@David was leading the other convoy and, by the faces at the end, they had a lot of fun!

We have a reasonably easy drive, since the wet sand didn't favor the back of the convoy, where the sand was messy after many cars doing the same track.

Viki and others already mentioned the need for slightly adjusting the track to current sand conditions, and this is expected from you at Intermediate level. There were more than expected 2nd tries and interruptions, but our leading driver were able to adjust the driving level keeping it fun, without making it too hard for the convoy.

Very few time myself and @alshamsi_m had to show the drivers what was the correct track, or a small variation of it, so they could do the climb or sidecrest. Many, as fresh intermediates, are still learning their cars, but this should be less common as they advance on their skills....

Since I had a passenger, I was going easier on the track, as Ratica knows, passengers can be prone to motion sickness LOL.

Regarding the coffee... my pleasure!

Hope to see you all at the desert!

Not sure what happened. I remember typing my report next day early morning. Today was checking reports, didnt find my report, looks didnt press the "submit" button
Now need to remember what did i write. But i remember the word "patience" was required from the time I started from home. Heavy fog, patience was much required. Reached meeting point where found "patience" was again required since was again foggy and had to wait for clearance. "Patience" again when @Carlos mentioned during the briefing I will be the second lead .
Drive started eventually, and fun started. Patience was much required, to see our Marshal @Carlos what is he planning and watch exactly what is he doing to follow and catch up. Was really amazing trip, I have enjoyed each part of it. As all mentioned the sand condition was very challenging and required more attention. Having @alshamsi_m and @presa was giving confidence we will be guided whenever required, and really grateful for that. Thank you again all marshals and support team for planning the trip. Media team, had good time at the meeting point to show their talents and during the drive as well, well done.

Apologies for the delay of the report, but better than nothing.
Thanks and see you in sand again
Hisham

Hi Almosters

It’s been a very busy period lately, and I’ve struggled to find the time to share my trip reports—but here we are.

I joined my fellow explorers @David and @Carlos for a drive through Nahil Desert, with a plan to split the convoy into two groups: one for the more experienced intermediates and another for the newer drivers.

The sand was still wet, with no signs of drying despite some digging. This created a challenging driving environment, as vehicles could easily slip, and if not handled carefully, tires could dig into deep trenches. Without immediate correction or aborting the maneuver, cars could quickly end up in an unpleasant situation.

The experienced intermediates handled the conditions very well and performed confidently through most maneuvers. We encountered no major issues, aside from a single, straightforward recovery.

See you soon.