An idea of a great adventure

Jo · Post by Jo » Sun Jan 20, 2008 9:25 pm

Hi guys,

since weeks I am thinking of a big one. No clue yet how and when but definetly know that it needs to be done.

Check the map......

.. for more check http://www.ad4x4.com/gallery2/v/members ... Adventure/

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Mac · Post by **Mac** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 9:39 pm

Great thought Jo, but I was at a meeting the other night about the history of the UAE and Theigers route in the Empty Quarter was discussed at length.

The guy clearly stated that to venture anywhere near the Saudi border now is a big NO NO and you will be escorted away from the area or arrested or shot!!

If you can stay away from there great idea, in fact awesome.

Jo · Post by Jo » Sun Jan 20, 2008 10:31 pm

Hi mac,

thanks for the thoughts but the challange is also to join the Saudi, Omani and UAE authorities to participate in that. How? No idea yet..

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Hani AMJ · Post by **Hani AMJ** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 3:32 am

you have my full support. i can help plot the maps, routs and waypoints and much more. if you guys are serious about this then lets go. Let’s make it happen

Yehia · Post by **Yehia** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 9:44 am

What a nice idea, hope I can join when the plan is finalised.

Uristier · Post by **Uristier** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:18 am

Jo this is a great idea. I discussed such an idea with Heidi some time ago. Let us turn the idea into reality. You have my full support

rabside · Post by **rabside** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 11:14 am

sounds like would be a very special trip, i hope too have much practice prior to this and would like to join.

any help or assistance i can be.. no problem..

Mpenzi · Post by **Mpenzi** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 12:27 pm

Great Idea Jo
Few thing need to be addressed prior tp the event. As you all know it is a very and lenghty route may be we need to divide it into sections and them do one by one. Secondly, we need medical and fuel arrangements. Thirdly we need authority approvals.

As we are now well known with Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority it would be a good Idea to include them ( We need to sell the idea to them in terms of promoting Abu Dhabi ects ......in those lines)

Fourthly, I have no idea of recently that some one had follow the route and It would be of a great adventure for us to do it. Big for the club.

Lastly but not least : Requires a lot of dedicated and well organisation which I will be gladly to participate.

Bulldozer · Post by **Bulldozer** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 2:29 pm

Mpenzi wrote:Great Idea Jo
Few thing need to be addressed prior tp the event. As you all know it is a very and lenghty route may be we need to divide it into sections and them do one by one. Secondly, we need medical and fuel arrangements. Thirdly we need authority approvals.

As we are now well known with Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority it would be a good Idea to include them ( We need to sell the idea to them in terms of promoting Abu Dhabi ects ......in those lines)

Fourthly, I have no idea of recently that some one had follow the route and It would be of a great adventure for us to do it. Big for the club.

Lastly but not least : Requires a lot of dedicated and well organisation which I will be gladly to participate.

:iagree: with mpenzi also the boarder entry exits points due to the wall must be identified

SkullsOfIron · Post by **SkullsOfIron** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 3:57 pm

A great idea as My fellow 4X4ers mentioned will be interested in any further plan cheers.

Abo Omar · Post by **Abo Omar** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 11:57 pm

Would also love to be part of that ...

Jo · Post by Jo » Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:59 am

Hi Guys,

grat response! Well, I am hunting currently for more detailed route information. To make it a bit more shiny, I would appreciate if the commitee could grant an AD4x4 mail address for me.
Additionally I need to know if some on has good relations/contacts to the following organisations:

- AD or Emirates Heritage Club
- Heritage Club Oman
- something like this in Saudi
- UAE Armed Forces
- Oman Armed Forces
- Saudi Armed Forces
- Any print media (Gulf News etc...)
- Radio & TV Stations

I share Mpenzies idea of splitting it in sections where the main leg (empty quater crossing) should be promoted as a highlight. Best would be, we find a special anniversary (ex. start or arrival in UAE on National day).

Brothers and Sisters, I need INPUT!

Keep you posted,

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Mpenzi · Post by **Mpenzi** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:12 am

anTrax wrote:you have my full support. i can help plot the maps, routs and waypoints and much more. if you guys are serious about this then lets go. Let’s make it happen

Antrax I like your idea and support.
This is what i think if you can do please will help to sectionalized the route.

There is a small portion route in the U.A.E and longer route is actually in Oman and Mostly Oman Interior(Dahlia) so we might not require passes or may be special permission for protected area.

We can avoid the Saudi part untill we have clear guidance and support we nee. So let us concentrate on the U.A.E and Oman first.
Waht do think

jc · Post by jc » Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:13 pm

Jo wrote:Hi Guys,

grat response! Well, I am hunting currently for more detailed route information. To make it a bit more shiny, I would appreciate if the commitee could grant an AD4x4 mail address for me.
Additionally I need to know if some on has good relations/contacts to the following organisations:

- AD or Emirates Heritage Club
- Heritage Club Oman
- something like this in Saudi
- UAE Armed Forces
- Oman Armed Forces
- Saudi Armed Forces
- Any print media (Gulf News etc...)
- Radio & TV Stations

I share Mpenzies idea of splitting it in sections where the main leg (empty quater crossing) should be promoted as a highlight. Best would be, we find a special anniversary (ex. start or arrival in UAE on National day).

Brothers and Sisters, I need INPUT!

Keep you posted,

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Jo can you tell me what you want from the UAE Armed forces my contact is actually in the royal guard I will do what ever I can to help I think this is a great idea and an adventure I want to be involvled in :bravo: :bravo:

Jo · Post by Jo » Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:35 pm

Hi jc,

.. well, there are a few issues where we need support from the armed forces (this is valid for all three countries):

1. we may pass restricted areas where without there approval we will not be allowed in
2. we may cross borders and need permission/visa/medical certifications
3. it will be a tremendous logistical challange especially for the empty quarter part what without a professional logistical support is not manageable
4. we must have a medical fall back and support network in place as safety net in case of major accidents. Also in this therefore only an organisation out of the armed forces can help (helicopters, ambulances, hospitals)

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