ON THE ROCKS was one of those drives that started slowly, but once it gathered momentum was difficult to stop because the convoy was having so much fun.

The convoy warmed up by cresting on small dunes near Nazwa farms. The.extremely sharp and soft crests created by the recent rain and heavy winds in this area meant that vehicle placement and control had to be precise, to avoid getting pulled off the crest or stuck. It also meant that the pace was slow and controlled, rather than fast and furious. Our convoy managed this segment of the drive brilliantly, by maintaining the appropriate following distance and pace.

On our way to Big Red the convoy was treated to an opportunity for brushing up on their reverse switching skills. The first switch on the steep leeward slope of a dune caught our new off-roader off guard. But with a few repetitions, he got the hang of it and started  to really enjoy it.

At Big Red the convoy completed some high climbs and crossed over the gigantic dune multiple times.

The rest of the drive was dedicated to driving in bowls of different sizes, en route to Pink rock. Bowl driving was not a challenge for this convoy, but it was clearly the most enjoyable part of the drive.

The convoy exited the desert on schedule. Thanks Hussam (SL) for your support on this trip. Anders, you handled the challenges on today’s drive superbly.