Hiking, Climbing & Water Crossing - FRIDAY MORNINGS
The season is here! On this trip we have combined a little bit of hiking, scrambling and water crossing to celebrate our return to the great outdoors This is a medium level trip due to the balance required to navigate. However, it is not as physically demanding in terms of cardio. The bouldering can be challenging in some parts and a good understanding of this nature is required. However, this trip is not technical and no rope skills are involved. If you are sports-active, have good fitness, and want to challenge yourself then this trip is for you. Through the hike, we will come across water pools where we are definitely going to take a dip, so be sure to pack a fresh change of clothes for after the trip. The choice is yours to swim, no pressure. The difficulty level of these canyons is 5 out of 10. No rope skills or technical gear is required. There is nothing technical about this hike. • Distance: approx. 4km full loop trip. • Endurance: Medium • Involves steep climbing in certain areas, a bit of scrambling, parts with loose rocks, gentle stretches and water crossing which you might need to swim on depending on water levels at the time. • Around 3 hours round trip (moderate pace - depending on the group.) Strictly NO SMOKING during activity.
SOLD OUT! Wellness Weekend with Avidyā Retreats at Camp 1770 - FRI 22/23 Oct
Unplug from your busy daily life and refresh the mind and body through our retreat in the highest point of the UAE. Adventurati Outdoor and Avidyā Retreats thrill to collaborate and offer a 1-night mindfulness retreat to escape the heat and enjoy the outdoors. Yes, in September in the UAE! The weather will be perfect up in the mountains. You will experience a great combination of a hike, meditation, and yoga while paying attention to sustainability. If you don’t want to join all the activities, you can also relax at Camp 1770 and enjoy the weather. Ideal for those in need of a short weekend vacation with lasting benefits, this retreat delivers instant stress release and a calmer mind. The 60-minute sunrise yoga session is suitable for all levels. We will focus on easing the tension and mindfully moving our bodies. During the sunset meditation, we will aim to quiet the mind and be fully present. We will get extra support from Mother Nature. Spots are limited. Book now! General Information: • Drive up the mountain (any car can make it - paved road) • Sunset hike to a beautiful viewpoint looking over the Omani and RAK mountain ranges • Enjoy an authentic Emirati dinner back at camp. Ready to leave the mountain at 10:00 if not staying overnight. • Enjoy a night of chilling at the campfire and good fun. • Access to private toilets. • If joining the camp, set up, unwind, relax and enjoy good company under a starry night sky. • Temperature at the higher parts is expected to be below 22C at night time so make sure to pack a light jacket, at Camp 1770 it is still UAE winter feels. Hike Description: • Difficulty level of these mountains is 4 out of 10 • Distance: Hiking distance on Friday approx. 3km • Endurance level: Beginner + • Hiking at an elevation of 1770m up to 1890m • No rope skills or technical gear is required, it is a visible and fun route. • However, a good amount of fitness level is required. • Hike duration: approx 1.5 hours depending on breaks and group pace. Strictly NO SMOKING during activities and NO ALCOHOL during camping activities.
Wellness Weekend with Avidyā Retreats at Camp 1770 - FRI 12/13 Nov
Unplug from your busy daily life and refresh the mind and body through our retreat in the highest point of the UAE. Adventurati Outdoor and Avidyā Retreats thrill to collaborate and offer a 1-night mindfulness retreat to escape the heat and enjoy the outdoors. Yes, in September in the UAE! The weather will be perfect up in the mountains. You will experience a great combination of a hike, meditation, and yoga, while paying attention to sustainability. If you don’t want to join all the activities, you can also relax at Camp 1770 and enjoy the weather. Ideal for those in need of a short weekend vacation with lasting benefits, this retreat delivers instant stress release and a calmer mind. The 60-minute sunrise yoga session is suitable for all levels. We will focus on easing the tension and mindfully moving our bodies. During the sunset meditation, we will aim to quiet the mind and be fully present. We will get extra support from Mother Nature. Spots are limited. Book now! General Information: • Drive up the mountain (any car can make it - paved road) • Sunset hike to a beautiful viewpoint looking over the Omani and RAK mountain ranges • Enjoy an authentic Emirati dinner back at camp. Ready to leave the mountain at 10:00 if not staying overnight. • Enjoy a night of chilling at the campfire and good fun. • Access to private toilets. • If joining the camp, set up, unwind, relax and enjoy good company under a starry night sky. • Temperature at the higher parts is expected to be below 20C at night time so make sure to pack a light jacket, at Camp 1770 it is still UAE winter feels. Hike Description: • Difficulty level of these mountains is 4 out of 10 • Distance: Hiking distance on Friday approx. 3km • Endurance level: Beginner + • Hiking at an elevation of 1770m up to 1890m • No rope skills or technical gear is required, it is a visible and fun route. • However, a good amount of fitness level is required. • Hike duration: approx 1.5 hours depending on breaks and group pace for the gentle hike Strictly NO SMOKING during activities and NO ALCOHOL during camping activities.
Scaling Jabal Jais - South Side (FRI 29 Oct)
Looking for an exciting adventure where you can push your limits??! We start off through “Wadi of The Giants” at 300m, bouldering our way to “The Ridge Walk”, then start scaling the wadi towards “Gates of Heaven” passing through several settlements with views that will leave you in Awe! This hike will take you through this lesser-known South Side rather than the popular North Side of Jabal Jais. This trip is not to be taken lightly. It requires high fitness and cardio. The bouldering part is challenging and a good understanding of this nature is required. However, this trip is not technical and no rope skills are involved. If you are sports-active, have good fitness, and want to challenge yourself then this trip is for you. The number of attendees is limited to a small group to keep a good pace. The difficulty level of this hike is 7 out of 10. No rope skills or technical gear is required. No water involved. There is nothing technical about this hike. The expected duration of the hike with minimal stops around is around 7 hours. • Distance to cover 15km. • Elevation Gain 1270m • Max Hight 1570 This hike is one way, from the bottom of the wadi to the top of the mountain. At the top we will provide transportation to take you back to your cars parked at the bottom of the wadi. Due to the logistic nature of this trip those leaving from Dubai/Abu Dhabi have to move early morning. So before you sign up make sure you are able to wake up early for meeting time. *Strictly no smoking on hikes.
