TRAVEL + ADVENTURE LOCATIONS T.L.R.D Episode 1 The Land Rover Diaries Recapturing the Spirit of Adventure Health Powerhouse Words + Photos By: Theo Measures and Neil Walton

“Thousands of tired, Foster good bacteria in your gut by eating nerve-shaken, over-civilised people A pristine, untouched, unspoilt pocket of — are beginning to nd out that going probiotics in theirmost natural form to the mountains is going home; the most breathtaking desert I have ever seen! that wildness is a necessity; Words + Photos By: Ivana Chiles and that mountain parks and reservations are useful not only as Episode 2 It is autumn, my favourite season fountains of timber and irrigating The Elbrus Leers of the year. Not only because rivers, but as fountains of life.” I love fresh air and running through OutdoorUAE Magazine ―John Muir, Our National Parks Words + Photos By: Fahd Abu Aisha irritable burn on my hand for the remainder the coloured leaves, but also of the trip. because of the abundance of fruits I had for some time, felt a vagueness and Day 3 - I Swear Nobody Our accommodation was comprised of desolation consume me; I couldn’t tell where Gave Me Crampons insulated metal crates with one bunk bed and vegetables ready to be har- it had come from or why, and I did my best to located in each corner of the room, so there vested and some of them stored hide it. Flitting between purposes in life had It was an early start to the were four bunk beds in total. The girls had a for winter. left me with a disenfranchised sense of self, morning as we packed our bags smaller, cosier crate to themselves while Mo- struggling to nd direction, place or calm in hammad and I commandeered the “master I know we do not particularly feel the a concrete jungle I began caring less for day and walked over to the cable car suite.” We were spoilt for choice on which changes in seasons in , but perhaps many traditional dishes. Raw juice helps you have noticed a sudden variety of ap- constipation, I don’t think we really fully by day. It was at this point I remembered my station which would take us up bed we would deign to sleep in. I concluded Words + Photos by: Aimee Davidson area beaches, before moving south resident Giant Crab Spiders for company, rst love: exploring the natural world with an the platform up the mountain. that it would be strategic if he slept in the ples, sugar rich plums or gs in the shops. It appreciated its unique bene ts. through Wahiba Sands, to end up at we decided to carry on with the original off-road vehicle. bed above mine to consolidate the warmth is because nature is preparing us for tough Today I will teach you how to optimise plan, and cross the Wahiba Sands desert, For the last four years I have loved living From there we would take another in one corner of the room so as to maximise times and theoretically we should load up your gut ora by making fermented veg- Making the most of a much the area known as the Sugar Dunes. solo. in the United Arab , but I had never dreaded chairlift that would take the body heat, sort of like a human hearth,as on nutrients to survive. It is natural that etables at home, in your own kitchen. If you needed long Eid weekend, I jumped As with all the best made plans, vari- This is not a decision to be taken lightly, explored or adventured outside of the city us to camp. Thankfully, this chairlift it was to get colder at night. many of us gain a few extra kilos as part of have never eaten fermented vegetables at the opportunity to explore anew ous people dropped out at the very last however we were very experienced in limits, not really. It is this, which for a former was less stressful, predominantly A practice session with the crampons fol- this process. Extra sugar is stored as fat (in before, I recommend you start introducing area of Oman slightly off the beaten moment, leaving us free to do a solo blast desert driving, had enough water, supplies, countryside-dwelling, muddy lover of the lowed. After a slightly embarrassing decla- the form of triglycerides) to be used up later percent of your immune system is in your them gradually. A large portion may provoke driving through the night, and so avoiding shade and all the necessary recovery gear. unknown and undiscovered became a bit too because I had assessed and ration that I wasn’t given any (only to nd in winter whenever needed. If you have an gut? That your health starts from a healthy a healing crisis. This process occurs when trackand away from the main Eid the holiday queues at the Al Ain border. We also had good routes and knew what much. I could blame Dubai, the city in which incredible theatre of nature. It is the oasis that Neil, who as a professional photographer is suf ciently concluded that the fall them at the top of my bag) we proceeded opportunity and a few extra kilos of apples gut? Scienti c evidence shows that the the probiotics kill off pathogens in your gut. tourist hot spots. A plan was for- We arrived at our favourite beach near to expect after supporting the rst fatbike I live; I could argue that the repetitive nature rst drew me here, that feeds and shelters responsible not only for the fantastic between the chair and the ground to learn how to walk with them on the ice. or plums come your way, dehydrate them. types of food that you eat will directly de- When these die, they release potent toxins mulated with a group of friends in Ras Al Hadd at 3:30a.m. and went to bed crossing of Wahiba a year or two earlier. of life here, the nerve-shaken, over-civilized me, and I should be grateful. The wilds of images born from The Land Rover Diaries Unfortunately, mine kept falling apart whilst They will serve as a delicious snack on your termine the levels of certain bacteria in your into the blood stream making you feel to the sound of waves, accompanied by The vastness, isolation and massive hori- rat racers and the endlessly multiplying con- Arabia are often dismissed simply as arid, or TLRD as we now affectionately refer to was survivable. Once we reached trying to tie them around the boots, which hikes! gut. Your intestines are home to many differ- unwell (headache, for example). several cars to have a road trip turtles digging their nests in the nearby zons of Wahiba Sands are always breathtak- crete enclosures have blinkered my desire to desolate and forbidding deserts, bearing it, but also for inspiring much of the drive in the highest platform, we carried prompted Lisa tolet me continue walking Our ancestors were well aware of these ent kinds of bacteria and some non-bacterial leaving from Dubai, taking in the sand. After a peacefulday and night on the ing; we made the full 140km crossing from Putting on the crampons roam, dig, splash, climb and just simply be. nothing of interest or consequence. In real- me (if you will pardon the pun) to get out in our bags, barrels and all our equip- normally in the snow with my boots. tricks, that’s why they started preserving organisms as well. Together they are called Why we should eat old favourite of the Ras Al Hadd beach, with only the turtles and one of the north to south without incident and without But that would be a agrant excuse. ity this part of offers a chance to the cars, purse the next adventure and write The views of the Caucasus mountains with experience a mild headache. We retreated foods for winter by fermenting. Until today the “gut microbiome.” They come from the fermented foods: seeing another car! This really demon- Dubai is an oasis in the middle of an observe and interact with one of the most about it. For Neil these adventures offer an ment up to the “Red Fox Campsite,” their icy plains and the two massive hills of to the camp, passing the remainder of the this is the simplest way of loading up on food you eat and whatever else gets into • They are considered one of the healthiest strates the need to be fully self-suf cient on OUTDOOR, ADVENTURE, TRAVEL AND LIFESTYLE diverse, rare, colourful and enduring ecosys- opportunity to photograph compelling Elbrus looming ahead of us was unargu- evening playing Uno and once again (over) probiotics and vitamins to keep you healthy. your mouth. Therefore, your gut immune foods on the planet. the refuge we would be calling such a crossing. tems anywhere on earth. Home to an amaz- landscapes, which as an accomplished hospi- home for the next three days. ably one of the most beautiful scenes I had shared some stories. Tomorrow would be We have proof that Julius Caesar fed his system needs to be thriving and healthy in • Fermentation does more than simply The ultimate goal of the trip was to reach ing and exotic variety of wildlife, traditions, tality photographer represents the next bas- ever happened upon. We walked around our rst real test...and indeed it was. forces sauerkraut because he believed in order to avoid illness. preserve the food. It can also make nutrients the area known as Sugar Dunes, just to the people and places, Arabia is begging to be tion of ful lment. I am often left in awe of his Our rst objective on the mountain was to picturesque crevasses on the slopes and its magical health bene ts. The Japanese Your gut microbiome aids digestion and inside thefood more bioavailable. This is south of the isolated shing village of Al explored and I am regretful that I had waited collect water from the glacier stream running ascended to 4000m just below the Pruit Hut Day 4 - Whiteout ferment soy beans into natto and umeboshi produces vitamins and other compounds one of the most important bene ts of the Khaluf. On the approach to Al Khaluf the so long to do so. down the mountain. This was the rst time I checkpoint to make sure again that our bod- The purpose of walking up to the distinc- plums that can kill many harmful bacteria in that affect your health. It seems to play entire fermentationprocess. The vitamin C in I am fortunate to have a very good friend in had properly walked on snow and I did not ies had adjusted to the altitude. tive Pashtakov Rocks at 4,800m was to once an upset stomach. Koreans make kimchi and a role in many other health-related func- sauerkraut (fermented cabbage) is about six manage to maintain my balance for very It was on this day that I had started to again get our bodies adjusted to the high eat it pretty much with every meal, because tions, including metabolism, cardiac health times higher than in theunfermented cab- long, slipping and grazing my palm on some it shields them from getting sick from pos- and mood. New evidence shows that the bage approximately one week after fermen- rocks. As a result I had to nurse a small but Snowmobile to the Rocks sible bacteria in sh. bacteria in our gut also interact with our im- tation begins. This is because vitamin C is mune systems, and might even inuence the no longer bound in the cellulose structure High Spirits at Camp after returning from the Rocks Your health starts body’s immune reaction to vaccines. after fermenting. from a healthy gut! I come from a small mountain town in the • Fermented vegetables are the only source Have you ever heard sayingthat almost 80 Czech Republic, and making sauerkraut has of vitamin K2, essential for bone strength, been an autumn tradition for my family. Until the health of arteries and blood vessels. It now my Mum would spend pretty much half plays a role in other biological processes, a day chopping cabbage, Dad would bring including tissue renewal and cell growth. By a massive 20-litre clay pot from the cellar, using certain starter cultures or probiotics, and the process of making this delicious, you will multiply the amount of K2 in your super healthy delicacy would start. This mas- fermented vegetables. sive amount of fermented cabbage would • They are loaded with enzymes (more than About OutdoorUAE slowly be consumed by my family through- raw vegetables) and provide your gut with out winter in salads, soups and as parts of healthy probiotics.

26 OUTDOORUAE 66 OUTDOORUAE Now in its 7th year, the OutdoorUAE monthly magazine is a unique product, along with its online counterpart www.outdooruae.com. We support and cover TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE LIFESTYLE ROUTES AND adventure from pursuits, activities, events, people, services, operators, products, World-class articles and We are all for an active, LOCATIONS listings, locations, destinations and much more, here in the UAE, Middle East and photography by contributors based sporty and outdoorsy The best of the the rest of the world. in the Middle East, who travel lifestyle and this new and yet-to-be around the world section covers a wider explored or uncovered scope encompassing locations and routes Mohamed health and well-being in in UAE and the Hesham Kamel Age: 26 We Are More Than Just Magazine Nationality:Ma Egyptian ke it yours. directly linked to the whole region. Mo Rahma Age: 28 active and love the outdoors, so you I’m As the first surfer to come Nationality: Emirati constantly getting injured. But this injury was from the UAE, what do you Occupation: Etihad Airways a blessing from the skies as it introduced me think is your duty? If you’ve ever watched District 13 to sur ng. Sur ng is an amazing sport, and I To represent my country in a good way and outdoors. wish I’d known that something called sur ng become an ambassador of the sport to UAE then you have probably heard and #RIDETHEWAYYOUWANT Call it a twist of fate, but Mo Rahma existed when I was a kid. nationals and younger generations. I also even seen parkour in action. Pio- OutdoorUAE really wanted to be a rugby player. Sur ng want to spread awareness of sur ng. When neered by Frenchman David Belle, Here at we pride ourselves on being different. We are much more came later. So we sit down with him and Where do you usua y practice competing internationally I make sure to ask: “Why the sudden change?” in the region? represent my country in a positive way, as it the physical discipline has gained I usually practice at Wadi Adventurein Al is such a great country. I explain and show surging popularity ever since its in- We read that you first wanted Ain, as it is a great training ground espe- people the beauty of our traditions and the ception in the late 1980’s. Did you to be a rugby player, te us cially since we don’t have many waves in beauty of our country. I show them how our know that you could perform those M450 about it... the UAE. So when it is at I’m in Al Ain and leaders have changed the UAE from a yel- Well it is a long story.At the start, when I when there are waves I’m sur ng at sunset. low desert to what it is right now. insane parkour tricks here in DubaiCYCLING COMPUTER was a kid, I didn’t know what rugby or any as well? We sit down with local Parkour is a freestyle than just a publication. Thinking outside the box, we take that extra step to get other sport was, except for football because What should our readers, How has surfing traceur Mohamed Hesham Kamel that’s what we only used to play in school, especia y Emirati readers, impact your life? sport. It’s not as risky QATAR EXPLORER OUR EXPERTS watch on TV at home, play with friends and know about surfing? Sur ng has changed my life a lot.Firstly it as he talks about how to make the or as dangerous as play with family during family gatherings. Sur ng is more than a sport, it is a lifestyle. allowed me to travel the globe, meet new city your playground. So as a start football was my passion and I Sur ng is such a fun and adrenaline-packed people and make new friends. Sur ng has most people think, played for Dubai Football Club in the Men’s sport. To me, it is everything. It is my thera- changed my lifestyle for the better. I’m a How did you first get into on how to reach my destination. Other than First Division. When football went pro, I py. When I’m stressed, I grab my board and more relaxed, stoked, and fun person parkour? and is mainly about that, parkour also hones my creativity espe- Motorsport did too, but a year later I started univer- paddle out and it relaxes me and calms me because of it. I got into parkour with my friends in pushing your limits cially when I’m tackling challenging paths. sity. Uni and football clashed and I had to down. Sur ng is my travel motivation, and nine years ago when they represented the involved with the outdoor community and our target audience whilst building the choose what I want to do, so I chose uni. my inspiration to push my limits incompeti- Are you preparing sport in France – the origin of the sport. to achieve skills or How could our readers get Marshalling Once I started uni I had the opportunity tions and in my day-to-day activities. for any events? to know more about parkour? to try different sports. I was curious about What’s next? Yes I am currently training for Are there any other sports techniques to You can denitely check out our group different sports, so I played them all, from Are you involved in other Taiwan. It is thestart of the WSL World that you are involved with? overcome obstacles. called AgainstGraviTi. We have training bowling, to cricket, to rugby; you name the outdr activities? Sur ng League World Quali cation Series I’m actually heavily focused in parkour but sessions going on and we have obstacles in Off-Road Events sport and I played it, with the exception of Yes, I love outdoor activities, that’s what I do event. I’m very excited for this event as I recently my training has also involved calis- designed for beginners and experts who extreme sports, as I didn’t know about them when I’m not sur ng. I’m a very curious guy have never been to Taiwan before. I heard thenics, ow and tricking. Are there any specific skis want to learn or develop their parkour skills. Words By: Marina Bruce at the time. Out of all the sports, I enjoyed and I love trying new activities. that the waves in Taiwan are amazing, and that nd to be learned before You can check out our group at www.again- ntan n n atar rugby the most, and started playing it until I this is my last competitionfor this year. What should our readers doing parkour? stgraviti.com Photos By: Tim Ansell connecting bridge between the community and the industry. Our content covers became the rst UAE national rugby player What other training know about parkour? There are no skills that I would consider Sealine Beach Resort and follow the “desert in the car loving UAE there to play for the Arabian Gulf - they were the do you do for surfing? Lastly, what’s Parkour is a freestyle sport. It’s not as risky or learning prior to going for parkour, but Lastly, do you think the city Yes You Can! highway” all the way to the Inland Sea. If you Here former UAE National Team. I made to the I do a lot of water training, like rock run- your dream surf spot? as dangerous as most people think, and is building strength and understanding the of Dubai is the perfect are on your fatbike, be sure that you go off are many opportunities to become Words By: Eulogy van Dyk Rugby World Cup 2008 squad. However, a ning underwater, swimming, paddling on My dream surf spot would be mainly about pushing your limits to achieve basic tenets of parkour is necessary for playground for parkour? the beaten track and try to ride out some of Photos By: Edgardo C. Bacay a motorsport marshal, but for severe, career-de ning injury ruled me out the board and stand-up paddle boarding. the Pipeline in Hawaii skills or Ptechniquesolar M45 to overcome0. A GPobstacles.S bike computerprogression. designed to support all ridingIt is!styles The public and playgroundsgoals. and parks are the sand dunes along the way. It is good to this article I shall concentrate on of rugby. Doctors told me that I wouldn’t Outside the water I do a lot of tness and We are a community that is motivated by perfect to kickstart your parkouring if you have a support vehicle with you as there are be able to play the sport or run, and I was workout at Pride Fitness Gym. I also go What competitions did you creativity and our passion for parkour.Stylish, Park- custoWhatmizable would an youd value say are for you ther money. are a beginner, and it is the best spot to To be brutally honest, there are many day visitors that visit the area in their off-road events. determined to get back on my feet. skateboarding often. represent UAE at? our challenges one’s creativity in staying on chaenges that parkour faces hone some advanced skills to some extent. no mountains in Qatar, but has 4x4’s. Also remember to always carry enough Emirates Desert Championship in the UAE? water with you — there are no water points entry to expert levels and is always based on honest and credible experience. I have competed and represented the UAE the move. The winter is the best time for outdoor this ever stopped a true mountain It’s a Friday morning, late in October, at Would you consider your As with the majority of outdoor activities, training since this is the time when the entire along the way! at the ISA World Games of Sur ng - this was biker at heart? Instead of “mountain 6:30 a.m. The rising sun peers over the injury as a twist of fate my rst competition, and took place in Peru. the summer heat is one big impediment. city becomes an absolute playground. The best time to ride of course is during the dunes to the sounds of motorbikes rev- that led you to surfing? Then I competed in Spain, in the Pantin Another challenge would be gaining permis- biking” perhaps a more accurate winter from mid-October to mid-April when ving. We are at Lahbab, the location for De nitely! I’m an injury magnet, as I’m very Classic Pro, and my third competition was sions since parkour is mostly held in the city. term would be “off-road biking”, but the temperature is cooler and less humid. the second round of the Emirates Desert in the Maldives. Finally, I went to Japan to I am still happy to report that you However, if you are really keen to get out Championship where an impressive eld of compete at the HyuogaPro. What training regimens during the summer months, the best thing to almost 100 moto and do you do to prepare? will nd a very large mountain bike you combine it with a headwind you will get a do is some night riding (with a head light of 20 auto participants are preparing for a Which competition was your I prefer ow warm-up which is something I community here that like to take good work out all together! course) or start really early before 5:00a.m. morning of racing. Al Khor (GPS: 25.705915, 51.535194) In When planning a mountain biking trip to Whilst keeping a connection to the region, the editorial platform features inspira- favourite and why? also teach – it’s a bit lengthy to explain, but WWW.POLAR.COM The Baja comprises two circuits, a 14km their bikes off-road. Qatar, it is best to get in touch with the local It is hard to say. Every competition had it is to know more about it you can visit my Insta- front of the Al Khor community grounds on track for cars and a 19km one for bikes, It all comes down to adding a bit of creativ- cycling groups. The most popular groups are memories and its moments. But my favour- gram page at @heshamiv. the beach side there is also a track made by over some tricky and technical sand dunes; ity to your ride and that is what makes it fun Qatar Chain Reaction, United Filipino Moun- ite, I would say, is the ISA World Games of fellow mountain bikers if you want to go for a the winner in each class will typically com- Distributed by Sport In Life Distribution | +971 4 289 6001 | [email protected] | sportinlife.ae out here! There are a couple of locations tain Bikers Qatar (UFMBQ) and Qatar Cyclists. Sur ng, as I have met a lot of new people What do you love most ride outside Doha that is not too far to drive. plete ve circuits. devices, meaning that Rally Control knows the car – the rst time we have needed to where you can go for a ride and the differ- All of these groups have Facebook pages and made so many friends. At that competi- about your sport? It is also a short loop so you can do a few laps My husband Neil and I have joined the where each competitor is on the course, do this in ve years of off-road marshalling! ent riding terrains give each location its own for some training. The terrain is a combina- where you can connect with likeminded tion I won three heats and the waves in Peru The freedom of movement that parkour al- event as marshals and we are allocated however occasionally technology fails so Our post sees two or three bikes pause unique experience. If you ever wanted to tion of hard packed sand with a few inclines riders, and as you know mountain bikers are were amazing. I caught the best and the lows! I could go anywhere I want, whenever Moto C passage control – our job is to we note down the numbers of the bikes for a short while to let their machines cool take a fatbike out for a ride, Qatar just has the and a surprise sand patch or two. “friendly bikers” so they are always happy to biggest wave of my life so far! I want and it all boils down to my decisions ensure that all bikes pass through the three and quads as they pass through, just in down and the rather busy sweep team tional, thought-provoking and informative rst-person adventure, combined with perfect setting for you to enjoy proper desert Zekreet (GPS: 25.485944, 50.846111).This welcome new riders or visitors in the country! sets of cones which mark our point and to case a biker gets “lost.” waves as they pass by to collect a few pleasure! is the area where you can cover some good Every year more and more events are add- provide a point of human contact on the The weather is rather warm for autumn broken down bikes which dot the course. Duhail (GPS: 25.392972, 51.485957) is miles. Located on the west coast of the coun- ed to the cycling calendar and this includes course. The third season of the EDC sees and a stiff breeze lifts the sand to give us By 10:30 a.m. the action is over and the an area in Doha where the mountain bike try, with the famous mushroom-like limestone mountain biking. Most events are in lap race all the bikes being tted with tracker a free exfoliation treatment; we retreat to only thing left to do is to drive the course community has mapped out their own track, format which adds to the excitement and also formations, this is where you can have some and pick up the “lollipops” which mark the which consists of short sections of Jeep track, makes it more user-friendly for spectators to fun in the sun! You can start at the village or route through the dunes. and some single tracks with short inclines join for the day. The most popular event at drive a bit further and start your ride at the Not all the marshals are “out in the eld”, to make the legs tired after a few laps. The this stage is the “Inland Sea Traverse” which gate of the nature reserve. There are some those who are not off-road drivers are put ground is mostly hard packed sand with some takes place normally towards the end of the landmarks like the mystery village or lm city to good use in the pit lane which is a hive practical and technical articles to educate readers on how to get involved with rocky sections. Take note not to cycle here cycling season in April, where you race from to see and if you are lucky enough, you can of activity for the duration of the event. after a rainy day as the surface becomes very spot some wildlife — such as the iconic Oryx the Sealine Beach Resort to the Inland Sea Marshals are given a small allowance which soft and muddy and riding is not possible. It - that makes the drive out worthwhile. There over six sand dunes. Proper mountain biking should cover their petrol as well as the is best to ask one of the local riders to take is no marked trail so you can just hit the road desert fun! Do keep an eye on the cycling chance to camp overnight and chill out by you to the start of this course as there are no for some proper mountain bike exploring. group community pages for updates on all INTERVIEWS WITH the camp re with the other marshals. sign posts to the track. Remember to pack your BBQ and swimsuit so local events. Fuwairit Beach (GPS:26.078392, 51.358784) that you can relax and cool down after your I truly believe that if you are currently Future Events: Friday 13th November has a small rock section where you can ride ride at the beach. living in the Middle East and like to explore 2015, Friday 12th February 2016, up and down to practice some technical skills. Inland Sea (GPS to Sealine Beach Re- new countries, you should use this different adventure pursuits. Our “Experts,” specialist writers, photographers, Friday 4th March 2016, Single Day Rally For a longer ride, hit the desert road up to sort24.862465, 51.514583) is the playground opportunity and come and explore Qatar on Friday January 29th 2016. the north and ride all the way to Al Mafjar for your fatbike (or mountain bike)! Located in your bike! Although we have no mountains beach and back (about a 30km ride). It is a the south of the country, this is where you will there is always a desert that provides a good Desert Challenge at terrain with some sandy sections but if nd the natural sand dunes. You can start at challenge. trendsetters, decision makers and leaders of the outdoor community here in the OUTDOOR PEOPLE IN UAE The ADDC is arguably the premier UAE and Middle East share their outdoor adventures in the form of stories and Exclusive interviews and pro les of photography within the magazine and online. Regular and one-off contributions are outdoor athletes, outdoor also selected each month to give writers a chance to get their works published. This ambassadors, movers and shakers OUR EXPERTS keeps the content fresh, diverse and lled with new experiences. The magazine is in the industry and the people to Columns from our pool of experts at any given split up into the following sections: watch out for. time on varied outdoor adventure and activities.

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