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Navigating Desert Dunes Without GPS: Map, Compass and Landmark Basics

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October 08, 2026

Navigating Desert Dunes Without GPS: Map, Compass and Landmark Basics

How to plan bearings, read dune shapes and use landmarks so you can keep moving confidently across featureless sand...

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Common Mistakes Drivers Make on Their First Big Dune Ascent

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September 24, 2026

Common Mistakes Drivers Make on Their First Big Dune Ascent

Most failed first dune ascents come down to a few avoidable habits — wrong gear, road tyre pressures, lost momentum...

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How to Read a Sand Dune: A Beginner's Guide to Slopes, Crests and Slip Faces

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September 12, 2026

How to Read a Sand Dune: A Beginner's Guide to Slopes, Crests and Slip Faces

Learn the anatomy of a sand dune — windward slopes, crests and slip faces — and how to judge a safe approach,...

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