Mountain Clean-up Hike at Wadi Shawka, RAK (Easy hike)

UAE, home of the most breathtaking peaks, mesmerizing views and an intoxicating atmosphere.

Experience the joy of trekking where we unveil the beauty of mountains to your soul along with helping reduce the impact plastic and other rubbish has on the mountains with our "Mountain clean-up drive".

Plastic is not just clogging landfill sites and threatening our oceans and marine life; its also killing the pristine peaks of our world and accelerating climate change. Plastic is one of the most persistent pollutants on Earth. It's made to last - and it does, often for 400 years or more.

Come join us on a thrilling yet adventurous clean up trek on Saturday, 13 February at Wadi Shawka, RAK where we plan the most beautiful yet Beginners trek along with a Mountain clean-up. Experience with us the climb where mountain’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.

We are inviting volunteers who have a thirst for adventure and a heart to preserve and protect nature. And with the clean-up, Mother Nature shall bestow upon your soul a wholesome and a gratifying experience.

Before we share more details on the hike, please note the very simple rules as part of the Mountain Clean-up Drive.

1. All the volunteers will be handed trash bags and gloves before the trek. We have few trash grabber sticks as well which helps you to pick the trash without bending down.

2. Our main focus is to experience the Mountain's beauty and help clean it of plastics, glasses, and other non-biodegradable contents.

3. We are going to keep the trash bags filled with garbage in the nearest dustbin area on our way to the hike. If that is not possible, we will pack it neatly and put flags for others to see and help us in keeping these trash bags to the nearest dustbin areas later and inform the authorities for their help.

4. All Volunteers are required to adhere to the Covid-19 safety guidelines such as wearing masks, social distancing etc.

5. Needless to say that no littering from our side is appreciated.

6. Please note that final list of attendees will be made on the temporary whatsapp group created, the link to which will be posted in the comment box.

Name: Wadi Shawka, RAK

Type: Beginner (Beginners should join if they do at least any physical activity on regular basis)

Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/SLk9M23DCpq8jHfz7 (4x4 is not required)

When: 13 February 2021

Time: 7:00 am at the Meeting Point

Distance: Approx. 8 kms.

Maximum Elevation: 513 M.

Duration: 3 to 4 Hours.

What to bring:

1- 3 LTR water is mandatory MUST

2- Hiking shoes (or sports shoes)

3- Chocolates, energy bars, bananas, oranges etc (at least one of the items is a must carry)

4- Sun screen

5- Sun glasses

6- Hat /Cap

7- Backpack to carry your things (kindly try to bring sports or hiking bags) MUST

8- Facemask and hand sanitizers

Avoid:

1- Pets
2- Playing loud music on Portable speaker/phone while hiking
3- Joining while you are feeling sick (fever, cough specifically)

Notes:

1- Please note that there is no official tour company which is organizing this. We are just sharing one cause of exploring the mountains with the like-minded people and doing our bit to keep the Mountain clean.

2- Hot tea / Snacks will be served after the hiking.

For any information, please contact:

Bhavya (+971-50 727 4555)
Mona (+971-50 414 5025)