Playing in the sand at the White Wash sand dunes

[JeremyP]

We had a fun day trip yesterday learning to drive in the sand at the white wash sand dunes north of Moab. There are a few square miles designated 'open riding' so you can explore where you want (or dare) to. There are also sandstone features so it creates some interesting transitions. We were out there with a ranger and 4runner and had a blast, and the weather was also great, being in the 60's. I aired down to 30 but next time will probably go a bit lower. After a few hours of playing around I used 20% charge (in maybe 15 miles) so we were able to get home again with without needing to go out of the way to Green River to charge.

The 4runner got too close to the steep side of a dune and it gave way leading to a tricky situation!

I anchored the back and the 4runner winched forward off the ranger to make it out.

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[JeremyP]

I also got to use the ARB snatch strap when the 4runner got buried in a bowl. A compact snow shovel also works great in the sand!

 

[RealBillNye]

Do you need to have a flag while in those dunes?

 

[JeremyP]

Do you need to have a flag while in those dunes?

I didn't see flags mentioned in the information for the dunes.
https://www.blm.gov/visit/whitewash-sand-dunes-open-ohv-area-and-trail-system

 

[Robin]

I also got to use the ARB snatch strap when the 4runner got buried in a bowl. A compact snow shovel also works great in the sand!

Rivian comes to the rescue ?

 

[Glembi2]

I also got to use the ARB snatch strap when the 4runner got buried in a bowl. A compact snow shovel also works great in the sand!

What an awesome day!

In addition to the snatch strap, what else do you keep in the truck for sticky situations ?

 

[JeremyP]

I throw extra recovery gear on the frunk if I'm going on a trip that might need it!

Post in thread 'Adventures with our 2025 Rivian R1S dual motor max pack' https://expeditionportal.com/forum/...n-r1s-dual-motor-max-pack.246506/post-3195982

 

[Joules Burn]

Great photos, videos, and documentation! Hope you made some ICE converts - or at least sympathisers.

The three person sand blanket is precious!

 

[malditofman]

I didn't see flags mentioned in the information for the dunes.
https://www.blm.gov/visit/whitewash-sand-dunes-open-ohv-area-and-trail-system

A tall flag is always prudent for safety when off-road on sand, especially when dunes are present. Drive well.

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