The eighth edition of the increasingly popular event got underway soon after dawn, the early morning light showing the way for thousands of athletes taking part in the full marathon, half-marathon,...
Oman
Off-Road Route: The Madinat Triangle
The Madinat Zayed Triangle is a very easy route, with occasional patches of very soft sand, which takes you into beautiful remote desert whilst still receiving a 3G (Etisalat) signal. It’s an ideal...
Discover Off the Beaten Track Oman
5 night/6 day Oman Tour After many years of exploring Oman, I have teamed up with Muscat-based Ibex Adventures to deliver an interesting and varied tour of Oman. The Sultanate is such a beautiful...
Al Hajar Mountains #4
On the edge of Wadi Ghul, also known as Oman’s grand canyon, in the grandiose Al Hajar mountains, I stand uneasy, defying my fear of heights on a narrow trail alongside a never ending cliff. This...
Hundreds of Runners – Including Famous Faces – Rush to Register for First OMAN by UTMB
High demand for a place in the first ever OMAN by UTMB® event has seen hundreds of runners sign up, including many of the best-known members of the international ultra-trail community. With places...
Sultan of the Groms Surf Competition
2018 Desert Invitational - Ras Al Hadd, Oman, Saturday 11th August This weekend saw the very first surf competition to be held in the Sultanate of Oman. The event, organised by Oman Surf School’s,...
Sheesa Beach Dhow Cruises
Diving in the Musandam of Oman offers the dive enthusiast a chance to challenge themselves by experiencing some of the most adventurous diving in the region if not further abroad as well. Currents,...
The Omani Stretch: Epilogue
Day 3 - 16th April It was a perfect start as usual. I was the first to hear the waves breaking on the shore, it was almost like a melody in the ear. The sun was already up and shining on the crystal...
Hold Your Breath! Freediving in the Sultanate of Oman
Words By: Paul Winter Photos By: Yahya Al Hooti and Mehmet Arikok The Sultanate of Oman has a fantastically rich maritime history, going back more than 5000 years ago. During these times, Oman’s...