Khalifah Al Ghafri as an Emirati has become one of the youngest leader in adventure in the GCC, with his multiple talent in various Peak Adventures from BASE Jumping, skydive, climbing and leading a group call Commando_42. A humble, focus, generous and very knowledgeable adventurer. He is playing on global scale. His group is getting bigger and bigger everyday as he encourage others to get outdoor and explore the country which is the best way to explore the UAE.
Khalifah Al Ghafri as an Emirati has become one of the youngest leader in adventure in the GCC, with his multiple talent in various Peak Adventures from BASE Jumping, skydive, climbing and leading a group call Commando_42. A humble, focus, generous and very knowledgeable adventurer. He is playing on global scale. His group is getting bigger and bigger everyday as he encourage others to get outdoor and explore the country which is the best way to explore the UAE.
Tell us a little bit about yourself…
I’m an ordinary guy with a passion for the outdoors, nature and adventure sports.
How did you started Adventure?
From an early age I loved outdoor adventure sports and exploring the mountains and deserts of RAK. My first real passion was riding motor bikes. When I skydiving in my early twenties I met people who did all kinds of adventure sports and really introduced me to the paramotor, paragliding, scuba diving and climbing.
How many years ago did you start to climb and base jump?
Climbing around 8 years ago and BASE jumping around 4 years ago. I had to become a solid skydiver before I could begin BASE.
What inspire you to stay focus?
Passion. I’m dedicated to outdoor sports and relish the challenge presented in these sports.
How do you see the climbing community coming up in the UAE?
I’d like it to become more mainstream and more people taking up and trying the sport. There is already a strong community with men and women from many nationalities, I’d like this to continue to grow.
You as an Emirati how can you inspire others to join you in this journey and what message you have for them?
Everyone can inspire people but I’m hoping, as a local, my knowledge of the locals mountains, and determination will inspire people to try something new.
What is your objective?
To be the best I can be, having something I’m passionate about really drives me.
How do you see the UAE moving forward in the adventure world?
The UAE is already full of adventure sports and I think it will develop and become more accessible to more people and I’d like to be involved!
People can reach out to him on his instagram: khalifah_alghafri_uae and his group commandos_42 to experience adventure with the locals that knows this country better than anyone else. ■
Written by: Arnaud Laviolette
Photos: Supplied
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