These training videos cover everything you need to know before riding at the Glamis Sand Dunes. Our team filmed each video on-site at Vendor Row and across the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area, using the same rental vehicles you will be driving. Watch these Glamis Sand Dunes riding tips before your trip so you can arrive prepared and spend your rental time on the sand, not in a classroom.
New to dune riding? These training videos will help you get started and build confidence on the sand. Before heading out, review our dune riding safety tips and understand the ATV riding rules at Glamis including helmets, flags, and permits.
Every topic covered in these videos is also part of the in-person safety briefing you receive at pickup. Watching in advance lets you absorb the material at your own pace and ask more specific questions when you arrive at Vendor Row.
Our premium Glamis RV rental units bring full-size living to the sand dunes. These larger units are built for extended stays, bigger groups, and anyone who wants home-level comfort between dune rides. Multiple slide-outs open up generous interior space, and loft or bunk areas accommodate additional guests.
Proper harness fitment is critical in a side-by-side. This video demonstrates how to adjust and secure the safety harness in every Can-Am Maverick X3 model. Our team shows the correct shoulder strap positioning, lap belt tension, and how to verify the harness is locked before riding. All passengers must be properly secured before the vehicle moves.
This is the most important training video for first-time dune riders. Our team demonstrates the core techniques you need to ride safely across the Glamis Sand Dunes. The video covers approaching dune crests at controlled speed, reading terrain on the other side before committing, descending steep faces without losing control, and executing turns on loose sand without rolling.
Climbing large sand dunes requires committed throttle and a straight line approach. This video covers how to read a hill before attempting it, choosing the right line, maintaining momentum through soft sand transitions, and what to do if you lose traction halfway up. Stalling on a steep face is the most common beginner mistake at the Glamis dunes, and this video shows exactly how to avoid it.
Our 250cc Honda and Suzuki ATVs use a clutchless manual transmission, which is different from both automatic and standard manual systems. This video demonstrates how clutchless shifting works, including upshifting, downshifting, and finding neutral. You will also learn the throttle, front brake lever, rear brake pedal, and kill switch locations. ATV riders at Glamis who watch this video before pickup consistently report feeling more confident on the sand.
The Glamis Sand Dunes cover over 40 miles of open sand, and the terrain shifts constantly. This video serves as a visual Glamis Sand Dunes guide, covering the major landmarks, GPS waypoints, and reference points you can use to stay oriented. Our team walks through the key areas: Vendor Row, Gecko Road, Oldsmobile Hill, Competition Hill, the Washes, Cement Flats, and the canal boundaries. You will also learn how to use your phone GPS to navigate back to camp.
This video covers the gear and supplies that make your Glamis trip safe and comfortable. Our team reviews helmet fitment (we provide helmets, but proper sizing matters), recommended clothing layers for desert temperature swings, eye protection options, and the essentials to pack in your vehicle: water, sunscreen, phone charger, and first aid supplies. Riders who prepare properly enjoy longer, more comfortable days on the sand.
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Still have questions? Our text-based FAQ page covers additional topics, or call and text our team directly at (760) 573-6825.