Brenton invites you to

Winch It Out

Sabie River Mud Run. One river crossing, one bogged truck, one long pull.

Hold the winch. Five pulls, five details.

  1. The trip Sabie River Mud Run A day of forestry tracks and river crossings, hosted by Brenton
  2. When Saturday 23 January 2027 One long day. Back at the river camp for a braai.
  3. Convoy 06:30 SAST At the fuel station at the top of Main Street, Sabie. Wheels roll 07:00.
  4. The route Mac Mac forest loop 62 km · Grade 3 of 5 · three river crossings
  5. Pack Recovery kit, tyre gauge & a radio Radio on channel 14. Full list in the invitation.

Out. Now come get stuck with us.

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Trip sheet

Sabie River Mud Run

Forestry climbs, red clay ruts and three river crossings in the hills above Sabie. Someone will get stuck. That’s the point. Hosted by Brenton.

Date
23 January 2027Saturday
Convoy
06:30 SASTDrivers’ briefing, then wheels roll at 07:00
Meet
Main Street, SabieAt the fuel station at the top of Main Street, Sabie. Fill up there.
Route
Mac Mac forest loop62 km · ±7 hours · Sabie, Mpumalanga
Difficulty
Grade 3 of 5Low range essential, diff lock helps. Stock vehicles on decent all-terrain tyres are welcome: we’ll spot you through.
Radio
Handhelds on channel 14For the whole convoy. Spares in the lead vehicle if you don’t have one.
Trail fee
R250 per vehicleForestry permit, paid at the gate. Card or cash.
After
Braai at the river campFire’s lit by 16:00. Bring your own meat and drinks.

In the back of the truck

  • Snatch strap & two rated shackles
  • Tyre deflator & pressure gauge
  • A compressor, or a friend with one
  • Handheld radio on channel 14
  • Gloves & a full change of clothes
  • Lunch, water & a cooler box
  • Meat for the braai
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Kindly reply by 15 January 2027

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