08.11.2025 – 09.11.2025

10km 4wd

7.5km hike.

Total trip time in: 3 hours

We recently traded our comfortable couches for mud and elbow grease as we set out on an exciting mission: giving Steyning Hut a much-needed makeover! This adventure was part of the incredible ‘Love Our Huts’ campaign, a testament to the community spirit dedicated to preserving these backcountry gems.

Adventure with a Hitch (Literally!)
It wouldn’t be a true backcountry adventure without a little drama!

Our journey hit a major snag just 10 kilometers in.

We were confidently driving along when, whoosh, our vehicle got seriously bogged down! We were stuck fast in the mud, and for a moment, the mission seemed to be over before it truly began.
A huge, massive thanks is due to the station just a kilometer back. They were absolute lifesavers, allowing us to borrow their Ute to tow our vehicle out of the mire!

Shifting Gears and Treading On
With our trusty Jeep safely extracted, we decided not to risk any further bog-related incidents. We left the vehicle in a secure spot and initiated Plan B: hiking it in!

This meant shifting gears quickly from driving to trekking. We strapped on our packs, which were suddenly a lot heavier, and started the 7.5-kilometer haul. Every step of the way, we were carrying not just our overnight gear, but also all the cleaning supplies and equipment needed for the spruce-up. The weight was real, but the mission was calling!

Worth Every Step: A Hut Renewed
Despite the unexpected detour, the sweat, and the mud, arriving at Steyning Hut at 2pm made it all worthwhile.

This hut is an absolutely awesome place. The setting is incredible, and you can instantly feel the history and warmth of the shelter. We spent the rest of the afternoon working hard, cleaning, repairing, and giving the old place some much-deserved TLC. Seeing the transformation after all the effort was deeply satisfying.

The ‘Love Our Huts’ campaign reminds us that these special places are maintained by passion, dedication, and the willingness to push through a few muddy setbacks!
The effort was totally worth it. We left Steyning Hut refreshed and ready for its next visitors to enjoy a clean, well-loved shelter.

Did you or are you participating in a ‘Love Our Huts’ weekend? Share your adventure stories in the comments below!