[FA_Cheech]

Spud, having visited this area during my days in the USN, I can testify to the fact that this area gets over 100 inches of rain a year. IMHO, the matting would quicky sink down into the mud under load, but still provide support. Once the mud oozes up through the holes in the matting the apperance from the air, IMHO, would closely match the textures you are currently using.