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A numbered hash run

Run 2527 – Halloween Hash Run

Hares: Abandoned Pussy and Princess Monkey Spanker

Location: Vern’s

622 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1G4

https://maps.app.goo.gl/uP9BpN2sXd9zCQp67

RA:  Hump the Shark

Attendance: 25

Ready to Energize!

The Beginning

Halloween is an interesting time of year for some. It brings out some creativity for those that like to dress up! With the Monday run falling a few days before the calendar Halloween, time for a downtown run from a dive bar.

AP and PMS have been magnanimous is setting trail recently, somewhat due to their commitment to the hash, and perhaps some free time afforded them by the teacher strike.

Vern’s is a special place to host a run. Not for the mainstream, they cater to a clientele on the edge of society. A great place to host a dress up hash run! The downstairs location made the vibe even more special!

The hashers assembled in the basement dive bar and a bit of costume appraisal took place prior to the run.

Others in costume were afraid to come into the bar, so we will find them in the circle! Some baseball game was on in the bar, but it was time to circle up outside!

A few additions to the group here!

Insane Bolt ran the circle as we went through the announcements and introductions.

The hares were called into the circle to describe the marks to expect for the circle!

With some explanation on the use flagging and the pack was released. Off we went to find the marks!

The Trail

A hunt for marks began. Some false trails to allow the fast runners to vent some energy, then find and follow the true trail.

Continuing our urban exploration, the start to angle toward the river trail system.

Carrying on through Princess (Monkey Spanker) Island Park, we had both dark pathways and parks.

There was a huge staircase out of the river valley. For those that missed the check, 167 stairs in total. Too exhausted to take any pictures, but the view was spectacular!

Hashers taking it all in.

Someone took an art shot!

More sites to take in . Of course a run through the Library concourse is good form.

Dodging traffic, people, other distractions then off to the C-Train for a cross town rescue.

Finally, the regroup vehicle was spotted and there was much rejoicing.

Refreshments were enjoyed until it was time to head back to the bar.

Beer was ordered and paid for with cash only. Did not know that we had that sort of thing still around! Down down’s to follow.

Down Down’s

Hump the Shark was the chosen Religious Advisor (RA) for the evening. He had quite a task ahead of him with the amount of material generated on trail.

The hares were celebrated for setting a fine trail. Notwithstanding the large distance we had to cover. An epic trail was set and delivered.

Other offences we cited by the RA.

With the down down’s completed, we were declared “on the piss”. Apparently the baseball game was still on for those that were interested.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

The trail ended up to be close to 10 km in length. However, a portion of this was on the C-Train. Thus, personal records were set for the speed of some of those km’s. Great views of the city and an opportunity to see parts of the city not normally experienced.

Hash Extra

Here are some photo’s of the walkers and pictures provided by others!

Run 2526 – Cumming and Going

Hares: Lazy Cummer and OPP

Location: The Trop Bar and Grill

1501 34 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 2B1

https://maps.app.goo.gl/iFcFVseVg4Qo7voL7

RA:  Hump the Shark

Attendance: 25

Bridge over the Elbow River

The Beginning

The high level of enthusiasm for the hash continues as the weather gets colder. However, having hares step forward to set trails has been challenging lately. We are very thankful that Lazy Cummer and OPP who magnanimously volunteered to set this trail. Starting from the Trop Bar and Grill in Marda Loop, the gateway to the challenges of nearby River Park and the toney neighbourhoods with hills and trees.

Traffic issues in Marda Loop have been somewhat resolved. The construction nightmare of the past years is substantially history. Good news is that 33 Ave SW is done. Bad news is that 34 Ave SW is now under construction. The Trop is on 34 Ave.

Once we sorted out the where to park, we came into the Trop to join the major crowd that was there to watch some sort of baseball game. Nevertheless, we packed into our reserved section and got ready to relocate outside to the cold and dark to start the run.

Once inside, we had a full house to content with. Appreciated that we had tables set aside for us.

Our hashmaster, Camshaft, informed the group that it was time to go “outside” and form a circle.

Camshaft went through the announcements and introductions. The hares were called into the circle to describe the marks they had selected for the trail!

Lazy Cummer pointed to the “do not enter” sign in the alley, and the pack was released.

The Trail

Down the alley we went, heading south. If we keep going this way, we will end up in the darkness of River Park.

Through the neighbourhoods of Elbow Park until we found the regroup.

With much milling about enjoying suitable beverages, it was decided to do “outside” down downs … at the regroup. This choice avoids problems with the baseball crowd at the pub.

The Down Down’s

Hump the Shark was the religious advisor (RA). He prepared his program on the spot. He called the group to order, selected a choir of Walk Wanker and Lying Sack of Shit, and began the ceremony.

The hares were called into the circle and rewarded for a fine trail.

We acknowledged our visitors from New Zealand and Edmonton.

A number of crimes and offences were acknowledged.

With all the crimes dealt with, the group was declared on the piss by the RA.

Back to the bar for the continuance of the good times. Our arrival time corresponded with some event in the game where the home team went ahead! I trust our group was instrumental in the win.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair

Trail Summary

A fine 5 km trail with many interesting features. Great job by Lazy Cummer and OPP.

Run 2525 – Thanksgiving Leftovers Run

Hares: Abandoned Pussy and Princess Monkey Spanker

Location: Local 403 Eatery

380 Canyon Meadows Dr SE #3133, Calgary, AB T2J 7C3

https://maps.app.goo.gl/zcBALTy24wfXfMLg6

RA:  Hardly

Attendance: 14

Thankful for Wet Beaver

The Beginning

The Thanksgiving Holiday is a significant milestone in the calendar. Lots of turkey and family stuff going on. Setting a Thanksgiving Hash Run is getting more difficult as the group gets smaller, and those willing to host are scarce.

For this year, we decided for make the Thanksgiving Run a regular evening run and found two enthusiastic teachers with time to set trail.

Abandoned Pussy and Princess Monkey Spanker volunteered to set trail from Local 403 Eatery and Pub off Canyon Meadows Drive SE. This location is very close to Fish Creek, a harbinger of things to come!

The group arrived in the twilight as darkness for the run is now a thing. We started inside and waited patiently for the group to fill out.

We headed outside to circle up in the diminishing daylight. Needed to get the circle done and out on the trail as darkness will be a challenge for the Fish Creek experience that the hares had in store for us.

Insane Bolt was the Hashmaster of the day. He quickly went through the announcements and introductions prior to calling for the hares.

The hares described the marks they had planned for the trail!

The pack was released to find the marks of the true trail.

The Trail

Off from the parking lot, we headed toward Fish Creek Park to see if we were on trail. A cunning false trail was awaiting the fast hashers. Eventually, the true trail was discovered and the park was afoot!

Off to the dark trails of Fish Creek. Some interesting things were seen, including a wet beaver and a marked tree.

Through the dark pathways, we finally emerged out of the valley and into the neighbourhood!

Eventually, we stumbled upon the regroup after taking the pedestrian C-Train bridge over Macleod Trail.

A bit of mingling in the dark while enjoying the beverages from the regroup car.

After a discussion, it was decided to do abbreviated outside down down’s with Hardly as the Religious Advisor (RA).

The Down Down’s

Hardly made up material and we agreed that the choir would be the group! Let’s get this done so we can go inside for more beer!

The hares were acknowledged followed by other accusations. A rant of stories, truth and lies.

After all the stories were delivered, Hardly declared the group “on the piss”.

The group retired to the Local 403 for more refreshments and food. A fine trail was enjoyed by all.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

The trail was somewhere around 6 km through the darkness of Fish Creek! An enjoyable hashing experience was had by all.

Run 2424 – Teachers Strike Run

Hares: Abandoned Pussy, Princess Monkey Spanker and Hot Cheeks

Location: Bottlescrew Bill’s Pub

140 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0A3

https://maps.app.goo.gl/2kNso5oFw7YLvLpf6

RA:  Abandoned Pussy

Attendance: 24

#Red4EdAB

The Beginning

Well, the teachers are on strike again. As we have teachers in our group, it was decided that they should host the run on the first day of their strike.

Abandoned Pussy, Princess Monkey Spanker and Hot Cheeks agreed to set trail from Bottlescrew Bill’s Pub on 10 Ave SW, just on the south side of the train tracks. They encouraged the group to wear something red to support their cause.

A good turn out of 24 hashers arrived for the trail. The weather was good and all were eager to run the trail the teachers had set through the beltline and downtown neighbourhoods!

The group assembled outside getting ready for the circle to begin.

Our freshly minted Hashmaster called the circle to order. We had visitors and archives plus announcements prior to the introductions.

Camshaft took control and successfully ran the circle, a success for the new Hashmaster.

The hares were called into the circle to explain the marks that had been set for the trail.

The pack was released to find the true trail.

The Trail

Off under the tracks toward downtown seemed like a good idea, until the false trail was found and the pack returned. Eventually true trail marks were found and the pack was On On!

With the true trail discovered, the pack followed the marks and explored the neighbourhood!

Apparently there were some art lovers on trail who took some interesting pictures!

Eventually, the art walk was over and the pack ending up doing outdoor down down’s at a parking lot close to Bottlescrew Bill’s. Abandoned Pussy was the Religious Advisor (RA).

With the down down’s complete, the pack was declared to be “on the piss”. Suspect some retired back to Bottlescrew Bill’s for a debrief.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair, who was busy with wine touring elsewhere.

Trail Summary

Looks like somewhere between 6 km and 8 km through the beltline neighbourhoods.

Hash Extra

Some of us had to endure a wine tour through the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. Will not bore you with the details.

Run 2423 – Yummy Kippers and Erections!

Hares: Hardly and Twisty

Location: Bitter Sisters Brewing Company

510 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary, AB T2V 0T3

https://maps.app.goo.gl/MRHPW6rsz86fJ73j6

RA:  Stool Stuffer

Attendance: 27

Yummy Kippers and Erections!

The Beginning

As regular as clockwork, the annual Yummy Kippers run combined with the Erections for the group. A many dimensional event, we plan to celebrate Yom Kippur (atonement and repentance), enjoy some golden goldfish, have a run and finally, renew the CH3 mismanagement for another year.

The start location was Bitter Sisters Brewing Company. However, the have short hours on Monday’s, so it was decided to do the ceremonies in the back parking lot with a good streetlight. Sneak into Bitter Sisters prior to closing to enjoy a pint and enjoy the evening.

Hashers began to arrive. The smart ones parked behind the pub while the other ones chose to park in the front parking lot and walked to the run start location.

Princess Monkey Spanker called the circle to order and went through the announcements and introductions.

The hares were invited into the circle to describe the marks they have for the run.

With the marks described, the first mark was a check and the pack was released! Madly off in all directions looking for the true trail!

The Trail

From the staring point, there were many options for the trail to go. Initially, the pack went the “wrong way”, only to conclude that there were no marks to be found.

A snow collection was nearby, which could have been a snow ball opportunity. Opportunity not taken!

With many possibilities to explore, the pack was initially confused.

It was in the alley, and now the pack was on trail.

With the parking lot achieved, it was time to enjoy refreshments and prepare for the outdoor down down’s.

Snacks were available to compliment the refreshments!

The Down Down’s

The group continued to get organized. Chairs appeared and hashers were mingling and enjoying beverages in anticipation of both the down down’s and the Erections!

Stool Stuffer was guilted into performing the Religious Advisor (RA) duties. Some confusion on the timing of the recent Rocky Mountain Hash resulted SS and RB being no shows. Stoolie has volunteered to RA the Rocky Mountain. Thus, it seems reasonable to have Stoolie RA the run tonight!

Stool Stuffer prepared his program. Essentially this is a prelube the “big event”, the Erections! Stoolie declared that all down down’s would have the participants select their own song.

First off, a down down for the hares! A fine trail though the wilds of Kingsland resulting in a fine experience for those who participated!

Various and sundry offences were conjured up. Fashion, shortcutting, and other made up offences.

Menage-a-Trois had a milestone. She cunningly conscripted a stunt double to help with the middle part of the half yard.

With the down down’s done, acknowledged the RA, it was now time for the Erections! Hashmaster Insane Bolt went through the formalities of resolving the MisManagement for the next year.

Erections in progress

Erections are a big deal. Volunteering to help the club continue to deliver a great hashing experience is good for the soul. It takes a village to run the Hash, and we can now have a new crew to see us through for another year. The painful details of who is doing what will follow. Short story – PMS steps down. Camshaft steps up. The rest of the bunch continue and all is well!

With the stress of the Erections done, it was off to Bitter Sisters to enjoy a pint before they kick us out.

Pyro even brought his own chair for comfort. There may have been a small problem with who had the keys to the car. Best seat in the house!

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

A moderate trail of close to 5 km’s was enjoyed. Good temperatures and lots of marks made it all good! Thanks for Hardly and Twisty for setting an appropriate trail for us all!

Run 2422 – Insane-in-the-Membrane

Hares: Insane Bolt and Pyro

Location: Brewsmith Brewing Company

6311 Bowness Rd NW, Calgary, AB T3B 0E5

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ceVSQJ77ib2WLAGy6

RA:  Skewbic Hair

Attendance: 23

Sunset Is A Thing!

The Beginning

As the summer is now done, finding hares for the fall is equally as challenging. With the current mismanagement counting the remaining number of runs they are responsible for setting, Insane Bolt, our illustrious Hashmaster, felt compelled to volunteer to set trail.

Significant in hash numerology, the run was set for September 22 and coincidentally was Run 2422 . You would think that all would have double 22’s present! Sadly, this numbers fact was not adequately communicated to the pack yet 4 intrepid hashers were decked out in their 22 finery.

He selected a new venue in Bowness NW, Brewsmith Brewing Company, as the run start location. With this start point, we had ample new terrain to explore.

The group starting arriving and got set up in the pub prior to the run start. Some of us who were fashionably late, missed this part of the warm up to the run. Nevertheless, we joined the pack as they were relocating to the designated circle up location.

PMS identified the centre of the circle, and the pack figured it our from there.

A reasonable turnout of 23 hashers in remarkable warm weather was a good sign. Unfortunately, the length of the day is getting shorter. Start in the light, finish in the dark. Headlights are something we need to remember to bring! With the Jell-O shorts completed, it was time to get organized.

PMS went through the introductions and announcements. Special run for both Mucky Dip and Hump the Shark. Regular visitors from BC, Pull My Woody and Sticky Lips.

Eventually, it was time to bring the hares into the circle to describe the marks for tonight’s trail.

The marks described, the pack was released to find the marks of the true trail.

The Trail

With the daylight diminishing, the pack headed out along the wide sidewalks of Bowness Road NW.

After much up and down through the forest trail, we came upon a new neighbourhood with a park! Let the play time begin.

From the park, it was a series of pathways which lead down toward Canada Olympic Park, including some sunset viewpoints.

Up to the top of the hill, we had to navigate through the commercial businesses leading to the true trail.

Down the hill and through the streets looking for marks. We knew that we had to get over the tracks to make it back to the pub. This provided a great opportunity for train spotting!

Eventually, the train passes and we looked for marks. We found out that Insane Bolt set this portion of the trail and had many check backs in close proximity to the regroup. False trails near the end are demoralizing.

Finally, the regroup vehicle was spotted and we could celebrate the finish of a fine run.

With the regroup done, it was back to the pub to do the down down’s inside.

The group figured out the beer and food options and awaited for the down down’s to begin.

The Down Down’s

Hump the Shark has finally figured out how to get a volunteer to be the Religious Advisor. In the previous week, he had offered up a “free beer” for a volunteer for next week. Foolishly, Skewbic Hair succumbed to the offer last week and was reminded that he was RA for this week.

With work to do, Skewbic Hair handed off his paparazzi duties to Shakesbeer and got busy with putting together a program.

Do not let the truth get in the way a good story. A number of offences and crimes were invented and the program was ready. A choir of Sticky Lips and OPP were volunteered and we were ready to go!

With all the down down’s completed, the pack was declared “on the piss”.

A fine evening with a great trail from a new venue that appears to be Hash friendly!

Scribed by Skewbic Hair

The Trail

A fine effort of something like 8 – 9 kms. New terrain with new challenges. Thanks to Pyro and Insane Bolt for making this happen.

Run 2421 – Menage-a-Quatre

Hares: Menage-a-trois, Hot Cheeks

Location: Menage-a-Trois Mansion

Prospect Ave SW Calgary, AB T2S 0X7

https://maps.app.goo.gl/zckJEoPNQf3MZU3u5

RA:  Hump the Shark

Attendance: 29

View Point of the City!

The Beginning

We have been having trouble finding people to set runs. We have openings in the future that need to be filled. As of last week, this run did not have a hare. Thankfully, Hot Cheeks succumbed to run setting frequency guilt and volunteered to set trail. She managed to conscript Menage-a-Trois to not only help, but to host the venue.

The pack arrived to Menage’s leafy neighbourhood and found a parking place. A good turnout of close to 30 hashers was a good sign. We had to follow the marks to the back yard which was our assembly point.

Still daylight at the beginning, we pack mingled in the back yard in anticipation of the run start.

PMS called to pack to circle up in the front yard. The pack complied and a circle formed on the front yard.

PMS ran the circle and went through the announcements and introductions.

The hares were called into the circle to describe the marks. With much enthusiasm, the hares described the trail they had planned for us!

With the instructions done, we were released to find the trail markings.

The Trail

The pack spread out to find the marks. After some well placed check backs, the true trail was revealed.

Following marks we made it back to the regroup, which happened to be at the same place we started. We set up chairs and enjoyed refreshment in the backyard.

As the beverages were prepared, the activities progressed to the down down’s.

Down Down’s

Hump the Shark performed the role of Religious Advisor. Dastardly did a fine job of organizing the refreshments.

Hump the Shark chose a choir. Lazy Cummer and Strap On Crampon were selected to deliver the songs to match the crimes.

With the down down’s all done, we were declared “on the piss” after the RA received a down down.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair

Trail Summary

A fine trail through the neighbourhoods of Upper Mount Royal, Lower Mount Royal and Cliff Bungalow. Close to 5 km’s of trail were enjoyed.

Run 2420 – Run No Evil

Hares: Snevil

Location: Stanley Park West Parking Lot

Across from 403 Riverdale Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0X7

https://maps.app.goo.gl/VrPrzG47KmEQ9eeU7

RA:  Insane Bolt

Attendance: 32

Roaring Nancy Explains the Bridge Date Error

The Beginning

September is a month of transition. Weather can be anything and darkness now begins to intrude on the hash runs. The length of the day is decreasing at an alarming rate. As such, end of run in twilight and down down’s in the dark. Time to dig out the headlights!

Snevil volunteered to set trail starting from Stanly Park, west parking lot. Mature neighbourhoods, steep slopes, Elbow River and some great views were all part of the experience.

The group converged on the west parking lot and a good turn out of 30+ people were present. Something like a circle started to form as every got organized for the Hash Mattress to call the group to order.

PMS attempted to get the circle together and went through the formalities of announcements and introductions.

The hare, Snevil, was called into the circle to describe the marks.

Snevil in the circle

Snevil declared that the pack was released to find the marks she had cleverly left on only vertical surfaces.

The Trail

From the parking lot, the trail drifted by the swimming pool and the tennis courts only to squeeze down into a steep dense forest trail.

From the regroup, we headed back to the picnic area for down down’s. The group assembled their chairs and things in anticipation of the forthcoming ceremonies.

The Down Down’s

Insane Bolt was appointed Religious Advisor (RA) for the evening. The group decided that the last one to arrive gets the privilege of RA duties. A win-win situation.

Insane and helpers organized the down down beverages.

Insane Bolt burst into action. A choir was appointed and the program gegan.

Insane Bolt went through his list of crimes and acknowledgements. Much to celebrate for such a fine run.

With all crimes and punishments delivered, we were declared “on the piss” by Insane Bolt. The group packed up in the darkness and dispersed,.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

It looks like 7 to 8 km’s of fine running. Even the twilight could not temper the pack enjoyed. Fine trail by Snevil.

Hash Extra

Apparently, some pictures were taken from the walkers trail. Looks like they had a great time as well!

Run 2419 – Labour Day Afternoon Run

Hares: Booty Camp and Snow Blower

Location: Booty Blower Bodega

2013 17 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M0S7

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Kvot2TFFd9xF5U9N6

RA:  Abandoned Pussy

Attendance: 19

A Labour of Love

The Beginning

Labour Day signals the end of summer. No more wearing white. It is also a big football day in Canada with Edmonton and Calgary teams inconveniently playing in the afternoon.

Booty Camp and Snow Blower have a great place for afternoon runs. With a great location and a fine backyard, no better place to start and finish trail on a hot summer afternoon.

The group found street parking and gathered in the backyard.

Time to run, so PMS called the circle to order and went through the program of announcements and introductions. Booty Camp and Snow Blower went through the marks. The pack was released to find true trail.

The Trail

Off into the Capitol Hill neighbourhood to find the marks. Looks like the trail ran through Confederation Park and meandered through the streets and alleys.

Playground action was enjoyed. Hashers were scaring off the small children from the vicinity.

Eventually, the regroup was discovered and a refreshment was enjoyed by the group.

After the regroup was completed, the pack migrated back to the Booty Blower Bodega backyard (B4) for down down’s.

The Down Down’s

The pack assembled in the back yard, getting ready for the entertaining program that was about to be delivered.

Abandoned Pussy was the Religious Advisor and likely a group choir.

Once the down down’s were over, there may have been some distractions in the neighbourhood with the football game shenanigans.

All done, the group was declared “on the piss”.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

Looks like a solid 6 km’s according to this summary on Strava.

Hash Extra

Apparently, they have this football thing on Labour Day in which the enemies from Edmonton come to visit the champions from Calgary. The Game ended as it should with the home team defeating the Edmonton squad.

Run 2418 – Humpday On A Monday, Courtesy of Hump the Shark

Hares: Hump the Shark

Location: Fish Creek Boat Launch

Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2X 0X3

https://maps.app.goo.gl/j79gcuYMSqVd1Toj6

RA:  On In

Attendance: 30

Views of the Mosquito Swarms

The Beginning

Hump the Shark has been prolific at setting runs recently. I think he takes great pleasure setting runs to make the pack suffer for not setting trail. Hump went over the top on this run by setting a long trail, a great trail, and a mosquito rich experience.

We were warned to be ready for bugs, but we did not think we would need a full bug proof suit.

The group assembled at the Fish Creek Boat Launch parking lot at the end of Bow Bottom trail SE. A good turnout including visitors and new boots.

A warm evening, the circle started to form in a fog of bug spray.

The group was in chattering mode until Insane Bolt called the circle to order.

Insane Bolt ran the circle going through announcements and introductions.

The hare was called into the circle to describe the marks for the trail.

Flagging was described and the pack was released to find the trail.

The Trail

The pack dispersed to find the trail. With many trail options, it took some time to discover the true trail. Eventually, marks were found and the pack followed on.

Daisy Duke used his enterprising skills to find beer supply on trail. I am sure the golfers have this happen all the time.

Daisy Duke supports the golf club

Eventually, the trail lead back to the parking lot where the regroup vehicle was waiting with cooled refreshments and bug spray for the pack.

The Down Down’s

The group found their chairs and prepared for outdoor down down’s. On In volunteered to be the Religious Advisor (RA). He put together his story from his snitches on trail and prepared for the ceremony.

On In called the group to order and we were ready to begin.

On In needed a choir, and Skewbic Hair and Migrating Dick were selected.

Apparently, Hump the Shark was rewarded with the Hat Shit for the despair he had inflicted on the pack with the mosquito swarms.

With the down down’s complete On In declared the group to be “on the piss”.

The group then retired to the Lighthouse Pub for a post run conference.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

A fine trail in new territory was delivered by Hump the Shark. Good bug spray is important. Distance was in the 8 km range.