With crappy weather and other distractions, we are always pleased when someone volunteers to hare a trail. We can not thank Slippy Thong enough for setting the first trail in December 2025. As Slippy is a southern dweller, the perfect location is a deep southern neighbourhood with extensive pathways and Christmas lights.
The Kilt and Caber Ale house is the place to set the trail from. Surprisingly busy in the evening, but Slippy had made reservations for the group.
The runners arrived, found parking, and proceeded to the pub to get organized for the run.
The Kilt and Caber – just through those doors
Up the stairsCozy tablesRubbing elbows
The group was called outside to circle up. We managed to create an obstruction in front of the pub, in the waft of the cigarette smoke provided by some of pub clientele.
Something like a part of circle
LSOSTighty WhiteyDastardlyJust Karen and CamshaftWhale WankerSlippy ThongRashy BushBooty CampLazy Cummer and Hot CheeksStool StufferHump the SharkLiquor LotsMmmmm Lady FingersInsane BoltShakesbeerHot PantsNot Too DeepCocktailLSOS and On In
Insane Bolt ran the circle and went through the announcements and introductions.
Insane Bolt runs the circle
The Hare, Slippy Thong, was called into the circle to describe the marks she had made for this evenings trail.
We have an HChecks and check backSome special marksThat is all we have!Here they are!
Slippy let the pack loose to find the marks of the true trail.
The Trail
Slippy was quite pleased to see the difficulty of finding the true trail. Check backs and much searching eventually revealed the first real marks. A bit of help from the hare was appreciated.
Let’s go!Hump heads the wrong waySurely, the trail must be somewhereThis was not the way….Back to the start!On trailBack alley of high densityPath by the pondProceeding with confidencePlayground spottedSwingers in actionTentative playingThis is a big one!Trails this wayStoolie with confidenceOPP with hot hands!Playground over there!Another parkSmaller scaleMore swingingDeflated Christmas decorationsLights on the trees
Follow the trail!
Another park!Snow angel spottingCareful here!Slippy recreates her spill from earlier this yearHump the Shark showing offShakesbeer emptying his pocketsMOP -or STOPSTOP – Slippy Thong’s Old Place
Eventually, we stumbled upon the marks indicating Beer Near. Like a mirage in the desert, the regroup vehicle appeared. Specialty of the evening ….. beer slushy.
Regroup foundCheck to see if frozen
There was much rejoicing as beverages were enjoyed. then back to the pub for the closing ceremonies.
The group took over the assigned tables and got down the serious business of eating and drinking.
A good signPacked in
The Down Down’s
Tighty Whitey volunteered to be Religious Advisor (RA) for the evening. He prepared his material and patiently waited for the beverages to appear.
Tighty Whitey is the RA
A choir was selected of the senior members of the group. Whale Wanker, On In and (mistakenly) Scoobie were nominated as choir.
A fine choir singing themselves a song
Tighty Whitey called up the hare and went through a series of accusations and offences.
Hare – Slippy ThongBest run everDown Down!
Booty Camp saves the Hash Xmas event – Renovations behind in the Stoolie/Slippy world
Botty and Hot CheeksLiquor LotsSnow AngelsOPP – another down downDastardly sporting the new Onesie- Thanks for the beer slushy
Down Down for the RA (this week) and next weeks volunteer!
Tighty Whitey declared the group “on the piss”
Scribed by Skewbic Hair.
Trail Summary
The trail ended up to be close to 7 km. Fine check backs provided extra distance for those who chose to find them. A great trail by Slippy Thong.
Hash Extra
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Apparently there is a new Bruce Springsteen movie out that has received some attention. As one of Mr. Springsteen’s signature songs is “Born to Run”, Tighty Whitey was inspired to step forward to set a Springsteen themed run from Born Brewing Company. As such, we were inspired to run from Born under a Born to Run theme.
The group arrived in the dark to the run start. Born Brewing is a modest taproom with great beers. Apparently, there was some sort of police commotion in front of the brewery to entertain us.
Born Brewing Company
Hope this is not you!
The group arrived after finding suitable parking. Some socializing prior to the run start.
Settling inPre run chat
Eventually, it was time to head outside to an adjacent parking lot to form a circle.
Circling up!Liquor Lots and her fur kidsMmmm Lady FingersStool StufferShakesbeerHardlySnevilBooty CampTwistyLazy CummerMucky Dip and Hot PantsHot Pants and Hump the SharkBlue BallsSlippy ThongTighty WhiteyDaisy DukeLL again!OPP
Insane Bolt ran the circle and went through the announcements and introductions.
Insane Bolt runs the circle
The hare was called into the circle to explain the marks for tonight’s trail.
On is a “B”Checks and check backsEagle Turkey splitHill are present
The pack was released and the group spread out to find the marks for true trail.
The Trail
Off we went in all directions until the marks were found. Mostly industrial backwater.
Insane Bolt takes offSlippy Thong in the mixA critical change of directionWonderous industrial propertiesinto the residential areaSnevil sporting her hat skitSlippy and OPPSteep sidewalk with steps!City viewC-Train tracks coming upLevel crossingRock GardenFancy restaurantDaisy and OPPBorn to Run! In the cemetery…
Up the hill, following flagging then through the cemetery. This is where we cue the Born to Run music amongst the dead to rest folks.
Slippy can sense a regroup nearby
Regroup found!
After suitable refreshment, we headed back to Born Brewing Company to settle in for the down down’s
Great seatsBeer selection
After selecting suitable beers, we waited for the down down’s to start.
The Down Down’s
Camshaft has volunteered to be Religious Advisor for the evening. He prepared his program as we got ready for the performance.
Beverages readyCamshaft ready to perform
Choir – Shakesbeer and Lazy Cummer
Camshaft went through his material, honouring the hare for setting a fine trail. There were many offences and infractions to be dealt with.
Hare – Tighty WhiteyOn In – auto hashingSnevil with her Hat ShitHat Shit to Insane BoltTW and Hump the SharkSkewbic and Mmmm Lady FingersHardlyOPPLiquor LotsHot PantsHump the Shark and Insane BoltRacists
Through a diplomatic progress of threats and intimidation, we were able to identify an RA for next week. Snevil succumbed to the pressure and was rewarded with a down down. Down Down for Camshaft as well.
Camshaft and Snevil – On the Piss and next weeks RA
With the down down’s complete, we pack relaxed and continued to enjoy the fine refreshments that Born Brewing Co. had to offer.
Born Brewing is the best!
Scribed to Skewbic Hair.
Trail Summary
A fine trail of between 6 km and 9 km depending on your Eagle vs Turkey persuasion. Fine terrain with some great view points. Level C-Train crossings are always a fun time!
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.
Baseball distractionMingling and chattingAnticipation of the run start
Our hashmaster, Camshaft, informed the group that it was time to go “outside” and form a circle.
Our visitor from NZ is “number 1”Daisy DukeVisitor – VSTVisitor – Recycled VirginBlue BallsTighty WhiteyPyroWhale Wanker and DastardlyLazy CummerOn InRashy BushLSOS and Stool StufferPMSSnevilHump the SharkTwistyHardlyMucky DipShakesbeerKing ShitOPPStrap On Crampon, PMS and Abandoned PussyCamshaft introducing visitors
Camshaft went through the announcements and introductions. The hares were called into the circle to describe the marks they had selected for the trail!
We have marksLazy Cummer and OPP have thisSo many marks…If you stand upside down, marks look like this!
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.
Off down the alleyDarkSome lightsPathway to River ParkLight up the nightTop of the bluffStairs going down the hill! Uneven spacing…Sandy Beach BridgeLooking for trailNeighbourhoods ready for HalloweenRiverdale Avenue BridgePMS chooses to climb up the slideReady to slideDaisy Duke ready to spinSnevil trying on a found jacketWhere am I!Off to find the regroupThis way!Suspicious upstairs!
Through the neighbourhoods of Elbow Park until we found the regroup.
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.
Hump the SharkChoir – Wale Wanker and LSOS
The hares were called into the circle and rewarded for a fine trail.
Hares – OPP and Lazy Cummer
We acknowledged our visitors from New Zealand and Edmonton.
Visitors – Recycled Virgin and Very Saggy Testicles (VST)
A number of crimes and offences were acknowledged.
Snevil warming upAP and Snevil lookin after each otherStrapon and PMSYes, these are beer can camouflageAP againPMS and Recycled VirginGroup down down – not sure what the crime was
With all the crimes dealt with, the group was declared on the piss by the RA.
On the piss!
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.
MinglingBall gameSomeone is happySNevil notices that the game sponsor uses part of her name
Scribed by Skewbic Hair
Trail Summary
A fine 5 km trail with many interesting features. Great job by Lazy Cummer and OPP.
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.
Insane Bolt runs the circle
The hares described the marks they had planned for the trail!
MarksLike theseAnd theseChecks and check backsAll good and ready to go!
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 we goFish Creek?Perhaps notMarks this way!Blurry RashyShakesbeerEvidence of a markParade of lights!
Off to the dark trails of Fish Creek. Some interesting things were seen, including a wet beaver and a marked tree.
Wet BeaverIn the darkWhile trail settingBeaver swim timeArt ShotSharp teeth at workNot much light
Through the dark pathways, we finally emerged out of the valley and into the neighbourhood!
LC has a bright onePMS following the lights
Eventually, we stumbled upon the regroup after taking the pedestrian C-Train bridge over Macleod Trail.
New regroup vehicleYummy beverages!
A bit of mingling in the dark while enjoying the beverages from the regroup car.
PMS figuring things out. Was it really that long and hard?
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!
Hardly – RA
The hares were acknowledged followed by other accusations. A rant of stories, truth and lies.
HaresShitty Trail?Insane Bolt – Suspect it was a racistBright light bunchShakesbeerStoolie, Rashy and Insane BoltAP for somethingKing ShitOn InMucky Dip – Not getting lost
After all the stories were delivered, Hardly declared the group “on the piss”.
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.
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.
A new brew pub in Bowness
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.
Off the find the circle u p location
PMS identified the centre of the circle, and the pack figured it our from there.
Jell-O shots prior to the circle betting started
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.
Booty CampSnevilLiquor LotsLazy CummerShakesbeerInsane BoltKing ShitPyroInsane BoltPull my Woody and Sticky Lips (and Sacha)XXX RayMucky DipOn InLying Sack of ShitStool Stuffer Snow BlowerTwistyHardly
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.
Pinky saluteNobody is paying attention
Eventually, it was time to bring the hares into the circle to describe the marks for tonight’s trail.
We have marksPyro has the big chalkStandard marksThis plus flaggingSmall chalk with Insane Bolt
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.
Pyro points out the wayPack is releasedUrban sidewalk startOff and runningLooking for TrailPMS running steadyLazy Cummer makes a signalIt might be this way?How hard can this be?Big street. Cross it?Shakes beer on the huntLooks like a checkNo place like GnomeGarden party locationGetting darkerLooks like uphill!Can you read the logo?Snevil in the forest. Getting darkerUphillDirt uphillScoobie takes a picture of Canada Olympic ParkScoobie’s picture
After much up and down through the forest trail, we came upon a new neighbourhood with a park! Let the play time begin.
SwingerSliderGravity will deliver meSafely DownSynchronized swingingSnevil has a lookReadyDoneHump the Shark has a plan for this applianceShakesbeer goes upside down!
From the park, it was a series of pathways which lead down toward Canada Olympic Park, including some sunset viewpoints.
Bye Bye sunGoat trailBreaking trail
Up to the top of the hill, we had to navigate through the commercial businesses leading to the true trail.
H with some grafittiPMS lostWhere are the marks!Trail through the bollards
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!
Front of train this wayContainers galoreShipping in action!Many carsSnevil thinkingPatiently waiting for the train to cross
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.
Regroup is here!OPP and Mucky DipInsane BoltHump the SharkLSOSKing ShitStool StufferShakesbeerXXX RayDastardly
With the regroup done, it was back to the pub to do the down down’s inside.
Getting set up in the pub
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.
Skewbic Hair soliciting stories from the pack
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!
Singing the choir a songDown down for the choirHaresFine TrailSnevil upSnevil downRambunctious walkersSwingersDown DownDone!Hardly and XXX Ray – Technology on trailMucky DipKS and Mucky669 Runs!Pull My WoodyLSOS with a hash shitInsane gets a hash shitHump the Shark – 350 runsDown 1Down 2!Various offencesDown Down the RA“On the Piss”
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.
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.
Pack assemblingHardlyF4Rashy BushStool StufferMenage-a-TroisTwistyHot CheeksSlippy Thong and Mmmmm Lady FingersCamshaftXXX RaySnow BlowerKingshit and Liquor LotsShakesbeerComes and GoesPittsburg Visitor – Drag QueenOn InRoaring NancyLying Sack of ShitDastardlyBooty CampLazy CummerSnevilHump the SharkStrap On Crampon and Huggy BearInsane BoltPyro
PMS attempted to get the circle together and went through the formalities of announcements and introductions.
PMS runs the circle
The hare, Snevil, was called into the circle to describe the marks.
Snevil in the circle
Listen to my instructionsMarks and flagging
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.
Follow the packKS going uphillMucky Dip charging aheadStoolie following F4ProcessionAlleysInspectionRoadworkSunset and hill topBring your own musterDownhill HardlyRideau BridgeElbow RiverWest side of Elbow RiverParksFieldsHare encouraging us to keep goingUphillHistory LessonRiverdale footbridgeRiverdale alleySandy BeachBritannia Viewpoint
Parks are fun!Bug looking for customersLook what I foundIt is big and green!RegroupFuzzy crowdLate regroup arrivals!
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.
Getting ready for down down’sA good line upGetting dark!OPP – late arriverPMS signaling
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.
This is a very important task!
Insane Bolt burst into action. A choir was appointed and the program gegan.
Insane Bolt – RaHot Cheeks and Booty Camp – Choir
Insane Bolt went through his list of crimes and acknowledgements. Much to celebrate for such a fine run.
Hare – SnevilWe ran no evil!Archive – Comes and GoesVisitor – Drag Queen from PittsburgAuto hashingPMS PMS hands over hash shit to XXX RayKing ShitLiquor LotsSlower groupHump the SharkOPP – Hash Shit receiverDastardly – Fine RegroupOn the PIss – RA declares
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!
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.
HardlyTwistySnevilLying Sack of ShitBooty CampSnow BlowerHump the SharkLazy CummerBlue BallsCan You Hear Me NowKnight StalkerAuntie FrankHash Test DummyPMSBa Ba BeerPyroHot CheeksAbandoned PussyCan CrusherDastardlyXXX Ray
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.
Wait for your turnTwisty tries big circle swingHardly and LSOS checking things outKnight Stalker practicing stationary yogaHot Cheeks considering a career in pole dancingAP provides assistanceCan Crusher on the barCYHMN and Crash Test Dummy plotting somethingThere is a hash song based on this tree featureProgressing the trailA quick paceSmall library inspectionTeetering and totteringHump the SharkPMS in strideLazy CummerSnevilOut of the shadowsPMS displays two digitsInside viewPathway policeSkewbic Hair approvedLooks like a circlePrecautionary presence
Eventually, the regroup was discovered and a refreshment was enjoyed by the group.
Beverages goodA fine run
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.
Preparation for the down down’s
Abandoned Pussy was the Religious Advisor and likely a group choir.
AP and SnevilBlue BallsPMS and LSOSHot CheeksLSOSBa Ba Beer and Can CrusherKnight Stalker , PMS and Lazy CummerTopography assessmentHaresYounger hashersKnight Stalker, PMS, and Lazy CummerHot CheeksLooks like someone has the onesie of shameOooops – Hope nobody sees thisNo down down for Hump the Shark
Once the down down’s were over, there may have been some distractions in the neighbourhood with the football game shenanigans.
Noisy distraction
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.
With Stampede over, it was time to get back to a normal schedule of hare raising and run setting. It is summer, and hares are in short supply. Thankfully, Hump the Shark volunteered to set trail and had great plans to introduce the group to the margins of the city. He selected Elliston Park SE for the start location, at the East end of 17th avenue (International avenue). Close to the finer neighbourhoods of Forest Lawn, Penbrooke Meadows and Applewood Park.
The Park location includes the site of the former Hub Oil Refinery, which burned down in 1999.
The weather has been variable in recent days, and the run happened to coincide with massive rain. Some of us were delayed in getting to the run start due to road flooding on Glenmore Trail. Thanks for the pictures of the run start with Dastardly provided.
Gathering of the umbrella’sRain protectionHappy to be herePre lubeDaisy under coverCircleLooking forward to thisRain rain go awayThis will be great!Need a bigger umbrellaThis is funVery happy here!
Apparently, the number of umbrellas indicated that the group was prepared for the weather. Some semblance of a circle formed and the enthusiastic hashers tested their waterproof qualities. Here are some of the “after” pictures masquerading as the “before” pictures.
DastardlyStoolieVeggie WankerRashy Bush and Lying Sack of ShitDaisy DukeCamshaftTwistyLiquor LotsHot QuickieSnevilVisitor Your Highness and Mmmm Lady FingersJust ColinMucky DipHardlyVeggie Wanker and Mmmm Lady FingersSlow ClapKing ShitHump the SharkSkewbic HairShakesbeer
Apparently, Slow Clap ran the circle as our Hashmasters are absent using travel or adventure as the reason for not being available to keep the Hash on track. A fine job was done and the Hare was called in to describe the marks that were all now washed away.
Hump show us the marks that were washed awayAll of these are the marks you will need to know
Standard marks plus flagging
The mention of flagging was reassuring. Flagging survives the rain where other materials do not. Hopefully, some evidence of the trail survived.
The Trail
The walkers went one way, and the runners fanned out to find the marks. The hare had chosen to run the pack through the vast grasslands surrounding the park. Plenty of deep grass, puddles and mud to enjoy.
Plenty of wetness to enjoyWatch out for the gopher holes
A full featured run with open fields, roads, pathways and playgrounds. A bit light on evidence as the rain was drowning the camera.
No idea where we are going!Best park feature – shelterSpin dry
New CN rail park – not yet open
DangerousHappy timesLoving it
Shakesbeer with a new toy
Fun place to practice cycling!
Happy walkersLots of fence poles – this wayThat way
Storm water retention pond – working
This trail becomes wetter
After much wet trail running, we circled back to the starting location. A longer run extended the enjoyment of the wetness. The regroup location was a welcome view with some makeshift rain protection.
Regroup location with tarp shelter
Happy hashers post run, trying to dry out
It was decided to do down down’s outside, as everyone was already wet and miserable.
Down Down’s
Hardly was selected to do the RA duties (Religious Advisor). He had a cunning plan to move this along quickly.
Hardly thinking about RA duties
Hardly started with the hare, Hump the Shark, and a suitable song was delivered.
Hump the Shark – Hare
Hardly then went through the group and called each hasher out for something done on trail. The ended up as a mass down down, using your own beer.
Proxy for the big down down
Hump the Shark was called up again, and was called out for something special. He managed to finish the down down, and tipped the vessel over his head, subsequently filling the hood of the jacket with beer foam.
A bit messy
With the down down’s completed, we were declared “on the piss”. The group then headed to the local pub, Boddum’s , to dry out and enjoy food and drink.
ChatterRefreshments good!Warm and dry
Scribed by Skewbic Hair.
Trail Summary
A fine wet trail of between 7 and 9 km’s. We appreciate the work that went into setting a great trail in the fine neighbourhood. The puddles and the mud were epic!
Full summer and Stampede Week! Tough to get hares out but we had Can Crusher set trail to celebrate her 9th birthday! She might have had a bit of help from her brother (Touche) and Abandoned Pussy.
An obscure location at the east end of Fish Creek Park, the Bankside parking lot, created some challenges for those that were not paying attention to the map link.
Upon arrival we were welcome to a nice parking lot with a shiny public washroom. The pack arrived and proceeded to get their bearings. Stampede costumes were present.
Hashers arrive to find the location to circle up
Princess Monkey Spanker enlightened the pack with where the run would start. The group stumbled over to a large picnic area to for the circle.
Start walkingCircle will happen here
The pack circled up and prepared for what would be an epic trail set by a 9 year old, with some assistance.
Tighty WhiteyHardlyTwistySeaman LegsMmmmm Lady FingersCamshaftStool StufferRashy BushDaisy DukeHuggy Bear and Ba Ba BeerPull my WoodyStrap On CramponFrogadile HunterHot CheeksHash Test Dummy and Sticky LipsPyroOn InLSOS and DastardlyMucky DipMucky and Hot PantsHump the SharkTouche and Can CrusherAbandoned PussyLSOS needs an arm photoshopped in
PMS commanded the circle to order. She went through the announcements, introductions and other hash business. We had archives and visitors, including our African friends that were tardy to the circle.
PMS runs the circle
The hares were called into the circle to explain the marks that were made with chalk, flour and flagging. Can Crusher was reluctant to take full credit for the trail as she had some support from her family.
We have set a trailCan Crusher toe points to a circleAP makes more marksYou know the drill
All the marks you need to know
There was some suggestion that shiggy may be present on trail. The high river was creating some quality wet shoe opportunities close to the bank.
The pack was released and the runners spread out to find the marks for the true trail.
The Trail
The paved pathway system was augmented with dirt trails with thick vegetation growth. It was challenging to find the marks but once we clued into the role that the flour had in marking, we figured it out.
Strapon and Lazy CummerYou can’t see the forest for the trees
Nice view
Marks are hard to find
Rashy emerges
Field of shiggy
The pack charges alongFalse trail?Strap On not getting sucked inWhat a nice bridge over there!
Follow the leader
Daisy in trudge modeStoolie making progressArt shot with nice cloudsHow high can you go?Daisy masters the slidePMS ponders the Monkey barsHump is a swingerBoy is this fun!
Park spotted
Off to find more trailPark actionRunning through a check back – shameAP knows the way
Strap On claims the chair
Hump takes a breakStampede and Halloween mash upBoy was I thirsty
As we emerged for the Deer Run neighbourhood, we could see the regroup and parking lot in the distance.
You can see the end!
Outdoor down down’s
The pack collected their chairs and prepared for a session of outdoor down down’s
Down Down’s
The group assembled in the picnic area to enjoy refreshments and snacks as we prepared for the closing ceremonies. We found our late cummers as we filled out the down down circle.
Circle for the down down’s
Keep on Pumping, Star Lady and Just BasilNot Ready
Tighty Whitey volunteered to be the Religious Advisor, and proceeded to make up a program based on myth and innuendo, with the occasional fact.
Making up stories and tales
Dastardly prepared the beverages and the program was ready to go.
Beverages readyRA ready to launch
We held off until some of out missing hashers arrived. Apparently the free chair needed to be secured quickly as not to miss out. PMS and Strapon sheepishly return using the excuse they were getting their hash cash out of the car…..
PMS and Strap on finally making it to the circle
The program was started. Tighty Whitey immediately invited the hares into the circle to be acknowledged for fine trail.
AP helped meGreat Trail!Best 9th birthday ever!Down down
After the hares were acknowledged, Tighty Whitey realized that a choir would be helpful. Strap on and PMS were chosen, as a reward for delaying the start of the down down’s.
Choir – PMS and Strap on Crampon
Hardly finds flourChoir using technology
Our lost visitors
Hot Cheeks and Frogadile Hunter – Bird watchers
Woodpecker song with actions
Pull My Woody and Hump the SharkConfirmation of equipmentStool StufferSeamen Legs – Edmonton visitor
Hump the Shark was called out for multiple offences. Apparently the dog dish rehydration on trail had to be recreated for the group.
Stampede themed costume
On In and PyroChoir in action. Note Touche brought in for supportLSOS was racing apparently
Scoobie for taking pictures, and Tighty Whitey for RA duties. On the Piss
The circle wrapped up and there was much rejoicing.
Scribed (in person) by Skewbic Hair.
Trail Summary
A fine trail of 6 km was delivered. The Bankside picnic area was a great starting point for a great run. Can Crusher has a great future in trail setting for the hash.
Canada Day is meant to be celebrated! We are pleased that Pyro stepped up to set trail on this day. With Canada Day falling on a Tuesday this year, that meant it was following the epic Monday night trail set by Daisy Duke.
The start location was set at in Tuscany NW at the Twelve Mile Coulee Natural Area parking lot, also known near a fancy condo complex known as Villa D’Este known by Google.
It was a hot day with an afternoon start. Being ready for the heat is a challenge for cold weather folks. The pack arrived and prepared for the the trail to begin.
You are herePMSTwistyHardlyOn InPyroInsane BoltKarate KlitLiquor QuickerMapleShakesbeerDastardlyKing Shit
Insane Bolt called the circle to order and went through the formalities for this small but enthusiastic group.
The marks were described by Pyro and the pack was released.
MarksPathway to somewhere. Perhaps to the ring road?
The Trail
The Tuscany area has spectacular views of Canada Olympic Park and the Rockies to the west. The ravine can be steep and deep in some places creating some adventure on the pathways.
PMS senses the trailIt must be this way!Follow meHardly at a moderate paceLicker Quicker bounding through the fieldsShakesbeer trying to catch upWalkers enjoying the sceneryA bridge somewhere thereKeeping the high ground
Pyro surprised us with some urban exploring. Why not have the pack get lost in these twisty neighbourhoods! Please obey all traffic signals.
Crossing safelyRendition of the Abby Road Beatles crossing
Eventually the pack made it safely back to the starting point. Cooling refreshments made the effort worthwhile.
We made it back safely
Down Down’s
The chairs appeared and the pack prepared for outdoor down down’s delivered by Hardly, the Religious Advisor for the run. Sun protection was a good idea for those that did not want to be consumed by the solar radiation.
Hardly getting readyOn In ready!Best Canada Day Trail of the year!Yummy munchiesPMS in her cocoonShakesbeer has a not of Canada gearThis is how you do this!Protects from both sun and rain
The down down’s went very well and met the needs of the smaller group. Hardly declared the group “on the piss” and it was time to relish in the Canada Day vibe,
Happy Canada Day
Scribed in absentia by Skewbic Hair
Trail Summary
A fine trail in the 5 km range. Great terrain with sufficient up and down to make the beer at the end taste even better.
Hash Extra
Good thing you were not here facing the Canada Day beach crowds at Grand Beach Manitoba.
Beach experience – MB style
A Drinking Club with a Running Problem — The Calgary Hash House Harriers
