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Run, Special Event

Run 2414 – August Long Weekend Run

August 4, 2025 The Scribe

Hares: Liquor Lots and Lazy Cummer

Location: Liquor Lots Palace – Erlton SW

31 Ave SW, Calgary, AB

https://maps.app.goo.gl/g9YHiBZzaJQHb8Jq6

RA: Lying Sack of Shit

Attendance: 14

The River runs High!

The Beginning

August long weekend is a great time for a holiday or to be out of town. As such, finding a hare to volunteer to host this holiday afternoon event is sometimes a challenge. Thankfully, Liquor Lots succumbed to the pressure to host the run, and start/finish at her fancy house.

Keeping with the tradition of rain, rain and more rain, the trail was wet. I am sure that some folks are happy with the wet and soggy ground, but others are concerned that too much rain can be a problem. Not a problem if you like to harvest mushrooms on your front lawn, but some who live near the Elbow River remember the flood of 2013.

An afternoon run saw 12 intrepid hashers brave the wetness to show up for the run. Circle up in the backyard, waiting for the rain to pour down in earnest enjoying Jell-O shooters to mentally prepare for the run.

Looks the Hashmasters were not to be seen as On-In stepped up to run the circle. The group formed up in the alley behind the house and started to get ready for the afternoon trail.

After the pleasantries, On In called the hare into the circle to explain the marks.

Gravel is perfect for making chalk marks!

With all the marks fully described, the pack was released to find the true trail.

The Trail

With the abundance of alleys, streets and pathways in the Erlton neighbourhood, the pack was afoot. Marks were called and the pack joined in following the marks to great viewpoints and interesting terrain.

More pathways and weather to contend with at the run progressed. The hash likes it wet, so this is a great thing!

And then it was done. The hash assembled in the rain protected garage shelter perfect for down down’s. It look like lots of chairs were present and the hash jammed in to the confined space for more fun and frolic.

Down Down’s

The pack set up and mingled in the shelter of the garage.

Lots of space. Can even plug my electric car in here!

The pack got cozy in the garage anticipating a great finish from the Religious Advisor, Lying Sack of Shit.

Eventually, it was time to get the down down’s started. Lying Sack of Shit chose a choir and it was time to get rolling.

To the hares for setting a fantastic trail. No bitching about the light attendance or the shitty weather. Great sports and they are welcome to set trail many times in the future!

This is serious. What a fantastic trail!

A parade of down down’s followed with most guilty of some offence or another misgiving.

Apparently, someone wore new shoes to the hash. You would think they would learn, but , at the discretion of the RA, swilling from your new shoes is appropriate. Lazy Cummer is much smarter now.

An epic afternoon run that was enjoyed by all that were there, Your scribe, Skewbic Hair, had to live vicariously through the pictures and notes he was provided the write this up in absentia.

Beach life in Grand Beach , MB is spectacular.

Trail Summary

A fine trail of some 6 km was enjoyed by the pack. The great neighbourhoods and interesting terrain made it very enjoyable. Great work by the hares!

Run

Run 2404 – Blonde and Bitchin’ Run

June 9, 2025 The Scribe

Hares: Liquor Lots and Ozzy Pizzle Panties (OPP)

Location: Edworthy Park SW – South Side Parking Lot

Bow River Pathway, Calgary, AB T3C 3B2

https://maps.app.goo.gl/yLR3Q8yCui3KxHsp8

RA: Insane Bolt

Attendance: 28

How Much Fun Is This?

The Beginning

It is always an adventure when Liquor Lots and OPP volunteer to set trail. They chose Edworthy Park, south of the Bow River for the start point. This site provides access to much interesting terrain along the banks of the Bow River.

The Douglas Fir Trail is close by as well as the rugged slopes, train tracks, river, neighbourhoods and pathways nearby.

The steep access road was entertaining. Parking was at a premium at the bottom of the hill. Some hashers chose to cycle to the start. It was a busy place.

The pack arrived and congregated at a spot to enjoy yummy popsicles. It took some time for the group to show up on this hot day. We mingled around prior to be called over to where the circle would form.

Eventually, we were called to make a proper circle in a quiet location near be base of the beckoning trails. Liquor Lots got Insane Bolt to get things going.

Insane Bolt went through the announcements, visitors, and introductions. We had visitors for Toronto and Nigeria!

The hares were called into the circle to describe the marks they had used for the trail.

The pack was released and headed off in many directions to try and find the true trail.

The Trail

There were many false trail found in the early stages. The hares had set some cheeky check backs up the hills, to be found by our speedy and intrepid hashers.

You needed good vision to make out this check back buried in the dense brush, but it was significant.

Eventually, the pack landed on the trail that got them pointed in the right direction. The Douglas Fir trail was waiting!

A challenging route with significant climbing and an abundance of mud and obstacles.

Eventually, the path returned back to the parking lot. We selected a picnic spot to set up the circle for outdoor down down’s. A fine warm evening activity.

The Down Down’s

With a cooler of refreshments and a suitable picnic spot, the group settled down into a circle to enjoy their refreshments.

Insane Bolt assembled his material as Religious Advisor and picked a choir of Sticky Lips and Dastardly.

With all the down down’s completed, it was time to declare the group “on the piss”. The pack hung around in the nice weathers and continued to socialize until dark.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

A fine trail of 6 km’s or so was enjoyed by the group. The Douglas Fir Trail did not disappoint. Great trail and a fun time!

Hash Extra

Plenty of pictures taken. Here are a few more for your viewing pleasure.

Run, Special Event

Run 2400 – May 24 2025 24 HOURS OF HASHING

May 24, 2025 The Scribe

Hares: Snow Blower, Booty Camp, Liquor Lots

Location: Blue Heron Picnic Area

North Glenmore Park

North Glenmore Park Rd, Parking Lot F

Calgary, AB T3E 6C8

https://maps.app.goo.gl/8b6gspJp6ZnQ153C7

RA: Skewbic Hair

Attendance: 37

Run 2400 – A Milestone Delivered!

The Beginning

With 24 hours of hashing promoted to mark the 2400 run on May 24, 2024, this run had had a quite a build up.

This Saturday afternoon run was event 5 of the weekend program, preceded by:

TGIF (Thank Goodness It’s Friday)
Sitting Hash
Dark Side of the Moon Hash
Rocky Mountain Hash

For this run, the group has a Rocky Mountain Hash Run warm up in the morning to prepared for Run 2400

The group gathered at the Blue Heron picnic area at the North Glenmore Park, after enjoying a Subway Sandwich lunch post Rocky Mountain Run.

PMS summoned the group up the stairs to the parking lot to conduct the circle.

PMS went through the formalities of announcements, visitors, archives and introductions.

PMS called the hares into the circle to describe the marks we have for the trail.

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

The Trail

Off we went to find trail. Some marks were found and we were off. Thankfully, we were spared the bushwhacking and climbing associated with the steep slopes around the reservoir.

Off through the wilds of Lakeview. We passed though parks and observed others having fun!

Finding the marks that lead us through the myriad of walkways before us.

The On In mark was found and we were directed back to the picnic site for the down down’s.

The Down Down’s

Back at the picnic site, we prepared for the down down ceremony. The Religious Advisor, Skewbic Hair, gathered the necessary material for the down downs. In the absence of facts, stories were made up to ensure that everyone was happy. A choir was assembled of Weenie Roast, Princess Monkey Spanker and Hardly.

Down down’s for the hares to start. Subsequent crimes and offences, and a special milestone. Many down downs related to the multiple hash shits.

The hash shit parade began. Those that carried the hash shit on trail were eligible to get rid of it. Sadly, Weenie Roast’s hat shit magically appeared “after” the run. In spite of his protests, he maintained custody. Spring Loaded performed some sort of ritual dance which was enlightening,

Spring Loaded test the beer protection factor of the Hat Shit

After enough shenanigans, the ceremony was declared done and “on the piss”. Drinking and chatting until the food truck arrived with a sumptuous dinner.

We tried to amuse ourselves prior to the arrival of the food truck. I not sure of the meaning or symbolism of some of these pictures, but you can judge for yourselves.

Trail Summary

The epic trail was somewhere between 5 and 6 km. Excellent celebration run!

Run

Run 2387- Family Day Afternoon Run

February 17, 2025 The Scribe

“If you set it, they will cum”

Hares: PMS and Liquor Lots

Location: Two Pillars Brewing

910 Centre St NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P7

https://maps.app.goo.gl/skmzgszso8mrLoff7

RA: Hump the Shark

Attendance: 17

This is How Cold it is!

The Beginning

Calgary has had a bit of a cold spell for the last 10 days of so. With temperatures in the -25 C range plus windchill, it makes for a chilly outdoor experience. At least the sun was out for the afternoon run, making a considerable difference.

The lead up to the run included encouragement to dress up in layers and do not be a wimp. As such, we had 17 hashers come out and enjoy the fine trail set by PMS and Liquor Lots.

We arrived at Two Pillars Brewing to start the run. Once parked, we circled up “outside”.

PMS was called into the circle to describe the marks she had chosen for the trail today.

With the instructions complete, the pack was released to find the trail.

The Trail

Off toward the river we ran. Not wanting to give up the high ground, the neighbourhoods revealed the marks to follow.

Of course there were sights to be seen and parks to play in.

Some sort of expensive urban art. Does not seem to mind the cold.

Off through Princes Island Park over to the Peace Bridge to return to the North side of the rver.

The community provided some interesting ice sculptures. These were very popular with the the tactile folks in the group.

Eventually, we had to climb the massive hill to get to the top of Crescent Heights where we were greeted with a significant wind to freeze us to death.

Apparently there was a downhill and uphill section that some of the enthusiastic hashers took. Others preferred the flat elevation to the regroup.

Nothing like a cold refreshment on a cold day! Hot chocolate was available as well!

Off to the bar to warm up and conduct the down down’s.

Down Down’s

The Two Pillars Brewery was a bit small, but that did not stop us from finding space and running through our down down program.

Hump the Shark was Religious Advisor (RA) for the afternoon festivities. A choir was called and the down down’s commenced!

The hares were called up and acknowledged for the fine trail that had been set on this cold and frosty day.

More crimes and punishment were handed out by the RA. The Hash Shit has a new owner, and many offences were acknowledged.

There was some group activity which warranted down down’s.

After the down down’s, the group continued with mirth and merriment, and yummy beer from Two Pillars Brewery.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair

The Trail

A fine trail of 6 – 7 kms was enjoyed by the group. Pleased we had sunshine and a warm pub for afterwards.

Run

Run 2363 – 2 Girls, 1 Hash Shit

September 23, 2024 The Scribe

Hares: Liquor Lots and OPP

Location: Weaselhead Natural Area – North Glenmore Park

6615 37 Street SW, Calgary, AB T3E 5M9

https://maps.app.goo.gl/n9yKWFNcdLMrcQq39

RA: Hump the Shark

Attendance: 23

Regroup in Sight, Over there!

The Beginning

Liquor Lots and OPP volunteered to set the run for the week. They chose the Weaselhead Natural Area in the SW by the reservoir. An area notorious for critters, mud, water, dense forest, and steep trails. The perfect location for a hash run.

Both OPP and LL did their due diligence to ensure that the hash would be entertained by the trail they had chosen.

Steep terrain coupled with high water levels provided shiggy galore. We were warned to bring dry shoes and socks to change into after the run.

The other problem we had to deal with is the onset of darkness. This time of year sucks as each day is materially shorter than the day before. Blinding sun at the start of the run, and post sunset conditions at the end of the trail.

Hashers began to gather in the parking lot of North Glenmore Park Weaselhead access. A reasonable turn out of 23 intrepid souls ready to go hashing.

PMS called the circle to order and we went through the announcements and introductions.

The hares in the circle explained the chalk marks and flour marks that marked the trail.

Liquor Lots raised her arm and pointed in some general direction and the pack was released.

The Trail

From the parking lot, some choices on which pathways to take. We have been sucked into the huge steep climb down to the water in the past. We needed to be sure. The sun was blinding.

Many natural sights were observed on trail. Here is a selection of some of the experience that was had by the group.

More shots from the trail that show what a terrible part of the country we have to live in.

As the sun set, and twilight started to take over, we had some climbing to do before the end of the trail.

All good runs must come to and end. We set up the down down circle in the parking lot in anticipation of regroup and down down refreshments.

Regroup and Down Down’s

It was planned to be parking lot down down’s, so bring your own chair.

A bit of a delay before the keys for the regroup vehicle appeared. This was acknowledged with a down down later in the program.

Hump the Shark was the religious advisor, by unanimous consideration. He selected King Shit and Insane Bolt as choir. Photographic quality deteriorates as the sun goes down. People move way too quickly in the darkness.

The program was delivered with humour, panache and pace. A quick succession of crimes and punishments were delivered to the offending hashers.

In the dark, Hump the Shark declared us “on the piss”. Limited interest in off to the bar for more celebration, so an abbreviated version was conducted in the parking lot in the dark.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

A fine trail of somewhere between 5 km and 6 km. Appreciate the effort to set the wilderness trails, which become more difficult as the dark season encroaches.

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Tag Archives: Liquor Lots

Run 2414 – August Long Weekend Run

The Beginning

The Trail

Down Down’s

Trail Summary

Run 2404 – Blonde and Bitchin’ Run

The Beginning

The Trail

The Down Down’s

Trail Summary

Hash Extra

Run 2400 – May 24 2025 24 HOURS OF HASHING

The Beginning

The Trail

The Down Down’s

Trail Summary

Run 2387- Family Day Afternoon Run

The Beginning

The Trail

Down Down’s

The Trail

Run 2363 – 2 Girls, 1 Hash Shit

The Beginning

The Trail

Regroup and Down Down’s

Trail Summary

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