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Run 2419 – Labour Day Afternoon Run

Hares: Booty Camp and Snow Blower

Location: Booty Blower Bodega

2013 17 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M0S7

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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 2405 – A Booty Blower Trail

Hares:  Booty Camp and Snow Blower

Location: Confederation Park NW

Calgary, AB T2M 2L5

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RA:  Skewbic Hair

Attendance: 23

A Park Like Setting for the Trail

The Beginning

Booty Camp and Snow Blower volunteered to set trail. The starting point was in Confederation Park, in the parking lot close to the public tennis courts. Fine weather was all around us, and the group assembled in the park.

Apparently PMS was monitoring the passage of time and started the circle early to enable the run to start early. Even though we say the run start is 7:00pm, we know that it really means 7:10pm to accommodate those that are held up by the crushing traffic.

As such, some of us missed the announcements and other formalities, but did manage to be included in the introductions.

The hashers formed a reasonable circle and the program was started.

PMS called the hares into the circle to describe the marks that had been set for the trail.

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

The Trail

We ended up back at the start and got set up for outdoor down down’s.

The stragglers made it back eventually and we prepared for the down down’s.

The Down Down’s

Skewbic Hair was volunteered to be Religious Advisor. He prepared the program as the beverages were organized for consumption.

The choir was selected and the ceremonies commenced.

Scoobie wraps it up by having a down down for his RA duties, and declaring the group “on the piss”.

The group mingled around and enjoyed the fine warm evening, before packing it in for the evening.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

A fine trail of around 6 km was enjoyed by the pack. Thanks to Booty Camp and Snow Blower for setting a fine trail.

Run 2400 – May 24 2025 24 HOURS OF HASHING

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

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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.

Dark Side of the Moon and Bubble Boy
Charclittery Board and Weenie Roast

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.

The pack is released

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,

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 2389- First Run in March 2025

Hares:   Booty Camp and Snow Blower

Location: Buffalo Bob’s Sports Bar

3715 51 St SW #126, Calgary, AB T3E 6V2

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RA:  Skewbic Hair

Attendance: 26

Headlights on the Hill!

The Beginning

Thanks to Booty Camp and Snow Blower for stepping up to set the first trail in March 2025. Starting from Buffalo Bob’s Sports Bar in the SW, in the Glenbrook, Glendale neighbourhoods. The private room in the bar was reserved and we were set for the evening.

The weather shifted for the Monday run, where we had sustained above freezing temperatures, a dusting of snow and around freezing temperatures made the footing interesting.

The enthusiastic group turned out in good numbers as we prepared for the run at the bar.

Buffalo Bob’s Sports Bar, Pub, Grill….

We were called to the circle by Insane Bolt and headed outside to the cold and dark.

Insane Bolt called the group to order and went through an abbreviated version of the formalities.

The hares were called into the circle to describe the marks we had follow to enjoy the trail.

The pack was released and off we went to find the marks. Some confusion with running through the shopping area and industrial building before we ultimately found our way forward.

Through the streets, alleys and pathways the trail wound through the neighbourhoods.

Some gems were found on the pathways, with a snow person appearing, freshly made.

A bit icy and crunchy as the temperatures went down.

More trail until the next playground. Careful with the footing!

Strap On and LC test out the teeter totter. Shakesbeer supervises

Eventually we made it to the regroup, with Booty Camp protecting the deep puddle from the oblivious hashers.

Puddle lifeguard
Refreshment rewards

Off to the pub to get set up for down downs.

The Down Down’s

At Buffalo Bob’s, we had a private room at the back. Good set up for the group as we got settled and ordered beer and food.

Eating and drinking done well

The religious advisor for the evening was Skewbic Hair. Dispensing with photo duties to Liquor Lots, a choir was chosen and the ceremonies commenced.

The choir of Roaring Nancy and Karate Klit were rewarded with down down’s, sang themselves a song to begin the program.

Choir getting ready!

Down down’s for the hares, leading into other crimes and offences being rewarded.

Hash shit was awarded to Insane Bolt for forgetting to do the introductions at the opening circle. He was able to hand it off to a hasher of his choice, and selected Camshaft.

A round of the camel song showed a good understanding of anatomy.

Some confusion on body parts

Mmmm Lady Fingers was rewarded with a down down for achieving 269 runs.

With all material exhausted, we were declared to be “on the piss”, with a down down to the RA!

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

A fine trail of 6.66 km’s, a devilish distance. Limited slips and crashes made this an enjoyable run!

Run 2377 – All I Want for Christmas is to Hash

Hares:   Snow Blower and Booty Camp

Location: Evil Corporation Brewing

1220 20 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2T 1M8

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RA:  Tighty Whitey

Attendance: 23

View from Scotsman Hill SE

The Beginning

With Christmas close, fitting in a bunch of runs in a row can be challenging. Thankfully, Booty Camp and Snow Blower volunteered to set this trail from a tap room in Ramsey. Evil Corporation Brewing was the start point for the run. We gathered inside in their space age venue and prepared for the run to get started.

The group assembled with a number of visitors who were in town for the Christmas season. This was balanced by a bunch of the regulars that were out of town. In all, we had 23 runners out which was quite a respectable number for this time of year.

A few inside picture of the gathered hashers in the better lighting.

Outside to the parking lot to get this show on the road. In the absence of our Hashmasters (PMS and Insane Bolt), Past-It-Master On In ran the circle.

On In went through the formalities and introduced the visitors and archives to the group. The hares, Booty Camp and Snow Blower were called into the circle to describe the marks that had set for the trail.

The hares point in a vague direction to the Southwest and the pack was released.

The Trail

Off into the streets and sidewalks illuminated with the soft glow of the street lights. We suspected that some hill climbing was going to be part of the run as there was mention of a view point.

Marks were found and followed to the best of our ability.

Yes there was some hill climbing and some long check backs laid out for the pack to enjoy. Eventually, we made it to the view point and spent some time taking it all in!

View of downtown past the Saddledome
A display of some of the ultra reflective clothing worn by some. Slippy simply radiates…..

What goes up must come down. What do you think the chances of having a check back at the bottom of the stairs! 100%

Once the sheeple realized that the stairs were a set up, off we went to find more terrain and Christmas lights in the neighbourhood of Ramsey.

Eventually, the regroup was discovered and tasty libations were enjoyed.

Regroup

From the regroup, the pack made their way back to the Evil Corporation Brewing location.

The Down Down’s

Evil Corporation Brewing had offered us the use of their boardroom as a private room for the group.

Plan B was to go the the open taproom as we had more people than the room could comfortably accommodate.

A bit of a chore to have the single owner/server deal with the group, but eventually beer was delivered to us all and it was time to to get the down down’s underway.

Tightey Whitey volunteered to be the Religious Advisor, and planned to run a Christmas themed business meeting.

Checking who has been naughty or nice!

A choir was selected and the Christmas song book came out of storage to support the program.

A detailed program was planned and delivered, much to the delight of those receiving down down’s.

After much rejoicing, Tighty Whitey declared us done and “on the piss”

On the piss

The beer was good and we continued to enjoy the fine company of the group until it was time to leave.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair

Trail Summary

A fine trail with great views that was close to 5 km’s. Great views and warm weather were a nice touch…..

Hash Extra

As we all know, hashing can be dangerous. One of our valiant hashers, King Shit, had a bit of a mis step resulting in a broken bone in his finger. We wish KS a speedy recovery from his injury.

Run 2371 – Grey Cup Run

Hares:   Snow Blower and Booty Camp

Location: Banff Trail Residence

RA: Abandoned Pussy

Attendance: 19

Where Canadian Football is Played in Calgary

The Beginning

The Grey Cup is the final game of the Canadian football season. The winner gets to take home the Grey Cup.

There was some hope that the local team would be present to compete, but that was not the case. As such, we were relegated to celebrating the Grey Cup football game with a run, and a watch party.

Grey Cup was held in Vancouver in an enclosed stadium, with teams from Toronto and Winnipeg participating.

Booty Camp and Snow Blower hosted the run. This is a special run on the Sunday in the afternoon. Thankfully, the weather was good for the run. Snow predicted for that evening, but the daytime was double digits and sunny.

A group of intrepid hashers showed up, running without the burden of headlamps. We gathered initially inside, awaiting the late cummers to arrive.

Enough of this warm inside stuff, time to go outside and face the elements!

Ba Ba Beer and PMS

Insane Bolt ran the circle and went through the announcements and introductions. Milestone for Mucky Dip – 650 runs! The hares went through the marks for the run.

The pack was released and we were off to find the trail!

The Trail

Through the pathways and back alleys to eventually hit the pedestrian overpass to McMahon Stadium, a shrine for Calgary football. We had a chance to circle the stadium to take in all its wonderment. This location will host the Grey Cup in 2026! Stay tuned!

Apparently the walkers also discovered the stadium.

Selfie master at work

Thankfully, there was more trail with considerable elevation loss and gain coupled with a viewpoint or two. Playgrounds included!

View of the city

Of course there was more uphill and downhill. Why do they call this neighbourhood St. Andrews Heights!

Thankfully, the good marks showed up and we were directed to the regroup vehicle to find suitable refreshments.

Regroup

Down Down’s

After a successful regroup, the retreated to the backyard comfort of our hosts. Not as warm as we would have liked, but OK for the down down’s.

Group assembling

Abandoned Pussy was the religious advisor and delivered the program.

All was well and AP declared us “on the piss”. Can Crusher took a moment to demonstrate her superior can crushing skills.

We completed the afternoon with a splendid eating feast and the watch of the football game. Now we know that the Toronto team were victorious.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair

Trail Summary

A fine trail through the posh neighbourhoods with some uphill, views and downhill. Some of us went around 6 km. Others went further to enjoy the check backs the hare had provided!

Run 2368 – Hat House Harriers Halloween Howl

Hares:   Snow Blower, supported by Booty Camp

Location: Two House Brewing Taproom + Pizza

1901 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3C 0K3

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RA:  Hump the Shark

Attendance: 26

Hard to Imagine!

The Beginning

With Halloween approaching, the group had to figure out what to do. Some years we have done a pub crawl with full costume, while other years we have been more restrained,

This year, it was a half way “wear a Halloween Hat” theme. Snow Blower set trail with the emotional assistance of Booty Camp from the ever popular Two House Brewing Taproom and Pizza. Close to the elevated C-Train track and the Sunalta neighbourhood, a great location for a run.

Some of us were a bit tardy to the run start, so we were a bit rushed trying to capture the “beginning”. It would appear that many hashers sporting hats were present. Some went “full costume” as that is what makes their world turn. A reasonable turn out of 26 or so hashers was achieved. Did I mention that it is now dark when we start the runs?

Circle time. PMS signals V for Victory!

A few shots to capture the enthusiasm of the group!

PMS used her best bossy tone to get the group organized for the hares to tell us about the trail.

PMS checking her flexibility and clapping to keep the evil spirts at bay

Snow Blow indicated that the first mark was the arrow head west into the urban darkness. The pack was released!

The Trail

Starting along 10 ave SW, in the shadow of the elevated C-Trail tracks, we headed west until we found the check at the C-Trail station. As expected, a massive check back was set up for the keen runners. A large group returned to the check after they realized they had been had.

Hot Cheeks was caught out on a raised access cover on the sidewalks. The went down on trail and was not pleased. I’m sure the city will drop by and fix the tripping hazard at their convenience. Hot Cheeks survived to finish the trail.

Tripping hazard, as demonstrated by Hot Cheeks!

Off through the neighbourhoods, there was endless climbing up to near 17 Ave SW. We were driven by the fact that what goes up must come down. Parks and decoration were enjoyed on the trail.

A viewpoint was promised and delivered.

Off through the neighbourhoods to check out the decorations. The size of the skeletons attracted the interest of some of the Harrierettes.

Camshaft and Booty Camp happy to be there!

On In and Down Down’s

After our regroup, we headed over to Two House Taproom and Pizza. Busy place with trivia going full bore. We had a reserved table, which was good. Food and refreshments were enjoyed, then we retired to the patio for the closing ceremonies.

Eating and drinking

As it appeared that trivia would never end, we headed out to the patio to conduct the down down’s. Hump the Shark was religious advisor. Tighty Whitey, caught bashing, was volunteered to be choir.

The hares were thanked, and many crimes and offences were dealt with.

There was much mirth and merriment focused on Booty Camp’s costume hat. An undue amount of attention to the dangling bits was quite a spectacle.

Eventually, the down down’s were done and we were on the piss.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

The trail was close to 5 km’s of great Halloween romping. Some of us had difficulties in starting our gadgets on time.

Hash Extra

Additional pictures for your viewing pleasure.

Vista

Run 2360 – Booty Camp and Snow Blower set the Labour Day Pride Run

Hares:   Booty Camp and Snow Blower

Location: The Booty Cam and Snow Blower Posh Estate

2023 17 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M 0S7

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RA:  Hump the Shark

Attendance: 23

Pacing for Pride

The Beginning

Labour Day and Pride celebration are an interesting combination. Calgary Pride Festival on the Saturday and Sunday. Labour Day hash run on the Monday afternoon. Wear your best colourful outfit!

Booty Camp and Snow Blower hosted the run from their posh residence in the Banff Trail neighbourhood. A collection of 23 hashers showed up on a hot afternoon. There were visitors and a new boot to add to the interest of the group. A conflicting football game later in the afternoon made it difficult for some of our football inclined members to make it all work. As well, others were doing the Labour Day weekend out of town thing.

People kept arriving, showing off there finest pride themed running attire.

PMS showing that you are number 1 – twice?

A circle happened with introductions, the hares were brought into the circle to explain the marks, and the pack was released.

The Trail

The trail took in some of the finer trails in the Banff Trail and Capital Hill neighbourhoods. Some epic views were observed by both the runners and the walkers. Apparently, there was some fixation with fixed objects by the walkers.

There was an excessive amount of chalk used for some of the trail to ensure that no-one got excessive misdirected or lost.

The trail included some playground actions for those playful hashers.

Eventually the trail made it back to the start and the group went into down-down mode.

Down Downs

The Booty Blower backyard proved to be an excellent place for the closing ceremonies. People are looking happy and content.

Use your imagination to fill in the Religious Advisor performing the down down celebration. Likely the hares, new boots and visitors. I suspect a number of crimes were committed, but not many pictures to document the festivities. If there is some evidence, we can add it in here!

On the piss!

Scribed by Skewbic Hair

Trail Summary

A fine trail of 5 to 6 kms. Looks like walkers did 3.5 km. A fine run and we thank our hosts and hares!

Scribe Extra

Weekend at a cottage in Windemere BC. Craft beer, eating and drinking, and fun on the lake. Fun time, but I missed the run.