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Run 2441 – Three’s Company

January 12, 2026 The Scribe

Hares: OPP, Liquor Lots and Strap On Crampon

Location: Swigs Pub & Grill

11213 30 St SW, Calgary, AB T2W 4N5

https://maps.app.goo.gl/NsafPZEEdSTEhTWD9

RA: Hump the Shark

Attendance: 28

Walkers Posing!

The Beginning

We are happy when volunteers step up to set trail. Thankfully, we are experiencing a Chinook with warm weather and wind. Makes for slippery conditions on the trail.

OPP, Liquor Lots and Strap On Crampon were the hares. Plan A had us running out of Leopold’s Pub on Elbow Drive SW. That changes when the owners realized they were not able to accommodate a group this large. Plan B was Swig’s Pub & Grill in Cedarbrae SW. They put some tables aside and we were good to go.

Swig’s has a history of being the first neighbourhood put in Calgary, known as Ye Olde Manor, opening in 1980. Pubs in Calgary were typically associated with hotels and restaurants in the past. So, this location has some good history.

The pack assembled outside as PMS organized the circle.

Missing a few pictures here, Stool Stuffer, On In, PMS, Coq Titty and others. Camera shy bunch this week

PMS ran the circle, going through announcements and introductions. The hares were called into the circle and went through describing the marks. The slushy conditions made it difficult to mark the snow/pavement, so Booty Camp was selected to host the marks.

With the marks fully described, the pack was released into the wilds of Cedarbrae.

The Trail

The pack dispersed in search of the marks for true trail. There was a split between walkers and runners. I took notes highlighting the walker’s adventure.

Through the sidewalks, alleys and pathways, the group eventually made it back to the location where the regroup was located.

After enjoying suitable refreshment, the pack headed back to the pub to order beer and food.

Hump the Shark was the Religious Advisor (RA) for the evening, and he prepared his material from the down down’s.

The Down Down’s

With the beverages in place, Hump the Shark began the down down program.

A choir was selected with PMS and Lazy Cummer ready to perform the singing duties.

Now, bring on the hares and lets celebrate the great trail that they set.

Coq Titty wearing racist clothing……Shame

The collection of hash shits need to be redistributed. Whale Wanker and Snow Blower were called out and new recipients were identified.

With the down down’s complete, the group was declared “on the piss”.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

Some say that this run was close to 7 km’s. Warm weather but wet and slippery. Great trail!

Run

Run 2436 – Holy Sleighbells It’s a Christmas Tu Tu

December 22, 2025 The Scribe

Hares: Abandoned Pussy and Strap On Crampon

Location: Stonegate Pub

7640 Fairmount Dr SE, Calgary, AB T2H 0X9

https://maps.app.goo.gl/PjxNbEyYwxnK6yb18

RA: Booty Camp and Twisty

Attendance: 15

Christmas Lights Everywhere!

The Beginning

With Christmas fast approaching, time to sneak in another hash run before the big day. Thankfully Abandoned Pussy and Strap On Crampon volunteered to set trail on a frigid evening in December, and one of the shortest days of the year.

They selected the neighbourhood of Fairview SE to set trail, and selected the fashionable Stonegate Pub as the starting location. This may become a new Hash favourite sporting $5.00 pints and chicken wing specials on Monday nights! Tucked away in a non-descript 1950’s strip mall, adjacent to the bowling alley, a hidden gem in the neighbourhood!

It was a cold evening, with temperatures in the -20 C range + wind chill. The heating system repair truck and the guys on the roof may have been a signal of the heating problem in the pub.

Not to be discouraged, we were fine with our full on winter costume in anticipation of the cold temperatures. Tu Tu’s were present.

The hashers were outfitted with the right gear to survive the run. Pre circle pictures show off some of the weather protection choices.

The stand in Hashmaster, Skewbic Hair, called the group outside to circle up!

It was time for the hares to come into the circle to describe the marks they have set for a fine trail.

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

The Trail

From the front of the pub, we headed off into the dark of the evening until true trail was found. Marks on the lamp posts lead the way into the depths of the Fairview neighbourhood.

Like a mirage on the horizon, the regroup vehicle was spotted. A fine selection of hot chocolate and unfrozen beer.

A short walk away, the pub as found and we went inside to warm up!

It was nice to be inside in the warmth preparing for the down down’s.

The Down Down’s

Booty Camp with assistance from Twisty were our Religious Advisor team. They prepared the program and secured refreshments for the down down’s.

Hardly volunteered to be the Christmas themed choir, digging up the song sheets with the sacred verses.

We had so much fun setting the trail for you all to enjoy! Lots of chalk used. Don’t follow the pink chalk as those are check backs (Who knew?)

Snow Blower and Hump the Shark – checkback masters

Stool Stuffer, Dastardly and Basher Slippy Thong

With the down down’s completed, Booty Camp declared us “on the piss”. The group continued to enjoy the mirth and merriment of the Stonegate Pub until it was time to head home.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

The Trail

A find trail of almost 5 km was enjoyed by the pack. Excellent trail setting by AP and Strap On Crampon. The playgrounds were fun and no-one died.

Run

Run 2429 – Remember’s Eve Hot Strap On

November 10, 2025 The Scribe

Hares: Strap On Crampon and Hot Cheeks

Lighthouse Pub

1140 137 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2J 6T6

https://maps.app.goo.gl/fjgZqmDDCwccAdst6

RA: Skewbic Hair

Attendance: 30

Eve of Remembrance Day

The Beginning

We have been lucky with the weather to this point. Snow has happened in other places, including Toronto, but nothing for Calgary yet. Forecast temperature for our running day was 14 C. We all know what is coming, so be thankful for what we have today.

The run date was on the evening prior to Remembrance Day, so wearing a poppy was encouraged. We were pleased that Strap On Crampon and Hot Cheeks volunteered to set trail in the deep South East, precariously close to Fish Creek Park. Start and finish at the Light House Pub, which is Hash friendly.

The group arrived and waited inside for the signal to go outside to circle up. Insane Bolt made the call as the gathered in the outside parking lot that had a streetlight!

Insane Bolt ran the circle. We had a good turnout of 30 hashers set to enjoy the fine trail set by our hares. The hares were called into the circle to explain the marks for the trail.

The hash was released to find the true trail!

The Trail

Off from the parking lot, the pack spread out to find the marks. The starting point of the run has a significant staircase close by. Do you think we are supposed to climb all those stairs?

Off into the wilds of Parkland SE. Many streets, sidewalks, alleys and pathways to discover.

Thankfully there were playgrounds to play in. Some competitive sliding was observed.

Off to find more trail. The marks were found and the trail revealed itself.

There was a pig themed street that caught our attention. Who knew they had such a thing in this neighbourhood.

Not to be outdone, there was also large animal sculptures to observe!

We found some pathways through the forest down to Deer Run SE.

After much fun and frolic, the regroup vehicle was spotted. A great place to enjoy a refreshment and be thankful for the trail we have just enjoyed.

From the regroup, it was off to the pub to get set up for down down’s.

The Down Down’s

The pack settled into the pub and ordered food and refreshments. With limited staff, patience is in order. All things come to those who have patience.

With beer on the tables, it was time to start the down down’s

The Religious Advisor (RA) for the evening was Skewbic Hair. He diligently prepared his program and selected a choir of Mr. PeeeeNut, Hump the Shark, and an abbreviated appearance from Daisy Duke.

With the ceremony complete, it was time to canvas for next week’s RA and finish off the down down’s.

Next weeks RA and down down RA – On The Piss!

After much rejoicing, the evening program was complete.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

The trail was close to 6 km’s. Great weather and a fine trail were delivered by Strap On and Hot Cheeks! Thanks for making this happen!

Run

Run 2399 – The Mother of All Runs

May 12, 2025 The Scribe

Hares: Strap On Crampon and Princess Monkey Spanker (PMS)

Location: Rip’s Pub & Eatery

15 Millrise Blvd SW #25, Calgary, AB T2Y 1X7

https://maps.app.goo.gl/tmPg43wr1rgn2th76

RA: Hump the Shark

Attendance: 21

A shoe washing opportunity in Fish Creek!

The Beginning

With Mother’s Day celebrations in hand, who would be better to set trail than two enthusiastic harrierettes, who also are mothers. The plan was to set the mother of all trails. Not to be missed and not to be taken lightly.

Princess Monkey Spanker (PMS) and Strap On Crampon set the trail from Rip’s Pub & Eatery in Millrise SW. Close proximity of Fish Creek Provincial Park and all manners of elevation changes, mud, dirt ,trees animals an, of course, Fish Creek!

Rip’s Pub claim to be very supportive of the Saskatchewan Rough Riders football team. I hope they do not check for Saskatchewan credentials at the door. Cheap beer and food deals are why we run, and they had both!

The weather was threatening, with rain in the forecast. Nothing to scare away the 21 hashers that showed up for the trail.

The group assembled outside in the parking lot anticipating the “mother” of all runs. Insane Bolt ran the circle as the group prepared for the run.

Looks like we had a archive and offspring of Menage-a-Trois, Ginger Stripe, who travelled from Ireland to run the trail.

With the announcements and introductions complete, it was time to have the hares introduce the trail and the marks they have used to set the trail.

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

The Trail

The trail headed West toward Shawnee Slopes neighbourhood. Recollections of the people that bought houses here on the golf course, only to have the golf course redeveloped into more properties! Not all were happy with this.

More trail awaits for those that can find the marks. Eventually, the urban trail dropped into Fish Creek where fun was to be had by one and all.

The pathway lead to the C-Train bridge over Fish Creek. What a great spot for a creek crossing?

Of course, no good creek crossing goes unrewarded. Yes, you need to get back to the other side!

The trail lead toward St. Mary’s University which offered some uphill and viewpoints.

A view of the regroup gave the pack hope that his would all be over soon!

Finally, a sighting of the regroup location

The pack stumbled in to enjoy the beverages available at the regroup.

Eventually, all the hashers arrived and started complaining about being cold. Back to the bar to warm up and have the down down’s.

Suspect that are talking about something Irish

As the pack got settled in, food and drink was ordered at the group seemed happy!

Down Down’s

Hump the Shark was the Religious Advisor for the evening. He organized his program and prepared for the closing ceremonies.

Hump the Shark appointed Stoolie and Skewbic Hair as choir. They sang themselves a song, and handed off the photographer duties to Ginger Stripe.

Hump the Shark went through his list of down down’s. The hares, hash shit, various crimes and other made up actions.

Once we had run out of material, we were declared “on the piss” by Hump the Shark.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

A fine trail of 6 – 7 km’s. Fish Creek does not disappoint. Excellent work by PMS and Strap On crampon. One of the best trails I have never run.

Hash Extra

Unfortunately, your scribe was conflicted with a golfing appointment at the Lorrette course at Kananaskis. Even though the weather forecast called for snow, rain and cold, a fine round as the course was empty and there was no rain or snow. Something looking like sun appeared!

Those wimps scared away by a mere weather forecast!

Run, Special Event

Run 2380 – Tacky Formal Run 2025

January 1, 2025 The Scribe

Hares: Snevil and Strap On Crampon

Location: Melinda’s Place – Midnapore SE

https://maps.app.goo.gl/99WKUgQ7VykMsCbAA

RA: Stool Stuffer

Attendance: 17

Tacky Snow Angel

The Beginning

The Tacky Formal New Years Day Run is a Calgary tradition. This year, Strap On Crampon volunteered to host this afternoon run from her place in Midnapore SE. Hashers were encouraged to wear their best tacky formal attire for this run.

The weather was cool (-10 C) but sunny, making for a fine day to be outside. Midnapore is located in SE Calgary on the edge of Fish Creek Provincial Park. There are steep hills and lots of ice and snow, creating the stage for an eventful run.

The hashers began to arrive in earnest for the 2:00 pm start time. Parking was available on the street and soon the place was hopping with hashers.

We sort of mingled around on the front sidewalk of Melinda’s place until it was time to get the circle formed and get started.

The hashers formed some type of circle and On In , the Past-It-Master proceeded with the introductions.

On In introduced a new boot, Just Jenn and went through the circle formalities. The Hares were called into the circle to describe the marks. With the snow cover, a suitable marking surface with used to show the marks. A 25 meant you were “on”, while a 24 indicated a “check back”.

With the markings described, the pack was released to find the trail.

The Trail

Eventually, marks were found on the street light poles and other vertical surfaces. Snowy and icy footing required suitable footwear. Off we go to find the trail!

A sliding opportunity was presented. A popular location for the neighbourhood sliding community. Some Hashers borrowed sliding devices from small children and made a spectacle.

A convenient pedestrian overpass provided safe passage over Macleod Trail and off to the terrain on the West side.

As we made our way through the neighbourhood, a back alley lead to the warmth of a fancy heated garage for the regroup. We were told to bring a chair for a reason!

Refreshments were enjoyed and the group waited for the down down’s to start.

The Down Down’s

Hump the Shark reached out to Stool Stuffer to conduct the down down ceremony. After sufficient preparation, the down down’s were ready to go!

Stoolie got the program running starting with the hares and followed up with a number of crimes and offences!

Thankfully, the Onesie of Shame was handed off to a new recipient. Skewbic Hair was pleased to relinquish to On In for his lack of formal attire for the New Years Day run,

We continued as there were many charges and offences identified

Dastardly and Blue Balls – non formal attire

Eventually, we were done then Stoolie declared us to be “on the piss”

Scribed by Skewbic Hair

Trail Summary

We covered more than 5 km’s on the fine trail. Great way to start off 2025!

Run

Run 2344 – Sink, Swim or Swallow. The Seamen Run with a Nautical Theme

June 3, 2024 The Scribe

Hare: PMS and Strap On Crampon

Location: Dudley’s Lounge – Carriage House Hotel and Conference Centre

9030 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2J 0P5

https://maps.app.goo.gl/McVShzGWB7mhLmK19

RA: Daisy Duke and Beer in the Rear
Attendance: 18

The Beginning

It was a confusing posting for the run. Nautical theme? What the heck is that. Not only nautical, but naughtycal! Wear something that is either naughty or nautical. Quite a range. Suggestions for swimming, fishing, floating garb, with a clarification that all would be explained …..later.

Of course, PMS and Strap On Crampon had the look dialed in, courtesy of their hash trip to New York in the recent past. An opportunity to show off their fancy nautical outfits…..

For the rest of us, swimming suit? Water wings? Other water themed clothing? So much stress to find the right outfit for the run. As it turns out, the hares had planned a torrential downpour to coincide with the run, raincoats were in fashion suddenly!

Dudley’s Lounge is associated with the Carriage House Hotel on Macleod Trail SW. They have more than one pub in the hotel, with the Peanuts Pub competing for interest. The pub was found and the group formed inside.

It was time to circle up outside and acquaint ourselves with the moisture preparing to fall from the sky.

PMS takes control and gets the hares in the circle to explain the marks. Huge blue chalk meant clear remarking of washed out chalk marks.

The Trail

The pack was released as the rain began to fall. Off we went in all directions until the true trail was found and followed. Apparently, there was a choice between Upper Deck and Lower Deck. An Eagle/Turkey split was available on trail. Into the streets and alleys of Acadia and Haysboro, the trail meandered as the rain increased in volume and strength.

The pack made choices on Upper Deck vs Lower Deck. Upper deck was configured for the more leisurely runners. A bit of a shorter cut to differentiate the route for the true runners on the trail. Scenic views of the C-Train infrastructure around Heritage Station were part of the trail experience.

The upper deckers stumbled across a pack of walkers, as we consolidated looking for the regroup.

Regroup

The regroup was spotted in a parking lot close to the end of the trail. Dastardly has a fine selection of refreshments available. The group lingered in the rain until it was decided that down down’s would be “inside” at the pub. Hashers were pleased to drink in a warm place.

Off into the warmth of Dudley’s Lounge for the closing ceremonies.

Down Downs

Hump the Shark volunteered Daisy Duke and Beer in the Rear to tag team as Religious Advisors. They put together a fine program and delivered to the group. Choir of Snow Blower and Booty Camp. Hump the Shark stood in as Beer wench to prepare the beer for the down downs.