VTH3 Trail #028: Escape from Eagle Mountain; Saturday Run/Walk/Hike


Details
When: Saturday, March 11, 2023, 1:00 PM HST
Where: Eagle Mountain Natural Area, Milton, VT
Hares: Salty Cumpiss and How I Met Your Mother
What to actually bring: boots/shoes for snow, clothes you're ok snagging on branches, gloves, hats, extra pair of socks, $6.9 hash cash (first timers are free!)
What to maybe bring (not required): Eyes patches, escape rope, quippy 80s comebacks, a basic understanding of sarcasm.
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In 1997, at the end of a minor war between the United States and Canada, the area known as Eagle Mountain was converted into a maximum security prison. An airplane filled with beer was recently hijacked and crashed into the mountain; the booze was taken hostage by a group of inmates. Salty Pissken and Mother, both former Special Forces assoldiers turned hashers, have been recruited to retrieve the beer in exchange for their own sobriety. And they want all of us to tag along…
Word on the ground says our best plan of escape from the mountainous trail will be in through the woods, so bring some foot traction just in case.
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🏃What is Hashing?
What do you get when you combine running (or walking), a combination scavenger hunt, silly songs, inappropriate jokes, kilts, and beer?
Meet the Hash House Harriers, a non-competitive running social club.
Hash runs, called trails, are non-competitive scavenger hunt-style events where you can enjoy a scenic run/walk at your own pace followed by a social gathering with food and drink. The route is marked on the ground with chalk or biodegradable flour. The "hare" is a volunteer who plans the run and marks the trail. The "hounds" are the other runners who follow the trail. Just like a scavenger hunt!
🤔 Do I have to run?
Nope! In hashing, the athletic and competitive aspects of running take a back seat to the social side of things. Hashing caters to all levels of runners, with a few walkers at each hash. Von Tramp hash trails are usually 3-6 miles; most even have a split trail for walkers or runners who wish to do a shorter distance.
🍻 Do I have to drink?
While we do enjoy a nice cold beer, consumption is completely optional. There is always water and non-alcoholic options. There is never any obligation to drink alcohol.
🌲 Who are the Von Tramp Hash House Harriers?
The Von Tramp Hash House Harriers (VTH3) was founded in 2021 by two thirsty hashers who did not want to stop being active during winter in Vermont. While we are primarily a winter kennel and run every other Saturday during winter (November-April), we continue hashing year-round in summer too on the first Saturday of the month (May-October). You can join us on Saturdays by seeing when all of our upcoming trails are happening on our website. You can also join us on Facebook.
👋 Ready to give hashing a try?
Join us for a trail! All you need is some comfortable running gear. If it's a wet or wintry day, a change of clothes (or at least socks) is recommended.
We're a very welcoming and accepting group of lovable idiots. And who knows, you might even enjoy yourself. Plus, your first trail is always free! All attendees must be 21+.
BUT....... if you're still wondering if hashing is right for you, check out our blog post that covers everything you need to know about hashing with us here in Vermont.

VTH3 Trail #028: Escape from Eagle Mountain; Saturday Run/Walk/Hike