VTH3 Trail #037: The Banquet of Nut Huts — Saturday Run/Walk/Hike

When: Saturday, November 11, 2023, 1:00 PM HST
Where: The Old Red Mill, Jericho, VT
Hare: Flexible Video Endoscope
What to bring: $6.9 hash cash, whistles, trail shoes, clothing that's bright orange 🟠 (it's hunting season!), fond memories of nut huts
What not to bring: Thoughts of rebellion, intercepted transmissions containing plans to a secret device

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Von Tramp H3 has made it through two years of Vermont winters and summers. And we’re officially kicking off our winter season which means it’s time to bring back the warm shot checks and kilts! Huzzah! If you ask me, all that seems worthy of a celebration. We’ve got an extra special trail featuring Flexible Video Endoscope as the tyrannical hare and a bunch of surprises along the way.

Trail will traverse the wilds of Jericho, best known for its recent appearance in Netflix’s hit television show Wednesday. We won’t run by any of the landmarks from the show, like Nevermore Academy, Pilgrim World, or the Weathervane Cafe, because they’re not real and were filmed in Romania. But the pack will go through some virgin territory, private property, and farmland all while hopefully not get chased after by farmers with pitchforks.

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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!
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.

❗This meet-up is intended to help reach out to new members.
Don't let the low numbers of people who RSVP on this site fool you: there are generally 15 to 20 hashers at every event! They're just all bad at social media.

All attendees must be 21+.