VTH3 Trail #042: A Hasher's Guide to The Galaxy — Saturday Run/Walk/Hike

When: Saturday, January 20, 2024, 1:00 PM HST
Where: Price Chopper Parking Lot, Saint Albans, VT
Hares: One Drunk Walking and Redtail Swallows
What to bring: $6.9 hash cash; towels; hitchhikers; your favorite Vogon poetry; the ultimate question about life, the universe and everything

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During trail, we often ask ourselves the hard questions: Are you on? Why is it so friggin cold? Where’s the beer? And this week’s trail may finally shed some answers from two of the galaxy’s most infamous hares: One Drunk and Redtail. But to obtain this knowledge, get ready to stick out your thumb on the side of the 89 and hitchhike your way north to the Price Chopper in Saint Albans.

Yes, Saint Albans. There’s no point in acting surprised about it. All the planning charts and trail locations have been on display at your local hash planning department in Underhill for 50 days, so you’ve had plenty of time to lodge any formal complaint and it’s far too late to start making a fuss about it now.

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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. We run every other Saturday during winter (November-April). You can see 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+.