Bonus Trail! Geohash: Return of the Hole — Difficult Saturday Hike

When: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Where: Honey Hollow Trail, 2090 Duxbury Rd, Bolton, VT 05676
Hares: 2 Guys 1 Hole and tiny sheets of paper
What to bring: $6.9 hash cash, a resistance to pain and suffering, hiking shoes, a backpack for water/food, a compass, a phone with a GPS mapping app, packed lunch, a basic understand of geocaching

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Mr. Geo himself, Hole, returns with another Geohashing trail that will have us climbing up and down and up and down and up and down and… 📈 Just like last time, we’re starting a little bit earlier than usual so it’s not dark by the time we finish. Note the 11am start time. Pack your own lunch! Expect some serious elevation gain on this ballbuster of a trail—the last time we did a geohash we clocked around 8 miles over 7 hours. Woah. 😵

Just like previous geohashing trails, this one will be “straight up geocaching”. What’s that mean? At opening circle the pack will be presented the coordinates of the first check. Coordinates for second check will be in Tupperware™ at first check and so on. Some checks will have beverages, some will only contain disappointment.

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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+.