VTH3 Trail #073: Vermont Twea Party — Saturday Run/Walk/Hike

When: Saturday, July 5, 2025, 1:00 PM HST
Where: 1490 US-302, Berlin, VT 05641
Hares: Borscht Canal and 69 Sided Dice
What to bring: $16.69 hash cash following the tax introduced in the recent Seltzer and Twea Act, one of those funny tri-corner hats they wore in the 1700s, Twea costumes and/or accessories, a local map to help understand what town we’re starting in

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Way back in 1773, the colonists held a sick party on several boats in Boston Harbor that would later be known as the “Boston Tea Party”. Fun fact: This historic get-together would eventually inspire the Boston Beer Company (aka Mr. Sam Adams himself) to invent Twisted Tea in a basement in Southie. 12 years later in 1785, the first group of settlers arrived in the tiny township of Berlin here in Vermont, among them was a young Gazpacho Canal, who was infamous for being one of the late-night party goers at the Boston Tea Party.

Inspired by her family connection to the world’s greatest tea party, our very own local patriot Borscht Canal has enlisted the help of 69 Sided Dice (the ultimate party planner) to help throw a celebration in honor of Von Tramp’s new Seltzer and Twea Act! Expect a long, hard trail; a large body of water; and some absolutely twisted hard teas. I’ve also been told that anyone who is looking to attend should practice “dumping” ahead of time.

Trail begins from the infamous starting location of the recent Green Up Day trail, so point your GPS towards the Twilight Zone and cross your fingers. For what it’s worth, the ancient texts call this area “Berlin”.

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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+.