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Hainan Hash
On The Move!
H
ashing in Hainan is surely a Hasher's
fantasy destination with lush trails, fresh
air, coconut palm trees, mountains, blue
skies, spectacular scenery, local delicacies,
friendly people and plenty of cold beer.
The proposed site for the Interhash 2014 was the
scene of this year's 3rd annual Hainan Hash Union.
The base of operations was the charming Happy Farm
Resort which is located 30km southwest of Hainan's
capital city, Haikou. Hashers from all over Hainan
arrived to enjoy two days of fun, food, friendship, top
class trails and local beer.
There were two trails to choose from; a 4.8km and
a 8+km. The trails began at the park-like entrance of
the resort and went in separate directions. Along the
way, both trails skirted lush rice fields, fruit orchards,
vegetable fields, forests, beautiful tropical flowers, and
ancient stone villages. The famous Shishan Volcanic
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Cluster Park was visible from both trails. The thirty-six
volcanoes in the area are dormant, but still offer the
opportunity to see real volcanoes up close. The park
was awarded Geopark status by the United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO).
The hares laid interesting trails designed to challenge
the most serious of Hashers as well as delight easy
going Nature lovers. Stone bridges crossed spring
fed creeks, colourful butterflies could be seen resting
on the exotic flowers and native plants. Overhead in
the trees, some of Hainan's more than 400 species of
birds sang their cheery songs.
Each trail passed through picturesque Meisha and
Changdao villages where curious and bemused locals
stepped outside their stone walled homes to peer at
the Hashers and Harriettes as they ran, walked or
hobbled past.
In historic Changdao village, the midway break stop
for both trails, villagers gathered under the sweeping
branches of hundreds year old ficus trees to chat with
the Hashers as they enjoyed fresh fruit and bottled
water. The cobblestone streets are tree lined with a
central area that was perfect for taking a beer break
mid-run. The 8 km and 4 km trails both continued up
hill to Changdao Hill, which in this Hasher’s opinion,
should be renamed, Kick-Your-Butt Hill. Perhaps it
was the activities of the recent break, but more than
a few Hashers lost the trail a time or two. "Are you",
"Checking!", and "OnOn!!" could be heard up and
down the trail. Ultimately, the Hashers and Harriettes
were rewarded at the peak with spectacular views of
Haikou city in the distance and the beautiful Shishan
Volcano Crater Park. The descent into the valley was
equally as challenging as the trail up the hill but again,
the countryside was pristine and the Hashers felt the
pull of the end of the trail.
Next came Meisha village and a sprint along concrete
paved roads back to Happy Farm Resort.
The charming resort with its stone and wood lodges,
swimming pool and grey brick and beam dining hall
was a welcoming site for the thirsty returning runners.
Everything wasset up with cases and cases of ice
cold beer, bottled water & fresh fruit as well as three
massive blocks of ice ready for the Down Down. The
usual banter, beer chugging and good natured hilarity
ensued. The GMs of each Hash Kennel were duly
singled out for a seat on the ice along with individuals
who were first timers, complainers, or in general
decided to be deserving, for one reason or other,
for a few inglorious minutes on ice. Over the wall,
curious villagers who had followed the Hash parade
assembled to stare and comment to each other on the
strange rituals.
The sun was setting and the amazing aromas wafting
from the kitchen of the dining hall were impossible to
ignore. As stars began to appear in the clear night sky,
the Hashers made their way to tables filled with delicious
Hainan seafood specialities along with steaming
platters of chicken, beef, pork, fresh vegetables,
and ornately carved plates of fresh tropical fruit. The
GMs went from table to table toasting all the Hashers
and each other repeatedly and enthusiastically. The
celebration of the successful 2014 bid combined with
the warmth and camaraderie of seeing old friends and
meeting new friends lasted well into the night.
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Julie “Yark Sucker” Burgess
Julie “Yark Sucker” Burgess started Hashing in Brussels
where she finally found a group of people who understood
her sense of humour, including her future husband, Rumple
Foreskin. An engineer by trade, Yark has since lived in
various places throughout Europe and hashed regularly
with Copenhagen H3 and Stuttgart H3. As the current
GM of Stuttgart, she is planning this year’s German Nash
Hash. Other activities include planning DIVAhhh events,
like the Champagne Weekend and the Amsterdam Red
Dress Run. Yark’s big new adventure is helping Higgins
with Brussels 2014.
Eric “Digit” McGaw
Digit, who got his name after his finger was crushed off in an Indian
train mishap, started Hashing with Kuala Belait HHH in Brunei in
1980. He considers Manila HHH his personal mother club, however,
because that’s where his Hashing addiction became lethal. After
helping to mismanage the Thrilla in Manila (Interhash 1990) he moved
to India where he founded the Hyderabad and Goa kennels. In 2002,
for his manifold sins and wickedness, he was anointed GM of the 13th
World Interhash in Goa.
Exasperated by his nonsense, India finally threw him out in 2005.
He sought refuge in Dubai, where he ran with both Creek and Desert
HHH, at one point even assuming GMship of the former club. He
later gravitated south to the Dark Continent, where he infested both
Nairobi and Accra. He is currently GM of Accra Hash, host of Pan
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Andrew Longworth
Andrew ‘Likker in Front’ Longworth is the current GM
of La Paz’s Highest Hash House Harriers. He first
started hashing in Jordan, where he found out that it
is possible to get some good exercise, drink a load of
beer, and be politically incorrect in the process.
LPH4 (La Paz’s Highest Hash House Harriers) is
his third hash. Currently, Likker and the rest of
Mismanagement are planning a weekend getaway
outside of La Paz for the 20th run since LPH4 was
restarted. Satisfaction, clean mountain air, and a
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QV415
QV415
QV4571
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QV442
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QV4570
QV4574
QV312
QV920
QV322
QV921
QV921
QV920
QV512
QV522
QV535
QV545
QV515
QV525
QV817
QV827
QV635
QV645
QV818
QV828
QV633
QV643
QV513
QV931
QV523
QV930
QV930
QV313
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QV323
QV512
QV513
QV522
QV523
QV213
QV223
QV515
QV525
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Daily
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07:30
08:35
320
247
VTE BKK
16:15
17:50
AT7
1356
VTE BKK
16:40
17:50
320
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14:55
734
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734
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247
BKK VTE
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20:40
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1356
BKK VTE
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20:05
320
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12:55
734
19:55
21:05
734
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BKK VTE
VIENTIANE - HANOI - VIENTIANE
Daily
VTE HAN
15:15
16:25
320
Daily
VTE HAN
17:50
19:20
321
Daily
HAN VTE
17:25
18:35
320
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HAN VTE
09:55
11:00
321
VIENTIANE - PHNOMPENH - VIENTIANE
Daily
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11:45
13:15
321
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PNH VTE
17:50
19:20
321
VIENTIANE - SIEMREAP - VIENTIANE
2457
VTE REP
06:30
09:25
AT7
2457
REP VTE
10:05
13:00
AT7
VIENTIANE - SINGAPORE - VIENTIANE
247
VTE SIN
15:40
19:40
320
247
SIN VTE
20:40
22:40
320
VIENTIANE - HOCHIMINH - VIENTIANE
136
VTE SGN
08:30
12:30
AT7
136
SGN VTE
13:30
17:30
AT7
VIENTIANE - KUNMING - VIENTIANE
Daily
VTE KMG
07:20
09:50
320
Daily
KMG VTE
10:50
11:20
320
LUANGPRABANG- CHIANGMAI - LUANGPRABANG
23567
LPQ CNX
13:15
14:15
AT7
23567
CNX LPQ
15:15
16:15
AT7
LUANGPRABANG - JINGHONG - LUANGPRABANG
247
LPQ JHG
11:20
13:20
AT7
247
JHG LPQ
14:00
14:10
AT7
LUANGPRABANG - BANGKOK - LUANGPRABANG
Daily
LPQ BKK
07:35
09:15
AT7
Daily
BKK LPQ
10:40
12:20
AT7
LUANGPRABANG- SIEMREAP - LUANGPRABANG
136
LPQ REP
10:55
14:20
AT7
Daily
LPQ REP
11:55
13:50
AT7
136
REP LPQ
15:00
18:10
AT7
Daily
REP LPQ
14:30
16:25
AT7
LUANGPRABANG - HANOI - LUANGPRABANG
Daily
LPQ HAN
17:05
18:20
AT7
Daily
LPQ HAN
17:10
18:10
AT7
Daily
HAN LPQ
09:50
11:15
AT7
Daily
HAN LPQ
18:50
19:50
AT7
PAKSE - SIEM REAP - PAKSE
2457
PKZ REP
08:25
09:25
AT7
1356
PKZ REP
13:20
14:20
AT7
2457
REP PKZ
10:05
11:05
AT7
1356
REP PKZ
15:00
16:00
AT7
SAVANNAKHET - BANGKOK - SAVANNAKHET
1357
ZVK BKK
10:30
12:00
MA6
1357
BKK ZVK
13:05
14:35
MA6
PAKSE - HOCHIMINH - PAKSE
136
PKZ SGN
10:55
12:30
AT7
136
SGN PKZ
13:30
15:05
AT7
PAKSE - BANGKOK - PAKSE
1357
PKZ BKK
09:20
12:00
MA6
1357
BKK PKZ
13:05
15:35
MA6
STP
0
0
0
0
0
0
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PKZ
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PKZ
PKZ
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PKZ
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PKZ
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0
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0
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0
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ZVK
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QV109
QV111
QV101
QV103
QV112
QV102
QV104
QV110
QV513
QV523
QV501
QV502
QV901
QV902
QV601
QV602
QV401
QV402
QV512
QV515
QV201
QV522
QV525
QV202
QV201
QV203
QV205
QV204
QV206
QV202
QV201
QV202
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Routing
Dep
Arr
AC
VIENTIANE - LUANGPRABANG - VIENTIANE
136
VTE LPQ
09:15
10:10
AT7
247
VTE LPQ
09:15
10:10
AT7
Daily
VTE LPQ
11:45
12:30
320
Daily
VTE LPQ
17:00
17:55
AT7
247
LPQ VTE
14:30
15:15
AT7
Daily
LPQ VTE
13:30
14:15
320
Daily
LPQ VTE
18:25
19:20
AT7
136
LPQ VTE
18:40
19:25
AT7
LUANGPRABANG - PAKSE - LUANGPRABANG
136
LPQ PKZ
10:55
12:35
AT7
136
PKZ LPQ
16:30
18:10
AT7
VIENTIANE -OUDOMXAY - VIENTIANE
2467
VTE ODY
10:30
11:20
MA6
2467
ODY VTE
11:50
12:40
MA6
VIENTIANE- HOUEISAY - VIENTIANE
1357
VTE HOE
11:00
11:55
MA6
1357
HOE VTE
12:35
13:30
MA6
VIENTIANE - LUANGNAMTHA-VIENTIANE
1357
VTE LXG
12:00
13:00
MA6
1357
LXG VTE
13:30
14:30
MA6
VIENTIANE - XIENGKHUANG-VIENTIANE
13457
VTE XKH
10:00
10:30
MA6
13457
XKH VTE
11:00
11:30
MA6
VIENTIANE- PAKSE - VIENTIANE
2457
VTE PKZ
06:30
07:45
AT7
136
VTE PKZ
08:30
09:45
AT7
1357
VTE PKZ
07:35
08:50
MA6
2457
PKZ VTE
11:45
13:00
AT7
136
PKZ VTE
16:05
17:30
AT7
1357
PKZ VTE
16:05
17:20
MA6
VIENTIANE - SAVANNAKHET-VIENTIANE
1357
VTE ZVK
07:35
09:50
MA6
12345
VTE ZVK
06:00
07:00
AT7
12345
VTE ZVK
14:15
15:15
AT7
12345
ZVK VTE
09:30
10:30
AT7
12345
ZVK VTE
15:45
16:45
AT7
1357
ZVK VTE
15:05
17:20
MA6
PAKSE - SAVANNAKHET - PAKSE
1357
PKZ ZVK
09:20
09:50
MA6
1357
ZVK PKZ
15:05
15:35
MA6
STP
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
PKZ
0
0
0
0
PKZ
0
0
Remarks : All times are local times
1 = Monday
2 = Tuesday
3 = Wednesday
4 = Thursday
5 = Friday
6 = Saturday
7 = Sunday
* QV4570/ QV4571/ QV4574/ QV4575 Operated by THAI AIRWAYS
* QV920/ QV921/ QV930/ QV931 Operated by VIETNAM AIRLINES
IMPORTANT NOTICE
All schedules/types of aircraft and information are subject to change
without notice and to government approval. For more information,
please contact any Lao Airlines reservation office.
02 Pangkham Rd, P.O. Box 6441 Vientiane , Lao P.D.R
Tel: +856 21 212016, 212051-54
Fax: +856 21 212056, 212058
www.laoairlines.com
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A
frica hits the bulls-eye
on many travellers’ radar
map as the dream trip,
the ultimate ‘bucket list’
vacation. The Dark Continent, both
the second largest and second
most populated on Earth, is where
human history began.
Hashing
the
Dark
Continent
By Eric “Digit” McGaw
But most guidebooks fail to mention Hashing,
which is alive, well and growing in Africa.
Hashers are invited to Pan Africa Hash 2013,
being hosted at Cape Coast, Ghana. The dates
are June 7-9, 2013.
Cape Coast is an ancient capital replete with
slave castles, sun-swept beaches, and florid
jungles. It’s also perfect for hashing, featuring
great year-round weather and varied terrain.
Registration information for Pan Africa Hash
2013 is available on the Accra HHH’s website,
at www.accrahash.com. Accra is the host
hash.
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Cape Coast is 130 km west of Accra, Ghana’s
capital. Properly lubricated coaches will be
arranged for transport from Accra Airport direct
to Cape Coast. Accommodation is plentiful, but
the best rooms are the surprisingly posh guest
houses on the campus of the University of Cape
Coast, the venue of the event. The campus is
lush and beautiful and the students will be on
holiday – the whole place will belong to Pan
Africa Hash.
Most hashers take advantage of travelling to
new places to look around. The Pan Africa Hash
2013 committee is in the process of arranging
an intriguing range of forays afield. One of
these will be a special Beach Hashfari. Working
westward from Cape Coast, this post-lube will
stop at a different beach resort each night,
with a run in each location. And on the eastern
front, a Mountain Paradise option will treat
participants to mountain trails with enchanting
waterfalls. And best of all, neighboring Hash
clubs are arranging special events in places like
Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, Nigeria, Liberia and Sierra
Leone.
Other options include booking safaris or side
trips to other locations in Africa, especially if
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travelling from afar. Accra is one of the major
airline hubs in Africa, with daily flights to Nairobi,
Johannesburg, Addis Ababa and Dubai, as well
as several destinations in Europe and the US.
Many eastern and southern African countries
vie for tourists’ safari dollars in accommodations
ranging from rustic campgrounds to luxury
lodges in game parks.
Africa moves at a slow pace, and visitors should
expect delays in transport, at border crossings
and just about anywhere else that scheduling is
a factor. It’s best to take a step back, relax and
enjoy the ride, no matter how long it takes. This
is how Africa works best.
This will be a decidedly different Pan Africa Hash
than the previous ones, all of which were held in
eastern and southern Africa. Although Ghana is
Anglophone, most West Africans speak French,
not English. That being the case, a deal has
been struck with the Lomé Hash, from next door
in Togo to run a special circle for Frogophone
visitors.
One last thing, if these photos give the impression
that Ghanaian Harriettes are oversexed party
animals, it’s true. Be warned.
Ghana is many things, and many of them are
unique. Take death, for instance. Everybody
dies, of course, but Ghanaians take death to
the next level. Everyone has special funeral
clothing, and it gets plenty of use. Not that
Ghanaians die more frequently than others,
they just spend more energy on it. The coolest thing about death in Ghana is the coffins.
If you’re a baker, your coffin is designed as
a loaf of bread. If you made your living as a
musician, you get buried in a big guitar. And
of course if you’re a Hasher, you go to the
great On Home in a giant beer bottle. Visitors
to Africa Hash 2013 are invited to put deposits
down on customized coffins.
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Running
Ruins
in the
I
magine running through thick jungle.
It’s hot, humid and the trail seems to
lead deeper and deeper into the tangle
of vines, trees and bushes. Suddenly,
there is an opening. Seemingly framed by a thicket
of trees and jungle canopy is a massive stone
building, with five distinct mountain-shaped towers.
Harriers at the Angkor Hash in Siem Reap,
Cambodia have the opportunity to experience this
whenever they go out on trail. The ruins of Angkor
Wat are one of many sights hashers can see while
running on the monthly Angkor H3.
by Jim Edens
When one thinks of Angkor Wat, part of the
400 square kilometer Angkor Archeological
Park, ancient stone monuments of once great
Instead of a hash horn, the Angkor H3
beats a drum on trail.
Hashing through antiquity.
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The scenic Angkor Wat Half Marathon
is on 2 December 2012.
rag tag marching band as they tromp through
bush, rivers, and native villages en route to
the beer. The average Angkor H3 pack is 30
to 40 people. Runs are normally held monthly,
usually on the third Saturday, but it’s best to
check before scheduling a vacation to coincide
with the hash.
The Angkor H3 website is http://www.
hannostamm.com/hash.htm. Since the Angkor
H3 has been back in action, it has hosted
outstation runs in Battambang, Kep and
Kampong Cham.
Angkor Wat and the surrounding ruins is what
draws visitors to Cambodia as one of the top
tourist attractions in Asia, if not the world. Some
of the temples in the vicinity are Buddhist and
some are Hindu. Angkor Wat means “Temple
City” in the local Khmer language. Cambodia is
largely Buddhist, but the main temple, Angkor
Wat, is Hindu. It is the largest religious building
in the world.
civilizations are most likely to come to mind.
Scholars tell us that construction on these
astounding structures began in the ninth
century, some 1000 years before the relatively
recent beginnings of the Hash House Harriers
in 1938.
The Angkor Hash is an infant on the hash family
tree. The current kennel was resurrected in
2009, after a previous incarnation that fizzled
out in 2002. In three years, the Angkor H3
has emerged from the ruins, and developed a
unique character.
For starters, the Angkor H3 might be the best
deal in the hash world. Five dollars will get
you transport from the Angkor Victoria Resort,
a mid-trail refreshment stop, libations and
snacks at the circle, and dinner afterwards to
boot. One recent run ended with a scrumptious
Japanese feast at the resort, and some runs
have included a free micro-fiber t-shirt for each
participant.
The prime mover behind the Angkor H3 is
Hanno Stamm, General Manager of the
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Victoria Resorts in Vietnam and Cambodia,
and resident GM of the Angkor Victoria Resort
& Spa in Siem Reap. Stamm’s love for hashing
started in Kenya where he spent his early
years, and was rekindled when he moved to
Vietnam in 1995 where he ran with Hanoi and
Saigon kennels. Stamm started the Can Tho
Hash in 2004, and Phan Thiet Hash in 2007,
but both of these Vietnamese groups are now
defunct.
Many of the local Angkor hashers work at the
Angkor Victoria Resort. Stamm uses the hash
as an opportunity to educate his staff about the
benefits of fitness and to offer them a fun day
out. Many of the Cambodians at the Angkor
H3 have not hashed elsewhere, and much of
the after dinner laughter and singing are in the
local Khmer language, rather than in English.
One thing that’s obvious to even a first-time
visitor is that locals love coming to the Angkor
Hash.
Angkor hashers beat a large drum along the
trail, instead of sounding the more common
Hash Horn. The group sometimes resembles a
Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in
1992, the Angkor Archeological Park sells
admission passes to foreign visitors for periods
of one, three and seven days. Costs range
from $20-60. There are many ways to visit the
ruins including private cars with guides, group
tours, tuk tuks (motorcycles with trolleys),
bicycles or even walking, but the complex is
large and temperatures regularly reach 35
degrees Celsius.
Highlights of the larger archeological park
include the iconic Angkor Wat with its five
towers representing the mythical Mt Meru,
Angkor Thom and the Bayon Temple with faces
carved in stone looking in every direction, and
rugged Ta Prohm which is not excavated. The
temples are best visited early in the morning
and late afternoon when the heat is not as
much of a factor.
Siem Reap International Airport is undergoing
a major expansion which includes lengthening
the runways to accommodate larger jets, and
hence, more tourists. Non-stop flights are
available from many large Asian cities including
Tokyo, Shanghai, Seoul and Bangkok. Visas
are available on arrival for residents of most
countries.
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Hans Christian Anderson’s
Little Mermaid watching
the hashers run around
the harbour
Danish Hash
The famous Nyhavn Pub
district, the place to go on
Fridays in the Summer
By Julie Burgess
D
anes speak perfect English, yet the calls
of ‘on on’ and ‘checking’ in Danish may
sound like they come from a person with
a permanent case of throat disease. This
is mainly because consonants are not pronounced
in Danish. Rest assured, Danish hashers are
amongst the friendliest and most fun in Europe.
Denmark is the land of Vikings, Hamlet, Hans
Christian Anderson as well as blond bomb
shells like Brigitte Nielsen. With only 5.5 million
inhabitants, there are active hashes in three cities,
the capital of Copenhagen, Odense-Nyborg and
Aarhus. Aarhus hosted the Eurohash in 2003, and
will host a prelube to Eurohash 2013.
Copenhagen
Viking
Wankers
will
host
Interscandic 2013 on the Island of Bornholm, May
The even more infamous red vinyl Danish Nurses
consuming red jelly shots
3-5. Bornholm is a very different part of Denmark.
It is an island off the southern coast of Sweden,
and it has a rich and varied history. Legend has it
that when the gods created the Nordic countries,
they had a bit left of all the best pieces of nature.
They had the steepest rocks, the most foaming
sea, the finest sand, the most beautiful views, and
the most wonderful forests. The gods kneaded all
these bits together and then threw them far out in
the Baltic Sea. The Island of Bornholm was born.
More recent legend says Hans Christian Andersen
would frequent the island regularly in search of
inspiration from the tall white cliffs, scenic beaches
and rolling green fields. Bornholm is also where he
first brewed the local spirit called Gammel Dansk
in 1839. While perfecting his recipe, he spoke
with the ‘Little Mermaid’ and met the ‘The Saucy
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Boy’. The wildlife in Bornhom not only includes
mermaids, yet also ‘Wild Swans’ and cliff hanging
trolls. The architecture of Bornholm is very unique.
The round churches and medieval castles gave
Andersen inspiration for ‘Ole, the Tower Keeper’
and ‘The Princess and the Pea’.”
One can only understand the mystery of Bornholm
by visiting the enchanting island. Information
about Interscandic 2013 can be found online at
www.interscandic.dk.
Due to their Viking ancestry, the Danes will use
any excuse to party. There are full moon pub
crawls, Christmas parties, annual invasions to
Oslo and excursions to the Oktoberfest across
the German border in Flensburg. For a Red Dress
Run through the red light district of Copenhagen,
join the H.A.R.D.O.N. Hash to meet the infamous
red vinyl nurses, Joint Venture, Red Carpet and
Fanny Chill and enjoy a shot of spunk in one of
the local pubs. H.A.R.D.O.N will host a red dress
run prelube to the Eurohash 2013.
A few times a year, harriettes from around Denmark
will gather at a summer cottage and host a ladies
only hash. These are of course top secret, yet it
is known that there is wine, beer, games and lots
of shiggy.
At hash weekends around Europe, one might
experience a Danish Hasher serving a medicinal,
brown morning drink, Gammel Dansk, or Old
Danish, which is theoretically supposed to help
with one’s digestion. It has a very distinctive taste.
Along with Gammel Dansk, traditional Aquavit
and herring are must tries for a complete hash
weekend in Denmark. Tuborg and Carlsberg are
the traditional beers, but there is also an extensive
list of excellent microbrews.
The Danes may age, yet it is not sure if they ever
grow up. They love to play games and go to the
amusement parks. At hash weekends, there are
typically games played before the Saturday trail.
There are two classic and charming amusement
parks in Copenhagen. Tivoli is located in central
Copenhagen a few steps from Central Station.
First opened in 1843, it is the most visited
theme park in Scandinavia. Locals tend to go to
Bakken, just north of Copenhagen. It is the oldest
amusement park in the world, dating from 1583.
In Denmark, trails cover varied terrain. There are
plenty of forest trails, rivers, bogs and beaches to
keep hashers happy in the shiggy. In the winter,
the greatest challenge can be the wind, ice and
snow. One might even find crystals in the down
down beer if not consumed fast enough, however,
with the Danish Hashers, this is rarely a problem.
Ma Bouche, Gorf and
Doggy Style play a
game of Coke cup
goggle football before
the Saturday trail.
(Eurohash)
Danish hashes online:
Copenhagen Viking Wankers
www.ch3.dk
Aarhus H3
www.ah3.dk
Odense Nyborg
www.onh3.dk
Danish Harriets
www.harriets.dk
Hashers
around
the
world
are cordially invited to these
upcoming major hash events
in Denmark and other parts of
Scandinavia:
3-5 May, 2013 –Interscandic– Bornholm,
Denmark
www.interscandic.dk
Yark Sucker drinks from the
arm, one of the fun drinking
tools in Denmark.
13 August, 2013 – Århus prelube to
Eurohsah
14 August, 2013 – H.A.R.D.O.N. Red
dress Run in Copenhagen
www.ch3.dk/?Cumming_Events:2013.08.14_-_HARDON_RDR
15 August 2013 – Party Ferry from
Stockholm to Helsinki
16-18 August, 2013 –Eurohash 2013 –
Helsinki, Tallin and Stockholm
www.eurohash.se
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Joint Venture and
One White One
having fun in the
shiggy at a Danish
Bunny Hash
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Codpiece showing off his gold
medal at the Jernbanecafeen
Fanny Chill Chilling before the
H.A.R.D.O.N. Red Dress Run
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PUBS
This column features favorite hash pubs around the world, profiling watering
holes that readers can visit at upcoming hash events, or old favorites.
What makes the pub hash friendly? What drink discounts are offered? Be
the place in town where visitors can getinformation about the local hash and
meet up with hashers on non-running days.
Hash pub owners, event organizers, or any hasher who
wants to share a favorite bar with our readers should email:
[email protected]
Copenhagen Crawl
By Calapso
G
oing out for a beer in
Copenhagen isn’t the
cheapest experience
in the world, but it can
be very rewarding. Avoid tourist
traps and excellent and unusual
bars with a wide range of
interesting beers can be found.
Whether planning a trip to
Interscandic Hash 2013 in May,
Copenhagen Hash is the host, or
just taking a trip around Europe,
Copenhagen offers many venues
for thirsty hashers.
Standing in Rådhuspladsen, the
central square in Copenhagen
there are three microbreweries
within a five minute walk. Throw
in a few bars with interesting
character and clientele within a
short bus ride and a fun night out
is assured.
In the summer, if the weather is
good, then the pack can usually
be found quayside across from
Nyhavn 17. One side of Nyhavn
is lined with bars and restaurants
where the tourists are happy to
pay DKK 60 ($10) for a beer. But
local hashers buy a few cans from
the supermarket (usually DKK
10-12) and sit quayside enjoying
the same sun and scenery at a
fraction of the price. The hash
mantra is 17 @ 17, Nyhavn 17 at
17:00.
In bad weather, or in the winter,
the hash pub is a moveable feast,
but the current default is usually
Cafe Kildevæld, Østerbrogade
167, a traditional pub with friendly
staff. The range of beers is fairly
limited, but a pint will only cost
about DKK 36-40, it’s warm, not
too busy and just across the
road from Svænemøllen station
and on major bus routes.
Jernbanecafeen is next to
central station.
Hashers can
drink a number of the special
Jernbanecafeen
microbrews
and win medals (gold, silver
and bronze). One must drink 27
Calapso, Codpiece, Rumple, Biggles and Thunderpiss drink at the portable CH3 pub, a party to GO!
beers to get a gold. Number of
beers consumed is tracked on a
punch-card. Most go for the gold
over the course of several visits.
But the Copenhagen Hash will
sacrifice an evening in a pub to
help out visiting hashers achieve
a gold medal in one sitting.
The Brewpub is a microbrewery,
that has a wide range of beers
of all styles, all brewed on the
premises. It’s close to the center
of town and it has a restaurant.
Beautifully decorated in ornate
Victorian
style,
Vesterbro
Bryghus usually has four or
five house beers on tap and is
near the middle of town. If it’s
available, try the Amber Lager.
Instead of going into the main
gate of Tivoli gardens look left
and find the Bryggeriet Apollo,
the first brew pub in Denmark.
There is a limited list of beers
but the standard house pilsner Apollo - is always good and the
beer of the month is guaranteed
to be interesting. Order a liter of
beer in a Kwak style glass and a
shoe is required as a deposit
Mikeller features 20 taps of its
own beer plus the best craft
beers from around the world.
Mikeller is passionate about beer
and it shows, the barmen are
friendly, helpful and willing to
offer samples before buying. The
beer menu always changes.
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By Andrew Longworth
At 3,300 meters altitude, expect
A LOT of hills and canyons.
LaPaz
Hashers in La Paz, downtown,
mugging for the camera.
Breathless
in Bolivia
S
ome hashers get high from running;
others need beer and multiple down
downs before they feel any affect.
But hashers in La Paz, Bolivia, take a breath
of clean, mountain air and start getting light
headed.
Billing itself the world’s highest kennel, the La
Paz Hash House Harriers was reborn last year,
after a two-year hiatus.
And locals swear that once visitors get over
their fears of altitude sickness, not many
places offer the physical workout that can be
found on trail in La Paz. A well-set hash trail
provides plenty of obstacles on its own, but
couple those with the thin air found at 12,000
feet above sea level, and it’s easy to take a
hasher’s breath away, not just with stunning
scenery, but also because of a lack of oxygen.
At altitude, the concentration of oxygen in
the air does not change, but the air density
decreases. So literally, the air is thinner and
more breaths are needed to consume the
necessary amount of oxygen needed to carry
energy to the body.
La Paz, Bolivia’s capital city, is the highest
metropolis in the world with heights reaching
13,300 at the city’s international airport.
Even though La Paz is near the equator, it
occasionally snows. Founded nearly 500 years
ago in 1548, La Paz is Bolivia’s second most
populated city with nearly 900,000 residents.
Only Santa Cruz has more people with 1.5
million inhabitants.
Maintaining the hash in a city like La Paz has
its challenges. The frequency of the hash
depends on the availability of hares, generally
once every 2-3 weeks. The expat community is
not as large as sea level Santa Cruz, but once
hashers overcome the altitude, locals say
there isn’t a better place to hash or to get in
shape. People who believe in physical fitness
swear they can move buildings once they’ve
returned to sea level.
every hasher can count on a run or walk that
will include several stunning vistas as a reward
for dragging themselves up that far.
La Paz has a unique geography compared to
other famous international cities associated
with the mountains. Some cities are hilly like
Amman, Jordan. There are places that have
mountains around them, like Kathmandu,
Nepal. But La Paz is in the middle of the Andes,
and was virtually built on mountains itself, so
Recently built bridges in La Paz are popular
destinations or checkpoints for hashes as well
as for wedding parties, who use the bridge as
a photo op to commemorate their special day.
Imagine the newlyweds’ shock when a pack of
drunken hashers storms past them like Vikings
charging a village.
In La Paz, there are gorges and canyons
rivaling the Grand Canyon, the only difference
being that the city itself was built inside the
chasms. Locals say there isn’t a flat stretch of
running trail that goes beyond 200-300 yards
in La Paz.
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What better place to have the
Hash than at a brewery (the Saya
brewery, outside of La Paz)?
The Hashers enjoying a scenic view at a holding check.
Visitors to La Paz are, justifiably, a little
hesitant to run when they get there and opt
for the less strenuous but still physically
demanding walk instead. No matter how
long the run is and whether it goes through
the mountains or the city, each hasher is
guaranteed to get a good workout.
the run site, barbecues are often awaiting
the pack. The circle is run either by the GM
or the RA. Since the La Paz H3’s rebirth last
year, there have been nine baptisms. These
ceremonies, as well as the hash markings,
are done with 100% pure, biodegradable
shredded US Embassy paper.
It’s difficult for visitors to understand the
climate in La Paz. They think it will be cold
during certain months, and it can be, but
very rarely during the day. Temperatures in
La Paz never exceed 75 Fahrenheit, and
yet people swear they have never witnessed
a more intense sun that can result in quick
sunburns and dehydration. Only the bravest
(or dumbest) newly arrived hashers will take
on the challenge of a run.
For anniversary hashes, special trips are
planned in places tucked far away into the
mountains and Lake Titicaca.
When the hashers return to the on-in, they
are rewarded with La Paz’s finest beer, Saya,
a microbrew from nearby Achocalla, a little
community in the mountains that hashers
have visited multiple times. Depending on
La Paz is probably best known for its
majestic views of the surrounding Andes
Mountains. Other non-hashing activities in
La Paz include local markets, preserved
colonial buildings and several museums.
One museum is the Coca Museum which
includes displays and samples of the coca
plant, used to make cocaine. Tea made from
the Coca Leaf is used to combat altitude
sickness. Buying travel insurance and/or a
consultation with a doctor is recommended
before travel.
h t t p s : / / w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / p a g e s /
La-Paz-Highest-Hash-House-HarriersLPH4/237875362899136
La Paz website
http://lapazhash.weebly.com/
Every visitor has confirmed La Paz to be an
unforgettable hash.
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A hash in Limbo
Syria
Religious Advising
by Drew Jeschke
I
n the middle of a relentless battle between
rebel and government forces, where
thoughts of survival trump all others, it’s
difficult to imagine that Syria was once
home to some thriving chapters of the Hash
House Harriers.
In July, attack helicopters shelled and missiles
targeted Syria’s most populated city, Aleppo,
its commercial and cultural center. More than
200,000 of Aleppo’s two million residents fled,
those remaining hunkered down behind closed
doors and sought shelter in basements. The
Syrian crisis started in March 2011, part of Arab
Spring, with a government crackdown of the
peaceful protest seeking the ouster of Syrian
President Bashar al-Assad. The Assad family
has ruled Syria for more than four decades.
Harrier Magazine has been in contact with
former Religious Advisor Imad “I’m Mad” Haidar
of the now defunct Halab Hash House Harriers
on Facebook. Haidar lives in Aleppo, located
in northern Syria. Aleppo’s history traces back
more than 7,000 years and is one of the oldest
continuously inhabited cities in the world. Once
ruled by Alexander the Great, Aleppo was near
the end of the Silk Road trading route connecting
China with Europe.
At the height of the fighting, when the “mother
of battles” loomed, Haidar took a brief respite
to share some recollections about hashing in
Aleppo, along with his ongoing fears for personal
safety.
“I can’t sleep, I’m feeling so stressed,” Haidar
said when contacted in July. He said locals are
used to hearing constant explosions. But Haidar
was happy talking about the more peaceful times
in Aleppo, running trails, giving down downs and
punishing people with seats on the ice.
Hashing in Aleppo was safer than walking
on the streets for the past 18 months with no
fears of roadside bombs, stray bullets or mines.
“It was safe, we could go anywhere,” Haidar
said laughing. “Even when trails were stupidly
planned near military bases, things usually went
so smoothly.”
The Halab Hash was a family kennel that ran
twice a month. Average attendance was 50
runners, but on occasion 100 harriers joined in
the fun. The majority of hashers were foreigners
who worked in Syria for the International Center
for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas.
Haidar said foreigners have returned to their
homelands since fighting began last year.
The Halab Hash died out and was resurrected
on several occasions. Haidar said committee
decisions, lack of hares, bad weather and
general laziness made sustaining the local
hash difficult at times. Currently, the kennel is
not active for safety reasons, though Haidar is
hopeful that harriers will be back on trail soon
when political tensions subside. He said there
is still much interest in hashing even during this
hostile time from both locals and expats anxious
to return. Haidar went as far as to say Syria
would be a great setting for a large international
hash event.
The Halab kennel was planned in 1992 on the
beach in Arsuz, Turkey, where Efes Beer was
the drink of choice. The first run took place May
8, 1992 at Bab al-Hawa, near the border. Finding
beer was never a problem for the Halab Hash,
and new shoes were used as drinking vessels
per the usual hash tradition.
Halab co-hosted joint runs with the Damascus
Hash House Harriers, the oldest hash in Syria,
founded in 1983. Damascus is the capital
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of Syria. The only other known Syrian hash
chapter was Deir ez-Zor. Halab also partnered
with the Greater Beirut (Lebanon) Hash for joint
international runs.
Aleppo is located about 75 miles from the
Mediterranean Sea and 30 miles from the border
of Turkey. The city is surrounded by farmland
growing mainly olive and pistachio trees. To
the east, the Syrian Desert approaches the city
offering a myriad of hashing trails.
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Haidar hopes things get back to normal soon
in his country, and expats along with tourists
are able to return. Syria features ruins from
some of the most ancient cultures on the planet
including Greek, Roman and Ottoman. Weather
is temperate year round. And Syrians are known
as some of the friendliest people in the world.
“People who have visited are good ambassadors
(of Syria),” Haidar said. “I get calls and messages
every day from friends offering any kind of help.
But what can they do?”
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Mex
Border Blowout
Intercourse El Paso Hash 2013
By Peter Brandrup
O
ut in the west Texas town of El Paso,
there’s a bunch of hashers who drink,
hash, and fall down.
The El Paso Hash House Harriers have been
going strong for 25 years. Best described as a
family hash made up of half-minds of all ages, the
EPH3 focuses on good trails with just the right
amount of debauchery and douchebaggery.
The El Paso H3 is getting ready for its 13th
annual Tex-Mex Intercourse, a premiere hashing
event always held during the Martin Luther King
Jr Holiday weekend in January.
Tex-Mex is a five-day event with highlights
including a death-defying trail to Juarez, Mexico,
fantastic costume themed pub-crawls, and an
a**hole trail that will leave you pissed.
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Tex-Mex averages 100-140 attendees who
pound about 20 kegs in the first few days. The
El Paso H3 provides great prizes, giveaways,
and the best home-cooked food all for a bargain
basement registration price of $69.69. The next
Tex-Mex Intercourse will be held January 17-21,
2013. When one considers bang-for-buck, TexMex just may be the most affordable travel hash
in the USA.
Although public fornication is generally frowned
upon in some parts of the world, morality and
discretion seem to take a back seat at the TexMex. The hash hotel, the Mesa Inn, boasts
a 30-person hot tub, which holds 50 or more
during Tex-Mex, that is clothing optional. Most
of the rumors circulating about the “love tub” are
unfortunately true and more than a few hashers
have been named for their hot tub exploits.
One hasher earned his name “Instant Regret”
after a rather public interaction with a harriette,
who clearly had no regrets! “Shock The Pussy”
was named after “Hose Handler” (fireman by
profession) tried to electrocute her with the pool
light. She was not hurt but rather enjoyed the
thrilling electric sensations!
A favorite hash irony to those with Tex-Mex history
had to do with two well-seasoned hashers who
had many of their own legendary hot tub exploits
in the early days of Tex-Mex. They came looking
for their teenage daughter late one night. Much
to their horror, but not to their surprise, she was
in the hot tub proving the old cliché, “Like mother
like daughter.” The take home message here
is to not bring beautiful young daughters to the
hash, or one day she will grow up to be a beautiful
harriette!
In an attempt to preserve precious dignity, some
hashers decide to avoid the shenanigans. While
this is totally acceptable behavior, some hashers
like “Hag Fag” make of mistake of being lulled
into a false sense of security. Hag was unaware
of some of the hashers’ lock picking skills. One
night, Hag had more than his share of the keg
and retired to his bed a little early. Much to his
surprise, when he woke up in the morning, he had
been part of one of the most famous drunk-whileasleep photos ever taken.
In addition to providing t-shirt size on the
registration papers, hashers must declare a color
code as well. Green means single, free to hook up,
or married, to a sharing, understandable spouse.
Yellow means no promises, but if enough beer is
involved who knows what will happen. Red is for
old crabby hermits or hashers who are married to
jealous gun owners not afraid to use them.
No matter what a hasher’s flavor might be, TexMex is a stop that should be on everyone’s
calendar. The hospitality and camaraderie of the
El Paso H3 is second to none.
El Paso H3 &
Tex-Mex
website:
http://elpasohash.com
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Oct 4-7 2012: DC Red Dress Weekend.
Washington DC, USA.
Oct 4-8 2012: Texas Crab Hash 20th Anniversary.
Houston TX, USA.
Oct 5-7 2012: Florida/Georgia Intercourse.
Tampa FL, USA.
Oct 5-8 2012: USA Nash Hash.
Memphis TN, USA.
Oct 6-8 2012: Japan Nash Hash.
Hiroshima, Japan.
Oct 11-14 2012: Rumson H3 Rat Race.
Wall NJ, USA.
Oct 19-21 2012: DIVA H3 Prosecco Weekend.
Conegliano, Italy.
Oct 19-21 2012: Angkor H3 Pre Lube
www.hannostamm.com/hash.htm
Oct 19-21 2012: Kunming Spring City Run #1
Kunming, China
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Oct 21-31 2012: Virtual Nash Bash.
Australia.
Oct 26-28 2012: Amsterdam H3 1000th.
Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Oct 26-28 2012: BerZuBa 2012.
Transylvania, Romania.
Oct 26-28 2012: Las Vegas RDR.
Las Vegas NV, USA.
Oct 26-28 2012: Indochina Mekong Hash.
Hanoi, Vietnam.
Nov 16-18 2012: Hogtown H3 25th Anniversary.
Toronto, Canada.
Jan 19-26 2013: Babe’s Hash Cruise 2013
(Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Saint Kitts,
Dominica, Grenada, Saint Thomas). San Juan, Puerto
Rico.
Feb 15-17 2013: NZ Nash Hash.
Canvastown, Nelson, New Zealand.
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Proudly sponsored by the Amari Midnight Charity Run
Running
Calendar 2012-13
October 07
Colombo Marathon/Half/10k/5k
Colombo, Sri Lanka
http://srilankamarathon.org
December 2
Singapore Marathon/Half/10k
Singapore
www.marathonsingapore.com
October 20
Amari Watergate Midnight Run
Bangkok, Thailand
January 20, 2013
Maui Oceanfront Marathon
http://MauiOceanfrontMarathon.com
www.amari.com/watergate/charity-midnight-run.aspx
October 21
Beijing Marathon/Half/9k/Mini
Beijing, China
http://runinfinity.com/race/beijing-marathon
November 18
Bangkok Marathon
Bangkok, Thailand
www.bkkmarathon.com/eng/index.php
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Penang Bridge Int’l Marathon/Half/10k
Penang, Malaysia
www.penangmarathon.gov.my/portal/
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Siem Reap Cambodia
www.angkormarathon.org/en/index.html
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http://www.khonkaenmarathon.com
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Hong Kong Marathon/Half/10k
http://www.zapaday.com/event/356571/1/
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http://www.tokyo42195.org/2013_en/outline
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O
ne of the things that a columnist for
any successful magazine (or even
this one) requires is inspiration and
it is often in short supply. Thus I was
truly grateful recently while out running with
my home kennel, the Bangkok Monday Hash,
when our illustrious Grand Master struck up
a conversation with me during the run. “Ajarn
Keemau” he said, “it seems I am called on to
be the hare for the Bangkok Hash on October
25, a date that should have some resonance
for a man with literary pretensions such as
yourself.”
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“Indeed it does” I replied, “for it’s St. Crispin’s
Day, the day on which the English gave the
French a lesson in the use of pike and longbow
at Agincourt and which Shakespeare later
immortalized in Henry V.” A general discussion
among hashers within earshot then ensued
as several competed in offering quotations
from the famous speech by Harry to his men
on the eve of the battle. This may surprise but
I assure readers I am not the only pinhead
intellectual on the BMH3, nor am I the only
loudmouth. And so it was that our running was
accompanied by stirring lines like:
“We few, we happy, we band of brothers; For
he today that sheds his blood with me shall be
my brother; be he ne’er so vile, This day shall
gentle his constitution.”
Of more interest (and relevance to this column)
was the discussion which followed. Talk of St.
Crispin led to talk of Saints in general and to
consideration of who might be the Patron Saint
of hashing. It is this topic which I propose to
consider today.
I realize On the Ice is traditionally concerned
with the screw-ups that actual, living hashers
perform, and which might end up with them
receiving a cold, wet seat in the centre of the
circle. Yet it is engaging to consider to whom,
as he takes his position on the ice, a hasher
might offer up a prayer for speedy deliverance.
Taking St. Crispin as our starting point, we do
not find too much to favour him. He and his
brother evangelicised in Gaul before being
beheaded by the Romans (a good hasher’s
end?). While no mention exists of them having
been runners, they were in fact shoemakers so
there is at least some connection to hashing
but not, I think, strong enough.
A better bet may be St. John of God. He
apparently had a wild and misspent youth
(good) followed by a battle with insanity
(better) and he came to be the Patron Saint
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of alcoholics (better still!). Or perhaps St. Julian
the Hospitaller whose life story is worthy of
any hasher. As a young man Julian married a
wealthy widow which basically set him up for
life. Later, while out hunting, a stag spoke to
him (happens to me all the time) and told him
that he would murder his parents. Not wishing
to do this he moved far away but his parents
ultimately located him and came to visit. His wife
allowed the weary travelers to sleep in her bed
and when Julian came home he murdered them,
mistaking the pair for his wife and a lover. Better
still, he ultimately became the Patron Saint of
clowns, hotelkeepers and wanderers. Not bad
qualifications from a hashing point of view.
Perhaps however, confining the search to
actual Patron Saints may be a little restrictive.
Maybe we should look to the classical gods of
antiquity. After all, that well-known member of
the Philosopher’s Hash, Aristotle, said “Even the
Gods like a laugh.” The most obvious candidate
among the Romans is Mercury, whose winged
sandals singled him out immediately. However
his obvious speed and role as messenger of
the Gods make him perhaps a little too unlike
the average hasher. Moreover his role as the
God of Commerce I think counts against him.
Another God with something of a link to Hashing
would be Diana, who was Goddess of the Hunt.
However her other job as the Virgin Goddess of
the Moon would probably rule her out.
A God with higher potential would be Bacchus,
the God of wine, who, along with enjoying a
drink, liked to keep company with the Maenids,
a bunch of wild dancing women (that’s more like
it). In addition, he was the God of theatre which,
given the amount of acting and bullsh*tting that
goes on in the-average Hash, strengthens his
chances.
An alternative source of inspiration may be the
Bible. Here the man with the obvious background
and skills to be a Hash deity would be Onan. It
was he in the Book of Genesis who was slain
by God because he “spilled his semen on the
ground”. Surely a man with the “right stuff” to be
a Patron Saint of Hashers!
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This brief review leads me to believe that
perhaps the best approach may be to throw the
discussion open to all (or at least the six or so
people who ‘read this column). Please remember
though that any proposed Patron Saints should
have the appropriate characteristics. You may
take some of my suggestions in this column
as guidelines, or you may like to consider the
reflections of old Marshall Villeroi of France who,
in his youth, had known St. Francis de Sales.
Villeroi apparently said, on hearing him called
Saint, “I am delighted to hear that Monsieur
de Sales is a Saint as he was fond of saying
indelicate things and used to cheat at cards.
In other respects he was a perfect gentleman,
although a fool.”
Sounds like a contender. Any others?
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Las Vegas
Red Dress Run
By Sean Gilmore
O
n the last weekend of October, the
Las Vegas hashing community will
host their ninth annual Red Dress
Run. Las Vegas has hosted their
Red Dress Run on the weekend closest to the
Halloween holiday for the past 6 years. “We
want to make the Las Vegas Red Dress Run
synonymous with Halloween so hashers can
plan for it each year,” says Adios Motherfucker,
the Red Dress Run’s Czar. For the third
consecutive year the weekend will kick off on
Friday night with a Halloween costume ball.
“I’m excited to see what the hashers will come
up with this year. Themed costumes were very
popular last year, and I’ve already got wind
of several groups traveling in together who
are planning a common theme,” Adios adds.
As many know, prizes will be given away for
the best group, scariest, sexiest, and most
original costumes. “I don’t think the prize is the
draw, it’s the fun of knowing people are saying
look at those guys from that hash, they look
awesome!”
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The popularity of the Las Vegas Red Dress Run
has been rapidly growing since 2003. “When I
took the reins in ’09 I new this event had huge
potential, we’re Las Vegas, our Red Dress Run
should be over the top,” boasts Adios. In 2009
attendance nearly doubled, and 2010 added
another increase in attendance, so much that
a change in venue was needed. “We went
from a couple hundred to almost four hundred,
we had to make some changes,” says Adios. “I
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was proud to make the move to the Las Vegas
Country Saloon, a concert venue complete
with a mechanical bull, I knew hashers would
love it!” Having a history in events, Adios knew
the Las Vegas Red Dress Run needed it’s own
entertainment too. After a couple phone calls,
two acts comprised of southern California
hashers were booked, The Painted Toes and
The Hash Band. This will be both bands third
year playing the event.
However, Las Vegas saw a decline in
attendees last year. Adios attributes the
decline to America’s Interhash in Savannah,
“the vast majority of our attendees travel to our
event, last year they had to choose between
Savannah and the Las Vegas Red Dress Run,
the dates were really close.” While some of the
regulars chose Interhash, Las Vegas noticed
an increase in the number of newcomers.
Attendance is limited to 500, which may be
a good thing; they’re expecting to see one
of their largest crowds this year. “So many of
the new boots from last year said they plan
to return, plus I think we’ll be getting back all
the people we lost to Savannah,” says Adios,
“every year people come and have a great
time, when they go home they tell their friends
and those friends are registering the following
year.”
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The Las Vegas Red Dress Run is hosted in
historic downtown Las Vegas in the Fremont
St. area, home to ten legendary casinos, and
Viva Vision, perhaps the largest video screen
in the world. “Leading hundreds of hounds
down the strip wouldn’t offer even half as
good an experience,” Adios claims. In the past
two years a zip line was even added, “who
else has a zip line over their Red Dress Run
route?” The hash hotel is the Golden Nugget
Las Vegas, with one of the most amazing
pools in the city touting a water slide through a
live shark aquarium. Many hashers enjoy the
poolside atmosphere in the hours before the
Red Dress Run. A group rate with the hotel is
offered until September 21st. As an incentive
to sign up early, Las Vegas Red Dress Run
offered a VIP check in for the first 100 hashers
to register. The first 100 will be able to check in
for the Red Dress Run, getting their wristbands
and giveaways at the Golden Nugget pool
earlier in the day, not at the venue.
Proceeds from the Las Vegas Red Dress
run are donated to Safe Nest, a local charity
operating the only 24-hour emergency shelters
in the city for battered women and children.
Safe Nest was established in 1977, and is the
oldest and largest domestic violence program
in Southern Nevada, offering not only shelter
but counseling. Safe Nest has been the charity
of choice for the Las Vegas Red Dress Run for
over 5 years.
Information and registration can be found at
the new website for Hashing in Las Vegas,
encompassing all the Las Vegas kennels:
http://lasvegashhh.com
www.facebook.com/LVRDR
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Kunming
City of Eternal Spring
A
fter an absence of four years, hashing
is returning to Kunming, the capital of
China’s Yunnan Province.
Some years ago, Jen “Dildo Shaggins”
Anderson started the “Dry Hump H3” but it
folded after only a couple of runs when he had to
unexpectedly return to the US.
Picking up the mantle now are a couple of
experienced hashers who have recent moved to
the city, Roomboy and HEIDE.
The re-inaugural run no 1 is now set for October
20th with run 1A or 2 as some people might call
it following the next day Sunday.
There will also be a bar crawl hash of sorts on
the Friday night with both visitors and locals alike
to get to know each other.
Kunming is ideal hashing territory courtesy of
its mild climate (it is known as the city of eternal
spring) and its surroundings with hills and
mountains of differing sizes and lots of rich lush
fauna, so good runs can be expected. Kunming
famous for its minority people and some of those
in traditional clothing should be spotted along the
way. Also, Kunming is known to be China’s home
of cigarettes, flowers, mushrooms and tea all of
which can be seen, sampled, bought or consumed
during the weekend. For the American history
buffs, it was also the home to the flying Tigers
during the 1940s and there are places in the
city and Province to reflect back on those times.
Kunming is the gateway to the rest of Yunnan
Province where there is so much diversity to be
seen. In Shilin close by, there is the Stone forrest
re-inaugural run
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where a collection of vertical stone pillars
reminds of a forest but made of stone instead
of Trees. To the north there are the cultural
centres of Dali and Lijiang which have to be
visited, and Shangri-la is just up there road
from there. To the south, Xishuangbanna and
Jinhong are the gateways to South East Asia.
So for those of you looking for an extended
holiday with plenty of interesting places to visit,
why not make a tour of Yunnan and take in
these unique destinations.
Details and registration:
www.kunminghashhouseharriers.yolasite.com
Email:
[email protected]
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Apr 5-Jun 30 2013: 80 Days Hashing Around the World
(literally just what it says). Commercial event. Starts &
ends in Frankfurt, Germany.
Apr 6-19 2013: European Hash Bus Tour (Germany,
Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Latvia,
Estonia). Commercial event. Starts & ends in Frankfurt,
Germany.
Apr 12-14 2013: Philippine Nash Hash 2013 (note:
separate event from the one listed below). Barrio
Barretto, Olongapo, Philippines.
Apr 19-21 2013: Wild Wolf Philippines Hash Bash
(note: separate event from the one listed above). La
Union, Philippines.
Apr 26-May 1 2013: Tracks Hash 2013: Hashing Off the
Rails. Cairns QLD to Brisbane QLD, Australia.
May 3-5 2013: InterScandi 2013. Bornholm, Denmark.
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May 4-5 2013: Aussie Nash Hash 2013. Brisbane QLD,
Australia.
May 10-12 2013: Herts H3 1500th. UK.
www.bangalorehash.org
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May 24-27 2013: Global Trash Hash 2013. Contact
Stray Dog. Heidelberg, Germany.
May 24-27 2013: Former Hashers of Korea in Transit
Reunion IX. Hershey PA, USA.
May 25-Jun 8 2013: Silk Road Train Adventure.
Commercial event. Starts & ends in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
May 31-Jun 2 2013: Borneo Nash Hash 2013. Bintulu,
Sarawak, Malaysia.
Jun 7-9 2013: Pan-Africa Hash 2013. Cape Coast,
Ghana.
Jun 15-Jul 2 2013: Vodka Train 2013. Commercial
event. Moscow to Beijing.
Jul 5-7 2013: Pan-Asia Hash 2013. Jomtien Beach,
Thailand.
Jul 19-21 2013: Devon Lunatics H3 Full Moon Nash
Hash. Dartmoor, UK.
Jul 26-28 2013: Isle of Wight H3 30th Anniversary. Isle
of Wight, UK.
Jul 26-28 2013: Isca H3 Roman Awayday. Topsham,
Exeter, UK.
Aug 9-11 2013: Surrey H3 2000th. Plumpton College,
Sussex, UK.
Aug 16-18 2013: Eurohash 2013. Start in Helsinki,
Finland; Eurohash ferry to Tallinn, Estonia and
Stockholm, Sweden.
Aug 23-26 2013: UK Nash Hash 2013. Dorset, UK.
Aug 30-Sep 2 2013: InterAmericas Hash 2013. Playa
Blanca Resort, Farallon, Republic of Panama.
Sep 13-15 2013: ROTT (Really Over the Top) Long
Distance Hash Trail 2013. Cambridge, UK.
Hashing in Bali
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The Sheraton Krabi Trophy
2012 Adventure Race
“The Sheraton Krabi Trophy” brings the spectacular and fast growing
sport of Adventure Racing to the South of Thailand.
“The Krabi Trophy 2012” consists of 3 days of activities including:
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An expo for sponsors to promote their products/services
Parties and VIP hospitality
A spectacular Sprint Adventure Race
Sports activities on the beach
Shows, dances and entertainment
Trophy presentation
A children club inside the Sheraton premises
Supported by Sheraton, MBK Group, PTT and The The Krabi Trophy Adventure Race will offer 4 disciplines:
Tourism Authority of Thailand, this inaugural Adventure Running, Cycling, Kayaking and Swimming.
Race is set to attract 120 teams from around the world.
The competitors will hike and run through unspoilt
Scheduled on November 3rd 2012 and part of the jungle, paddle and swim on the turquoise waters of the
Amazing Thailand Adventure Race Series, the race Andaman Sea and cycle over the hills with spectacular
will start and finish on the magnificent Klong Muang views on the ocean.
Beach where the Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort is
located.
Adventure Racing is a highly visual and dynamic sport “As we offer 2 divisions, Adventure (easier course) and
genre, stretching competitors to their limits. It is a sport Extreme (longer course), the race is really accessible
that is rapidly capturing the imagination of sporting to everyone!” concludes Henkens.
people in Thailand and around the world.
“After the tremendous success of the recent Koh
Samui Trophy, we are very excited to bring another
competition in the paradiseof Southern Thailand”
explains Serge Henkens, the Race Director and
managing director of Active Management Asia. “Krabi
is one of the most scenic place in the world with
dramatic limestone peaks, the blue ocean, forests,
mountains, waterfalls, sandy beaches and a very rich
fauna and flora. The perfect recipe for great Adventure
Racing” continues Henkens.
The winners of the extreme division are expected to
complete the course in approximately 4:30.
The fastest team in the Adventure division is planned
to finish in around 3:30h.
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The Race offers 2 divisions:
About Active Management Asia:
Ø Adventure (Short course for newcomers and W.E.
warriors)
Adventure racing is a new sport that has exploded
in popularity across Asia and Thailand. Active
Management Asia is leading that growth in Thailand
with its highly popular Amazing Adventure Race Series
supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand.AMA
is also organizing high profile triathlon, MTB and trail
running events.
Ø Extreme (Long course for confirmed athletes and
experienced Racers)
Disciplines: Running, Kayaking, Biking, Swimming and
other mystery tests
Teams of 2 racers
Categories will be: Men, Women, Mixed, Masters Men
(over 80 years combined) and Seniors Men (over 100
years combined)
About Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort:
Logo - Situated in the exotic province of Krabi, Sheraton
Krabi Beach Resort enjoys a beachfront location on
the 1.8 kilometre Klong Muang Beach. Though you’ll
feel miles away from everything, the resort is only 30
minutes from Krabi Airport. Nestled discreetly in 16
landscaped hectares, all 246 comfortable guestrooms,
including 30 Zen Rooms and six Executive Suites,
featuring refined Thai design influences, give a
unique urban resort feel..The natural appeal of the
surroundings with tropical trees, lush foliage, and
stunning views make Sheraton Krabi a popular choice.
Now in its sixth year of operation, Active Management
Asia has established an international reputation
for solid logistics and challenging race courses. These
non-stop races, ranging in length from 4-8
hours, require teams to run, trek, mountain bike
and paddle, while navigating a course through the
wilderness.
Likened to an expedition with a stopwatch, adventure
racing requires teamwork, perseverance, strategy and
determination.
Active Management Asia is also a leader in corporate
training, specialized in experiential learning.
For more information:
Active Management Asia Co., Ltd
Khun Nid-Khun Golf
Tel: 02 7189581-2
Fax: 02 7189583
Email: [email protected]
www.ama-events.com
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