Lesson II - How to Hash - Chicago Hash House Harriers

Lesson II: How to Hash
Lesson II: How to Hash
Lesson Outline
1. Finding a Hash
2. Chalk Talk & Hash Marks
3. Types of Trail
4.Beer Stop
5. Circle
6. Review
Lesson II: How to Hash
Finding a Hash
• Check the internet! Simple “City” and
“Hash House Harriers” searches are
your best place to start
• Check Social Media
• Worldwide Hash Directory (halfmind.com)
Lesson II: How to Hash
Finding a Hash
Things you will need at a hash:
• Desire to run and/or drink beer
• Requisite “Hash Cash” (ie. money for
beer)
• Sense of humor
Lesson II: How to Hash
Chalk Talk & Hash Marks
Chalk Talk is typically done at every hash prior
to the pack (ie. those running) leaving on trail
• Hares or other designated hashers go
through the marks that will be found on trail
• Visitors and virgins (first-time hashers)
should pay extra attention so that they do not
become lost while out on trail
Lesson II: How to Hash
Chalk Talk & Hash Marks
• Since every hash has their own set of
traditions, hash marks often vary from kennel
to kennel
• Marks are typically laid in chalk or flour, but
can be laid with other materials
• Flour is often colored to increase visibility in
adverse conditions (night, winter, etc) & to not
be confused with anthrax
Lesson II: How to Hash
Types of Trails
Just like hash marks, trails vary from
kennel to kennel based on varying
traditions - most trails are classified by two
criteria
• How the trails are laid
• Where the trails begin and end
Lesson II: How to Hash
Types of Trails
• Trails are considered “live” if a hare is out
ahead of the pack putting down marks or
“dead” if all of the marks found on trail are
laid before the pack leaves
• Trails that begin and end at the same
place are said to be “A-to-A” while trails
that end at a different location are
considered to be “A-to-B”
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Beer Stop
While on trail hashers will discover beer
stops, a place picked by the hares for the
pack comes together to enjoy a beverage
• Beer Stops can occur anywhere on trail
• There may be more than one beer stop
on any given trail
• Beverages other than beer can be
served at beer stops
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Circle
Circle is where hashers get together to
enjoy beverages, discuss the trail they
just ran, and make fun of each other
• Once trail is completed the pack goes
“On-In” to wherever circle is being
held
• Circle frequently involves singing a
number of dirty, “rugby-style” songs
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Circle
• During circle hashers will accuse or
honor others for events that occurred
while on trail or since the last time they
saw each other
• Upon being accused/honored, hasher
then enter circle, are sung a song, and
drink a beverage
• There is no defense for accusations
Lesson II: How to Hash
Review
• Potential hashers are asked to bring a desire to run, a thirst for beer,
money to pay for beer, and a sense of humor
• Chalk Talk is done before trail and is designed so that everyone
attending knows what to look for while running trail
• Trails are typically classified by how they’re laid and where they wind up
• Beer stops are used on trail to provide the pack with much-needed beer
• Once trail is completed the hash holds circle, where hashers sing, poke
fun at each other, and drink