German Nash Hash

German Nash Hash 2020

no wait . . . 2021

forget that, it was . . . 2022

This was another event many of us had been waiting for . . . for two years. It was so great to see so many old friends, and make so many new ones. The Stuttgart H3 pulled of a masterful show, from the Friday night meet and greet hash, to the Saturday Main Event, and the Sunday Hangover trail . . . everything moved like clockwork (and believe me, I have seen many events. This on was run with German efficiency). Friday night after registrations and dinner, we had a meet and greet hash, where the pack was split into four groups. Each group followed their own trails to the four drink stops, and the groups intermingled from time to time, so we got to chat with everyone. A festive evening of dancing and partying followed, but some of us went in for a good night’s sleep in anticipation of what was to come on Saturday.

The Main Event started with the Ball Breaker trail heading out at 9 am, for what was described as a 27 km extravaganza, and the runner’s trail was billed as 16 kms. For the first time in my life, I thought I was making a rational decision, that I would appreciate when I was done at 16K, but it did not turn out that way. As the BBers departed, I had a little tear in my eye, as I had never stayed behind and watched the group go . . . I was always in it.

So at 10 am, the runners took off, as did the walkers, and set out for a day of fun. We had some issues on the first part of the runner’s trail, as some of the checks had been brushed away by hikers, so as we got there, we spent a lot of time looking around until the hares arrived and sorted things out. After three points like this, I admit I was frustrated. My absolute favorite part of hashing is playing the game, breaking the checks, and finding the trail. Takes the fun out if when wander around aimlessly until the trail gets repaired. But after the beer stop, Cunning Linguist went out ahead and made sure all was well.

On the bright side, the runners and BBers merged at this point as well, so I did get to run the last 12 kms with them. In the end, BBers averaged about 22-23 Kms, and with all the extra searching, some of the runners still had 18-19 kms, so still not much difference. The trail was magnificent, one of the best I have run all year. Great job to all the hares. The party went on after the circle, for a great dinner, and renaissance faire, as we spent the weekend in a medieval castle. After all that, the dancing went on until 3 or 4 in the morning.

Fly the trail through the lovely German countryside . . . https://www.relive.cc/view/vrqokY5DkKq

Sunday was a leisurely hangover trail, followed by an even longer circle, where every sin from the weekend was rehashed for more down downs. . . . Frankfurt H3 will host GNH in 2023, and Hannover H3 was voted in to host in 2024. A lot more happened over the weekend, but if you want the full story, you’ll just have to attend the next one in person. Great job by mismanagement, and all the attendees for making this a super event. On ON.Read more