Join us for Jirisan

The Geoje Hash is making it's third annual trip to Jiri Mountain October 6-7, 2007. This time we're doing things a bit differently and hiking up a different face of the mountain. In addition, the hike will take place Saturday instead of Sunday, and on Saturday night we're having a barbecue party. For full details, click the title of this post.


Schedule
The bus will depart The Foreigner's Club Saturday Oct. 6 at 6 a.m. SHARP!

We'll arrive at the park about three hours later, and begin the hike on Jirisan by 10 a.m. at an elevation of around 1,000 meters.

There will be two trails to chose from. The first course is via a park road past Nogodan shelter, to Nogodan Altar and a wooden staircase up to Nogodan Mountain at an elevation just over 1,500 meters (at 9.6 km of trail total). This course can be extended into part of the second course for extra walking if you want.

The second course is via a park road and two stone step trails — past Nogodan Shelter to Nogodan Altar along the Jirisan ridge trail to Banya Bong Mountain, at an elevation of about 1,732 meters. This trail is 16 km long and a maximum time of 7 hours to hike.

Saturday night the bus will take our weary souls (and soles) to the hotel where the staff has planned an outdoor barbecue and where we'll drink beer and participate in hash ceremonies.

Sunday morning may include a visit to the nearby “Great Hwa Om Sah Temple.” The bus will return to Okpo on Sunday Oct. 7 at around 3 p.m.

Due to changes in our accommodations, the cost this year will be 100,000 won per adult. Children are free. This price includes cost of the bus, park fees, accommodations, beverages, and the barbecue dinner.

Space is limited to 40 people. Please reserve your space no later than Sept. 27 by giving your payment to any member of the Hash committee. Please indicate when paying if you would like to room with someone in particular and we will make the best effort to pair you with your choice.

Items we recommend you bring (it's your choice but be smart)

For the Hash, Saturday Oct. 6 — travel as light as you can

• Rucksack to carry all your kit.
• Pair of walking boots, preferably with ankle support, and thick walking socks.
• Wear loose, comfortable walking clothes.
• A spare long sleeve shirt or sweat shirt
• Lightweight raincoat if rain is forecast — useful on top of the peak
• Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm
• Sweat bands, sweat towel, gloves
• Knee supports & ankle support optional — can purchase in a chemist or sports shop.(An ankle support in your rucksack is handy in case of a slip.)
• Walking pole/ stick (1 or 2 poles)
• Small whistle (for emergency)
• Water!
• For the long trail and a steady walker, 1.5 litres of water is adequate plus ½ litre of water for an emergency and the return leg from Banya Bong Peak. There are 2 water stops on route, at Nogodan Shelter and at Imkeolryeong.
• The short trail option ½ to 1 litre (1 water stop on route at Nogodan shelter.)
• Packed lunch and snacks (For snacks, bring sugar, such as chocolate or citrus fruit, and salt, such as nuts, trail mix. Avoid sodas and sweet, colored drinks.)
• Muscle Balm deep heat type and cramp spray
• Antiseptic cream (for cuts or scrapes), Band-aids or plasters
• Headache tablets and stomach anti-acid tablets (good for a hangover)
• Mobile phone, and spare battery (a must)
• Camera
• A small light LED head lamp or torch, preferred especially for those on the longer trail to Banya Bong Mt. Peak.
• Plastic bag for all your waste/ garbage (leave NOTHING on the mountain)
• Whisky or liquor for a toast on top of Banya Bong Peak (for those who get there; or drink at the BBQ)

Saturday night hotel stay

• Change of clothing for after the hash and BBQ party
• Bath towel, soap, shampoo, toiletries. (The hotel supplies only small towels)
• Drinking water (the hotel provides water and one can buy locally)
• Your own comforts — milk, coffee, cup, breakfast for Sunday morning
• Alarm Clock

For questions or more info, call Ollie (Wolfie) at (010) 4696-2582. Happy Hashing!

Cooks and Hares needed!

Hashers, if you've ever wanted to volunteer to cook or hare for the hash, now is your chance. There is a new sign-up sheet in the club and almost all the slots are empty! Most importantly, we need a cook for the next hash, September 23.

If you're nervous about laying trail or cooking for a large group of people, don't worry. There are plenty of seasoned hashers who can help you plan and organize. Let a member of the hash committee know if you're interested in volunteering.