Geoje-do Hash House Harriers

Join us for Jirisan

2007-09-12T17:38:00.000+09:00

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!

2007-09-11T18:08:00.000+09:00

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.

Hash #754 — Jade Springs and Oek Cheon Sa Temple Complex

2007-08-26T20:55:00.000+09:00

by Downloader, the Hash Hack

Fifty seven hashers attended hash No 754 on Sunday. It was described as a child friendly hash and promised to be one to remember. It was certainly that. Also for 10,000 won it had to be the bargain of the year considering it also included three hours on a coach, the chance of a tour around Oek Cheon Sa temple complex and a Korean meal.

Let’s be fair you could have spent the money on a beer and a half in an OKPO bar but then you wouldn’t have had the pleasure of seeing grown men cry. The moans and groans of the walking wounded as they emerged from the sauna, normally described as a forest, would have bought tears to most peoples eyes. Even the old Hash Hack survived this “child friendly” hash, if only to bring you his first hand report directly from the front, (or the back as it turned out).

A huddle of female hashers (fashers?) were heard to say, “Typical men, always complaining, we women just take the pain and get on with it.”

With gasping breaths, hearts pounding and legs hardly able to support their tired bodies, the hashers staggered toward the waiting coaches and collapsed on the first thing which resembled a seat. Then silence. “Excellent” said Wolfie, “This is always the signs of a good hash…. I love to see pain”

So what kind of child would have found that friendly? Well to be fair a few children did manage to complete the course if only to confirm that they had a future in the Special Forces. For the full story, click the title of this post.

It had started well. In the clubhouse maps were handed out and as the hashers studied their options of three routes, they were given good advice on survival by Wolfie. Of course most seasoned hashers know Wolfie can survive in the bush for days living off leaves and worms. “You will need about ten litres of water each” he suggested “then some for the second half.” Of course everyone thought he was joking. Surely it couldn’t be as tough as that.

The hashers looked relaxed though as they lounged in the clubhouse seats and enjoyed their last cigarette whilst talking of previous tough expeditions. Little did they know….!

And so the intrepid bunch set off into the unknown. After a short while there was the first of many calls of nature. It was a good chance to stretch legs and re-hydrate. It also gave the Hash Hack the chance to get this picture of some real dinosaurs.

A huddle of hashers hiding in the shade? Silent Shoes and Super-hypa-hasher.

Then it was the moment all had been waiting for. Wolfie took control and after inviting the ten hash virgins to the front he gave his instructions of how to survive this ~~assault course~~ hike, which seemed to be straight out of an SAS training manual. "Don’t urinate — you’ll need to save all your body fluids, plus it’s a hash crime” he cautioned.

Finally, there were shouts of “ON-ON” and the hashers started the long uphill climb into the unknown. The small talk and laughter soon stopped as the heat and humidity took its toll. Sights of so called “experienced” hashers hanging onto trees and gasping for air was just too much.

That young whippersnapper Irish Terrier did manage at least one smile for the camera, or was it wind? In his last Geoje Hash he was clearly determined to
complete the course.

Finnish Trappist looked really finnished.

Boy from the Black Stuff didn’t make it. He had to bring his kids back to base camp. Good excuse, BBS!

The number of steps between recovery became less and less. There were even stories of people doing a five finger spread. (A colloquial expression for vomiting. —Ed) At last the peak was in sight and something that had been missing since they started out, a very small but welcome breeze.

The eventual sight of Oek Cheon Sa temple complex was a sight for sore eyes and confirmation that the worst was over. “This is what the hash is all about” said one hasher dripping with sweat, with a red face,
and bulging eyes.

Krusty Krème couldn’t see what al the fuss was about. “It was a easy-peasy walk man, what’s wrong with you all?”

Protestant Glasgow Ranger (PGR) agreed, as he tells a friendly ear “Yeah, I ran up the first hill but then I had to wait for the others. It was really easy. I’m not a bit tired.” Really?

Super Hypa Hasher in a belligerent mood. Not sure if this should be translated as a rude gesture or he was trying to pick his nose.

Dirty Pillows and Shocker looked happy with their performance.

Stalker looks the part with his new big lens. Downloader had a big one too.

Hash Ceremonies
The Hares took their punishment for setting an “easy” hash. Was it long enough? Was it steep enough? The questions continued and cries of “No-No-No ” came from the hashers. On yer head!

Ten virgins were welcomed into the Hash.

Hash achievements
Tony Bennet was there to collect his 50 mile badge and Push start achieved 150 miles.

Hash names
Some original hash names were given out, including Tank, Tortoise, Happy Snapper and Cue Ball.

Hash Crimes
Okpo Fish wife was caught urinating on the hash.

PGR should have known better than to come on a hash with new shoes. It’s bad enough having beer poured in them, but then to drink it from a sweaty boot! Ugh!
Desertion from the Hash
The deserters were quickly rounded up and punished. Attitude to Altitude, Peeking Duck, Irish Terrier and Mrs Doyle were suitably chastised for leaving Okpo. Hurry on back now.

After the Lord Mayor’s Show
Having just been named, Tank thought it was safe to commit a hash crime after the event.

Some people will do anything to get their picture in the Hack. Urination after the Hash is hardly a punishable crime, but in future we’ll be watching anyone who looks like they’ve got a weak bladder. By the way, excuses like watering the plants because of the recent dry spell don’t wash with us.

Bus
Then it was a quick change for dinner and off up another hill to the Korean restaurant.

The four Koreans at the top left of the restaurant must have been looking forward to a quiet dinner together. Then this lot turned up.

Eventually everyone forgot the heat and pain and got drunk, well not everyone.

Hello what’s this, money changing hands on the hash? Sorry Snatcha, that expression says it all.

And now some of the cast…..

Peeking Duck and Push Start

Dragon Lady and Rascal Haskell
Sarah and Anderson playing themselves.

Irish terrier and Mrs Doyle

Wolfie and Shotgun

And finally…………