So You Wanna Hash with Von Tramp?

So you've heard of hashing in Burlington, Vermont and somehow landed here, welcome! If you're curious about what it's like to join Von Tramp H3 (that’s us), consider this your official hash crash course.

You might’ve already read our post: An Introduction to Hashing in Vermont, so this one’s all about how to jump in and what the hell to expect when you do. Spoiler: You’re not signing up for a typical run club.

We are the Von Tramp Hash House Harriers—Vermont’s anti-running, running hash club. If you’ve been searching for hashing in Burlington, Vermont, or wondering how to join a local hash group, you're in the right place. We don't care about pace. We care about adventure and seeing the weird corners of Vermont that most people miss. Think of us as the perfect mix of hiking, bushwhacking, semi-organized trail running, and beer drinking with friends in unexpected places.

Is This My Kind of Thing?

If you’re reading this and wondering, “Wait, who actually does this?” — the truth is, it’s a mix. Some come for the trails, some for the hangs, some just to try something new. You don’t need to be an ultrarunner or have any special gear. Just a bit of curiosity and a willingness to wander off the beaten path — literally — is more than enough.

If any of this sounds like your idea of a good time, you’ll probably fit right in:

• Trails over treadmills

• Getting a little lost in the woods with new friends

• Enjoying a cold beer (or anything really) during or after a run or hike

• Finding fun ways to explore Vermont’s lesser-known corners

• Singing ridiculous songs with zero pressure to hit a single right note

• A chance to not take life too seriously for a few hours on a Saturday

If that sounds like your vibe, this might be your scene.

Why Hashing in Vermont Slaps

Let’s be real: Vermont is already a playground for people who love being outside. But hashing in in and around Burlington, Vermont? That’s next-level.

We’re talking about trails that cut through industrial zones, lakefronts, breweries, alleyways, forests, swamps, fields, and sometimes literal nowhere. The Von Tramp H3 kennel is built for explorers — not racers — and we’re proud to show off the quirky corners of the Queen City and beyond.

Whether we’re hashing near the Winooski River, behind industrial zones, or through woods below Camel's Hump, we aim for two things: fun and discovery. If you’re looking for a trail-based social adventure with low pressure and high vibes, hashing might just be your thing.

How to Hash with Von Tramp H3

Find a Trail: Check our website, Facebook, Meetup, Instagram, Strava, or our hareline/calendar. We post trail dates, start locations, and what you need to bring.

Bring the Basics

• Trail shoes or something you’re okay running around the woods in (and getting dirty, wet, and muddy)

• Layers and dry socks for après-hash hangs

• ID and $6.9 for hash cash

• Positive and open mindset

Show Up: First-timers (aka “virgins”) are always welcome! Just show up at the start — we’ll take it from there. Bonus: Your first trail is free.

Trail: Expect a scavenger hunt-like trail through woods, alleys, snowbanks, fields, rivers, swamps, bridges — whatever the hare (trail setter) dreams up. Follow the flour. Expect false trails. Expect a beer check. Expect singing and jokes.

After Trail = Closing Circle Time: We wrap with a circle: songs, shoutouts, welcomes, mild public roasting, and general camaraderie. No need to know the songs — just enjoy the show.

Frequently Shouted Questions

• Is this a running club?
  We say it’s an “anti-running, running club.” You can run. You can walk. Most of us do both depending on terrain.

• Do I need to RSVP?
  Nope. Just show up. If there’s weather, we still hash. It’s Vermont.

• How often do you hash?
  The first and third Saturday of every month, all year round — sometimes more if we're feeling spicy. Follow our hareline calendar or Insta for the latest trail drops.

• Do I have to drink?
  Not at all. Beer is there if you want it. Zero pressure. We always have NA beers, sodas, water etc. too.

• Do I need to be funny or outgoing?
  You don’t need to be anything except open to having a good time.

• Will I get a weird name?
  If you stick around, yes. You’ll earn it. It’ll be ridiculous and not perfect at all.

Where We Hash

Our trails take us all over Vermont and the surrounding areas: Burlington, Essex, Winooski, Montpellier, Stowe, forested trails, urban pockets, farm paths, you name it. Each trail is different, and most reveal parts of Vermont even locals don’t know.

As a Vermont Hash House Harriers group, we’re proud to showcase the quirky beauty of our state. Whether it’s snow-packed forest loops or beer checks in a Burlington alleyway, there’s no hash like a Von Tramp hash.

Okay But Seriously, Last Thing

If you’ve made it this far, you’re probably at least hash-curious. That’s enough. Join us for one trail. Worst case? You go for a walk, meet some hashers, and get a story to tell. Best case? You find your people.

ON-ON!

69 Sided Dice 🎲