Madison Hash House Harriers

Is it spooky season? Oktoberfest? Peak pumpkin-spice season? Yes. October’s too short to fit it all in, and no one told me I had to choose. Come dressed as a spooky character, a witch, an Oktoberfest reveler, a flannel/pumpkin-spice enthusiast, a creature of the night, or some cursed combination of the above. Expect trail, beer checks, pretzels, a witch’s brew stop where you can mix your own potion, seasonal nonsense, and at least one pumpkin-spice-flavored thing. Start Location: 5350 Westport Road Start time: 5:00 pm Trail: A-to-A Hash cash: $5 Bring one interesting/unique beer to share at the end of the trail if you’d like. Weird fall beers, old favorites, and “I bought this because the label was funny” picks are all welcome. We’ll taste what shows up and decide which brew is the most cursed. Then stick around for pudgy pies and s’mores, and warm up by the fire, weather permitting! Bring a vessel! On-on, you beautiful autumn disasters!

I have lived another year. Things were looking pretty grim for this aging buck back at the start - I started out with a busted leg and too much hair, but here I am, almost 11 months later with mended bones and shorn locks, ready to meet the death of my 45th year head on. I feel like this death is worth celebrating. Come then, hunt me and let my spilled blood soak into the earth that the Sun will not fail this Winter; that Life will arise once again come Spring. And this year -- let us stretch out this ritual All Weekend Long! Where: Group Site 203 at Yellowstone Lake State Park (about 1 hour driving; 4 hours biking) South West from Madison When: Friday, October 24 (arrive in the afternoon/evening) to Sunday, October 25 (depart by noon, I guess?) Schedule: Saturday - a grand Hunt, live-harted by My Lil' Deathwish (Porny's oblivion-seeking cervid alter-ego). There Will Be Blood, followed by a feast and also more fire Sunday - I may be dead, but you still live. And Winter Is Coming. Hash Cash: $10 for the hash-only; $25 if you're camping