Do you dream of a world of fairies, happiness, and magical wishes always coming true? Do you wish you could live in an enchanted forest and meet mystical creatures? Well if you eat enough mushrooms it’s possible!

While Boxer
doesn’t provide mushrooms we do have BEER and enchanted trails with weird creatures (hashers).

So join us this Saturday for Boxer #245 and let your imagination soar!

THE BEST MUSHROOMS ARE STRONG AND FIRM

Urban development follows a pattern — and Beijing is no exception. This time, on our Boxer journey, we’ll leave behind the ancient Great Wall and turn instead toward a modern ruin: the coal mine village.

We’ll head straight to the foot of the mountain, entering the old mining zone. There, you’ll see one safety warning sign after another — silent proof of how busy this place once was. Today, only collapsed roads and scattered coal debris remain, still resisting the return of vegetation, giving the scene an almost post-apocalyptic feel.

But climb just over the next hill, and you’re suddenly immersed in primeval forest. The soft, spongy humus feels like a thick blanket underfoot. Evergreen pines stretch endlessly, filtering the autumn sunlight. A clear, pure stream murmurs beside the trail. Life reasserts itself with quiet force.

At the summit, the landscape shifts again — open meadows roll across the slopes. Yet even here, some hikers leave trash behind. Hennie picks up after them, quietly expressing reverence for nature, handing the collected waste to a team leader to carry out.

We don’t claim the land. Instead, we let the forest reclaim us. In these woods, we rediscover the breath of nature, feel a powerful surge of life awaken within. It’s the perfect weekend reset — a collective mind-refresh.

After the trail, you’ll be rewarded with homemade tofu made by a local villager with 40 years of experience, and a hearty stir-fried pork dish. It’s more than enough to restore your energy — and send you home ready for a deep, well-earned sleep.

When:
Saturday, November 15th
11月15日星期六

Hares:
Red Snatcher, Shtupwaffel, Tea Bag Virgin

Trail: A-A , bag drop on bus.

Time:
8:30am meet at Dongzhimen Pizza Hut (Across from Paddy O` Shea`s), bus departs at 9:00am sharp!

9:30am meet at CiShouSi station, Exit H… also sharp!
9点Paddy‘s 出发，9点半慈寿寺H口，不见不散

Hash Cash
200 RMB gets you…
-Trail and circle
-Dinner
-Around-trip bus ride
-Bottomless beer
-Special cocktails
-Snacks
-Water and other drinks

Meet Up:
Pizza Hut Dongzhimen (Across from Paddy O’sheas)
必胜客东直门
朝阳区-东直门外大街27号

D’ERECTIONS:
If you come by subway:
LINE2 AND 13

Dongzhimen subway station澳大利亚使馆对面(Exit C) Ten minutes walk east.
LINE10
Agricultural Exhibition Center subway station农业展览馆(Exit D2) Ten minutes walk west.地铁：10号线亮马桥站西北A口

CiShouSi Exit H 慈寿寺 H口

The Beijing boxer hash is an off-road running hash going out to the hills around Beijing once/twice a month. We usually aim for the second/third Saturday of each month, but may vary depending on the hares’ availability and other variable factors we have zero control over. Be prepared for variable weather conditions: snow, ice, heatwave, storms. 

We’re a running hash. It’s ok to walk but not to lallygag. Keep moving… Heart attacks are not permitted. As we are out on mountain trails, it’s easy to get lost. Please bring a phone with you! We may or may not send a search party looking for you. If we do, chances are it will consist primarily of rabid dogs and hungry wolves. That being said, we are glad to have you join us and hope you enjoy a great day! (by the way, no you won’t be back for your important dinner date bring them along instead)