6.04 Hopeless

Episode Summary

Hopeless attended his first hash in San José, Costa Rica, in 1978 or 1979, beginning a remarkable hashing journey shaped by an international working career. In Madrid during the 1980s, he became “binman,” hash cash and keeper of the kennel’s statistics, newsletters and traditions. He recalls pink flour trails through the snow, elaborate trophies, enormous post-run restaurant gatherings and the practical challenge of supplying beer for 60 or 70 hashers.

A transfer to Guatemala put him on mismanagement almost immediately, first as RA and later GM. Moving again to Buenos Aires, he helped create a new kennel after an initial appeal for members received no replies. Its first run attracted approximately 25 people, and the group soon grew to around 100. Hopeless also helped establish Valencia H3 after retiring. From Madrid and Guatemala to Buenos Aires and Valencia, he shares stories of early hash communications, memorable trails, international events and the friendships that have survived decades of travel.