The Full Moon Hash Polar Plunge Challenge is back!

One hundred years ago, a royal Danish ship named Sailor Swift was carrying the first shipment of Carlsberg into Beijing. The ship had taken the long and arduous journey up the Northern Canal from the port of Tianjin into the capital. Later historians note that this was the first introduction of the now infamous two-for-one Carlsberg deal to the Northern Capital.

On one frosty full moon evening in January, Sailor Swift was travelling up the Beihucheng River carrying a cargo of Carlsberg and, another of Denmark’s most famous exports, pork. Just as the ship was about to moor by Andingmen wharf and unload its precious cargo, tragedy struck!

An errant iceberg was spotted too late and the ship’s hull was torn asunder. The crew were forced to abandon ship and swim to safety along the banks of the Beihucheng River. Some locals say the errant iceberg was actually blocks of ice – used in mysterious ceremonies known as “circles” – dumped in the river by the precursors to modern hashers.

Hash rumour has it, Sailor Swift still lies in the freezing, icy depths of the Beihucheng River with a cargo hold full of Carlsberg. It is our solemn duty as hashers to find the wreck and reclaim this lost treasure!

This year we are doing a special themed Iceberg Challenge! What is the Iceberg Challenge and how does it differ from the traditional Polar Plunge, you ask? In an homage to our favourite deal in the ‘Jing, the two-for-one Carlsberg members discount at our hash bar Paddy’s, we are putting our own FMH spin on the Polar Plunge Challenge.

Those who wish to participate in the Iceberg Challenge will need to consume one Carlsberg before diving in and polar plunging in the Beihucheng River, and one Carlsberg after. Soft drinks will also be provided as a non-alcoholic option for the challenge.

Our very own Full Moon Hash haberdasher Lost in Sex has designed this gorgeous, exclusive patch for those brave enough take on and successfully complete the Full Moon Hash Iceberg Challenge 2025.

The Full Moon Hash Polar Plunge will have a traditional hash trail through the historic hutongs surrounding Wudaoying Hutong, along the scenic Beihucheng River, and around the Andingmen area. You do not have to participate in the polar plunging; you can just cum along and watch other hashers attempt the challenge and turn themselves into popsicles. However, only those who successfully complete the Iceberg Challenge will receive the exclusive patch.

For those wishing to participate in the Iceberg Challenge, please bring along towels with you. We will provide some towels for those attempting the challenge, however, as we will all want to dry off as quickly as possible after getting out, having your own towels will be ideal.

Our very own Full Moon Hash apothecary Bloody Butt Precise has concocted a special cool and refreshing drink just for this challenge, which also doubles up as anti-freeze!

So cum join these three little piggies as we dive into the icy depths of the Beihucheng River searching for treasure. Everyone is welcome!

Dress Code: Anything winter related: the penguin onesie you purchased off Taobao! Cosplay as Elsa from Frozen! Or come in haberdashery.

Hash Cash: 30 RMB

Running Icicle: Singaporn Star

Walking Icicle: Bloody Butt Precise

Beer Bitch: Silent Suck-off

Trail: Trail is A to A with bag drop at Pebbles

When: Friday, 17th January 2025
7:00 pm meet-up
7:30 pm start

Meet Up: Pebbles 砂卵石墨西哥餐厅（五道营店）
北京市东城区安定门街道五道营胡同74号

Dinner: Buy your own dinner at Pebbles after

On-after: Our hash bar, Paddy O’Shea’s of course!

D’erections to Pebbles:
Andingmen Metro Station Exit B
安定门地铁站B出口