- To develop physical fitness regimes among the hashers
- To increase your thirst for fun and to satisfy it with the beer hashing events
- To get rid of weekend hangovers by handling physical challenges
- To energize and recreate an enthusiasm in older members so that they don't feel too old about themselves
- To explore new areas
- To build new friendships and bonds
- To rejuvenate after a dull five-day, nine-to-five week