Nearly 10 years ago, the latest iteration of “Tough Liver” took place as Big Hump hares took this semi-regular, legendary event with them to Interam Phoenix in 2016. I think we did it too big, because since then, we forgot to plan or do it. It came up in whispers (and shouts) during circle, but you know what? Life’s been hard.

This upcoming Wednesday, you won’t experience the full splendor of a full Tough Liver. But that means you don’t have to commit as much time to recover from a full day of physical, mental, and liver-based challenges i.e., people jumping off of a 40 ft. cliff into water (which may have broken a back one time), throwing water balloons from another cliff down at hares who were stupidly surrounded by rocks and broken glass), hanging out in a sweat lodge with friends and hot snacks, 20-foot tall beer bongs from deer stands, swimming to islands, or that other one time, floating in the water wondering why rescue teams were there, to find out they needed to pull a body out of the water (not a hasher).

Think of this as an amuse-bouche. We recognize it’s been too long since anyone’s even heard more than just the words Tough Liver, so this was just an excuse to turn a regular Wednesday into a bit of a Tough Liver Lite. The plan? Well, we haven’t figured that out yet, except, show up at Emmeneger park for Circle, and follow the hares as they lay a trail, and put 2-3 special stops along the way that may challenge you to do something that is reminiscent of Tough Livers past.

On After? Maybe Helen Fitzgerald’s or a dive bar if we get a better idea

Where to meet – 11969 Stoneywood Dr, St. Louis, MO 63122

Circle up: 6:45 p.m. Hare(s) away: 7 p.m.