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[http://poll.pollcode.com/274487 Vote here] for the 2014 North American Hitchgathering Location. | [http://poll.pollcode.com/274487 Vote here] for the 2014 North American Hitchgathering Location. | ||
− | I am Kyle: 23 years old and living in the [[United States]]. I hitchhike because it is an affordable mode of transportation which lends itself to a minimalist lifestyle of adventure and exploration. My goal is to develop a working mental map of North American geography through direct exploration of trails, navigable waterways, and roadside landscapes. I accomplish this on foot, by kayak, and especially by hitchhiking. I began hitchhiking regularly in 2011. | + | I am Kyle: 23 years old and living in the [[United States]]. I hitchhike because it is an affordable mode of transportation which lends itself to a minimalist lifestyle of adventure and exploration. My goal is to develop a working mental map of North American geography through direct exploration of trails, navigable waterways, and roadside landscapes. I accomplish this on foot, by kayak, and especially by hitchhiking. I began hitchhiking regularly in 2011. Occasionally I stop to work in [[Williston]], [[North Dakota]] to save up money for my travels. |
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On hitchwiki I primarily contribute information about states, cities, and legislature as it relates to hitchhiking in the [[United States]]. | On hitchwiki I primarily contribute information about states, cities, and legislature as it relates to hitchhiking in the [[United States]]. | ||
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== Hitchhiking Trivia == | == Hitchhiking Trivia == | ||
− | Map of all roads I have ever hitchhiked: [http://i.imgur.com/ | + | Map of all roads I have ever hitchhiked: [http://i.imgur.com/GKtxIm1.jpg Map] |
− | Lifetime hitchhiking distance: | + | Lifetime hitchhiking distance: 70,400 miles and counting |
*2011: 12,000 miles | *2011: 12,000 miles | ||
*2012: 31,900 miles | *2012: 31,900 miles | ||
*2013: 23,400 miles | *2013: 23,400 miles | ||
− | *2014: | + | *2014: 3,400 |
Longest single ride: 3,250 miles (Palmer, Alaska to Bakersfield, California) | Longest single ride: 3,250 miles (Palmer, Alaska to Bakersfield, California) |
Revision as of 18:08, 22 February 2014
Vote here for the 2014 North American Hitchgathering Location.
I am Kyle: 23 years old and living in the United States. I hitchhike because it is an affordable mode of transportation which lends itself to a minimalist lifestyle of adventure and exploration. My goal is to develop a working mental map of North American geography through direct exploration of trails, navigable waterways, and roadside landscapes. I accomplish this on foot, by kayak, and especially by hitchhiking. I began hitchhiking regularly in 2011. Occasionally I stop to work in Williston, North Dakota to save up money for my travels.
On hitchwiki I primarily contribute information about states, cities, and legislature as it relates to hitchhiking in the United States.
Hitchhiking Trivia
Map of all roads I have ever hitchhiked: Map
Lifetime hitchhiking distance: 70,400 miles and counting
- 2011: 12,000 miles
- 2012: 31,900 miles
- 2013: 23,400 miles
- 2014: 3,400
Longest single ride: 3,250 miles (Palmer, Alaska to Bakersfield, California)
Countries hitched in: 3
States of America hitched in: 50
Provinces/Territories of Canada hitched in: 8
Most rides caught in a row with no one passing me: 4
Most memorable ride: Pilot picked me up and let me fly his plane in Ohio
Favorite places: Colorado, Arkansas, California
Least favorite places: Arizona, Illinois