2014 North American Hitchgathering

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North American Gathering 2012
North American Gathering 2011
North American hitchgathering 2010
European Gatherings

What is a Hitchgathering?

The hitchgathering is an annual meet up where hithchikers, rubber tramps, train hoppers and wanderers from all walks of live come together to share stories, have a good time, and learn. Everyone is welcome! We also aim to promote a better view of travelers and our presence to the public. This year we also hope to have a variety of workshops where people can learn different trades that may be useful as a traveler.

Where is it?

South Fork of the Yuba River just north of Nevada City, California. Voting Closed February 23rd. Results can be seen here

This river attracts a lot of people on summer weekends, but going a quarter mile downstream is deep water, a cave, waterfalls, cliffs for diving and rarely any people. This is where we will be. Crystal clear water. Water temperature depends on dam activity but ranges from 73-80 degrees in the summer. Heavily forested and 10-20 foot tall boulders to hide campfires (above ground fires permitted with free permit, ground fires may need to be hidden). Probably one of the easiest places to hitchhike in the world. Easy hitch into town nearby for dumpster diving, collecting food/supplies. Video of swimming under the boulders.

Directions to Base Camp

From Nevada City, California go 8 miles north on highway 49 and get off at the bridge crossing the South Fork of the Yuba River. Hike a quarter mile downstream to the large deep pool under the waterfall with the obvious dark colored cliff on the right. Precise location on the map is here.

When

Saturday, August 9th, 2014. Base camp set as early as midweek.

Discussion

http://www.hitchingit.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=21

http://reddit.com/r/hitchhiking

http://squattheplanet.com/threads/2014-north-american-hitchgathering-california-august-9th.19103/

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/events/275150409317680/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular Or just type "2014 North American Hitch Gathering" into the Facebook SEARCH field.

Mailing Lists

http://lists.freeactive.net/listinfo.cgi/hitch-freeactive.net

http://lists.freeactive.net/listinfo.cgi/hitch-na-freeactive.net