2014 North American Hitchgathering

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What is a Hitchgathering?
The hitchgathering is an annual meet up where hithchikers, rubber tramps, train hoppers and wanderers from all walks of life 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.

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. 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.

Potential Issues
Fire: Permits for above ground (stove fires) will be obtained from the National Forest service. California is in extreme drought so please be careful.

Illegal camping: It is technically illegal to camp on the river, but this shouldn't be much of a problem if we can remain semi-descreet and not allow fires and litter to get out of control.

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

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