It was not totally unexpected, but also not something you can prepare for if you don't know what it is. Rocky and I had heard rumors of a Rave happening at Belden Town from some other hikers hurrying that way. Today we confirmed it was happening as we started down the five mile four of joys and foot descent to the North Fork of the Feather River. We could hear the bass from at least five miles up the trail. As we neared town the higher notes also became clear. Once across the railroad tracks we encountered lots of non-PCT tenters - you know the kind: big and cheap; those you put the relatives kids in out in the backyard when they come to visit and there aren't enough beds. There were also lots of vendors selling everything from Artistic Impressions to skimpy swimming-like-suits. The music was EDM - electronic dance music that got its stay on the internet. Once the artist gets enough recognition they might get invited to 'play' at an event like this. There were several stages and even participants could play on one. Cost? Somewhere around $200 per person, but free to PCT hikers since we have to come through town! There's only one bridge across the river and it's our only way out.
Rocky coming across the top of the mountain above Belden.
Belden Resort with a Raver walking by.
Raver with baby in headphones in front of sound stage.
The way out.
Raver River.
Hiker hanging out with us. Volunteering to wash dishes for food.
BTW - we camped a mile up trail and could still hear the music!
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