Events - Part 90

 GNI - The Gathering

Last time we saw The Gathering, an event of Gay Naturists International (GNI).  Today we learn a little more about them.  GNI started in 1982 as a SIG (special interest group) of TNS (The Naturists Society).  But by 1994 they were numerous enough to split off into their own organization, which they called Gay Naturists International.

As the name implies, it's not just for U.S. naturists.  Above is a contingent from Canada, and GNI holds events in Toronto.

The big annual event is The Gathering, held at a resort in the Poconos in Pennsylvania each August.  The resort has a set of cabins ...

and two swimming pools.

The Gathering has been described as the summer camp that you wish your parents had sent you to.  Activities include dressing up as superheroes ...

getting body-painted ...

and just general partying.

There are also some contests, like the Mr. Bare Bear contest.  Obviously, the winner is not the hairless guy holding the winner's sign.  It must be the guy he has his arm around.

And there's a Mr. GNI Leather contest.  This is Matt, the 2025 winner.

But mostly, The Gathering is just an occasion for gay naturists to get naked, be with friends, and enjoy themselves.