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camping:snowbirding [2020/06/06 23:39]
frater_secessus [spring/fall]
camping:snowbirding [2021/05/28 10:26]
frater_secessus [Snowbirds] adjusted lower temp
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 ====== Snowbirds ====== ====== Snowbirds ======
-A snowbird is a traveller who "**follows the weather**" to stay comfortable. Common targets include daytime highs of 65-75F. These highs may seem too cool but snowbirds often camp in full sun to harvest [[electrical:solar|solar power]].+A snowbird is a traveller who "**follows the weather**" to stay comfortable. Common targets include daytime highs of 60-75F. These highs may seem too cool but snowbirds often camp in full sun to harvest [[electrical:solar|solar power]].
  
 Snowbirding reduces the need for expensive and bulky amenities like air conditioning. Snowbirding reduces the need for expensive and bulky amenities like air conditioning.
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 Climate averages increase as one approaches the equator((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate)), at a rate of roughly 1deg F per 50 miles traveled in latitude. Climate averages increase as one approaches the equator((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate)), at a rate of roughly 1deg F per 50 miles traveled in latitude.
  
 +[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8GmL8BEtPU|This video]] shows how the latitude of 70deg F. changes throughout the year. 
 ===== efficiency ===== ===== efficiency =====
  
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 **In the west**, snowbirds often move to sea level in southern Arizona or California in the winter, and either up in elevation (New Mexico) or latitude in the summer.  **In the west**, snowbirds often move to sea level in southern Arizona or California in the winter, and either up in elevation (New Mexico) or latitude in the summer. 
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 +Draft version of [[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CIvQ0e1QK8crVglw-MtRfujSnw59O8HXFiujTc9zGYs/edit?usp=sharing|common boondocking spot temps by month]] - Google Drive (view only, in progress)
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 ===== wintering areas ===== ===== wintering areas =====
 Wintering areas will be closer to the equator and/or lower in elevation Wintering areas will be closer to the equator and/or lower in elevation
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