weather

[HighLonesome]

I'm not sure where to post this so I thought I would try here since full timers are more likely to be on the road looking for the best weather.(I know I'll be)

I am trying to make a go to list of places for the summer in Canada and the US....where temps are in the 70 to 80 deg range during the day.

I know that weather is variable everywhere but I would appreciate some suggestions on where to go in the dead of summer where the weather is generally in that range of temps.

thanks

[gotsmart]

Check out the north Olympic Peninsula in Washington State.

[PghBob]

A few years ago, one of my daughters e-mailed me a map that showed how one could stay in 70 weather, all year, by driving around the country. It might be worth googling to see if you can come up with it.

[HighLonesome]

EsoxLucius wrote:
The key to elevation tolerance is a gradual gain. Several days is usually sufficient at each gain increment, just like mountain climbers. We spent this summer in the Colorado Rockies up to 10,000 feet with no problems. Just spent time at lower elevation before going a bit higher each time.

yes I have done that. thats how I can tolerate 7000 ft. but I have not been successful going higher so far. I wish I could because I would enjoy that.

i plan to work on it though. usually it takes me a least a month to acclimate to elevation.

[EsoxLucius]

The key to elevation tolerance is a gradual gain. Several days is usually sufficient at each gain increment, just like mountain climbers. We spent this summer in the Colorado Rockies up to 10,000 feet with no problems. Just spent time at lower elevation before going a bit higher each time.

[HighLonesome]

JiminDenver wrote:
Until now we have pretty much used the rig at 9-10,000 ft. When it's 100+ at 5000 ft, it's still hot at 10,000 ft.

WOW ! 10K feet ! I could NEVER handle THAT much elevation.... I get altitude sickness REALLY bad. One time went to a ski resort in Utah.... it was like 8K feet... I got SOO sick.... they drove me back down the mountain 4K ft and I was back to square on a few hours... but WOW was I sick. lol

I'm ok to drive thru mountain passes at a high altitude.... as long as I am not up there very long. I could never manage to stay up there... even overnight.

Best I can seem to get away with is about 7K ft.... after that.... I don't chance it.

but thanks for your post.

[JiminDenver]

Until now we have pretty much used the rig at 9-10,000 ft. When it's 100+ at 5000 ft, it's still hot at 10,000 ft.

[HighLonesome]

Trackrig wrote:
Closer to you would be the Show Low area of eastern Arizona.

Bill

Thanks I forgot about that place... but when summer comes.... I really want to get as far away from Texas as I can. lol Show Low aint far enough. lol

but... nevertheless.... I will keep that in mind.

thanks

[PawPaw_n_Gram]

2gypsies wrote:
You'll need to zero in on elevations of 6,000+ - preferably 8,000 to get consistent cooler temps. Humidity is a big factor - the drier west is much better. Also the western coastlines are fantastic. Those are the parameters we followed while full-timing.

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[HighLonesome]

thanks everyone for your advice. I will only be in the west unless I am going east in Canada for
some reason.

I like mountains.... the eastern part of the US has nothing I am interested in.
I like wide open spaces and minimal grass and trees if i have a choice.
I prefer rocks and dirt and spare mountainous terrain..... the deserts are my choice in the winter.

summer is the time i need to sort out before next year.

anyway... I appreciate the help.
thanks

[2gypsies1]

You'll need to zero in on elevations of 6,000+ - preferably 8,000 to get consistent cooler temps. Humidity is a big factor - the drier west is much better. Also the western coastlines are fantastic. Those are the parameters we followed while full-timing.

[GordonThree]

Summers are 60-80 along the shores of Lake Michigan... more 60's than 80's... sometimes the jet stream stalls and we'll get soaked with 90-100 degree weather for a few days, but not that often.

[accsys]

We just spent the summer on the Oregon coast and the temps rarely got above 70.

[Trackrig]

Closer to you would be the Show Low area of eastern Arizona.

Bill

[HighLonesome]

Thanks for the info.... thats what I need to know. I was wondering if going north would do it. I can see elevation is key.