Topic: What should I drive to Tahoe

[46&2]

Seeing how much snow we got in this last storm at my house which is an hour+ DOWN the hill from Kirkwood and the rest of the slopes up there, I would say take the 4runner. If this next storm is anything like the last one the summit is going to see a lot of snow. I would rather have the 4 wheel drive and take it slower than have the altima and have to deal with chains and not having 4wd in the snow.

[BLACKDOG]

I grew up in Colorado so chaining up is a foreign concept to me, but @ 80 mph avg the trip would be 2 hours and 45 minutes and @ 60 mph avg it would be about 3 hours and 40 minutes.  So is an extra hour worth not having to stop and install chains?

I drive my rig from WA to Moab and the Rubicon around 65 mph so it can be done.  If you were going farther then it might be worth the trade, but over an hour?
 

  Me personally, it takes a grand total of 5-10 minutes to chain up.  I've never found chaining up to be the big ordeal some want to make it out to be.  Know how to do it, keep in mind you may have to and be prepared for it clothing wise.  I am well aware that driving somewhere long distance at 65 can be done, its simply a matter of whether it is worth it.  Personally, I'd rather ride in the altima or similar vehicle for 3 hours than my toyota.  Of course, thats my personal experience with my truck.  It isn't exactly built for comfort, the seats are the originals, old and broken down, lots of wind noise, the vehicle itself is loud, etc.  Not to say I haven't done it, nor will I never do it again. 

I can say I drove the pass 2x on saturday, and neither time was it horrible, going down or coming back up.  The first time it was fairly clear, toward the evening we had a nice snowstorm going on, but I certainly didn't have any problems and neither did any of the cars I was around. 

[pyrosnow911]

youll be fine in your runner. its safe, just dont be a smart  and think you can do the same stuff as an acura integra. but people on this board are smart, thats why they choose marlin. so you will be fine. just dont get in a hurry. and pay attention. i really wish i had paid more attention. cause now i have to start from scratch again.

[graphic nature]

yea im a good driver in the snow, i snowboard here in our mountains all the time with snow on the road, im a good driver,
yea the conditions look awesome so far kirkwood has been getting over 10 inches a day seems like these past few,
and i live for snowboarding powder so if it snows, that doesnt bother me, just cover up

he is telling the truth I've experienced the driving with him up there...he does drive like a grandma (all the time).

sorry for throwing you under the bus Joeman

[Joey88RUNR [OP]]

Goodnews, My uncle let me borrow his 03 expedition, 4x4, so we should be GOOD!

[46&2]

Goodnews, My uncle let me borrow his 03 expedition, 4x4, so we should be GOOD!

Nice. Have fun, snow up there is going to be great

[ninja turtle]

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