First, to Michelle: I would certainly plan on paying for my own food and cleaning before we left. You hospitality is very generous and it would be appalling to leave you with a bunch of uncalled for work as a 'Thank you!'
Second, my wife and I rented cars before we were 24. You often have to pay more because of the risk category of the younger age groups, but it's still possible.
Third, snow in the mountains is WAY different than snow in the flatter parts of the country. I can take a front-wheel drive anywhere in the rather hilly Upper Peninsula of Michigan even in a foot or two of fresh snow with a bit of care and creative driving. But trying to drive up a mountain on packed, icy roads is a bit different . . . If Michelle says 4WD, I'm assuming that means 4WD or chains, no arguments allowed! Suggesting otherwise might be considered a hazardous attitude by the FAA . . .
I'll probably be driving out from Fresno in my AWD Suby. I can shuttle a few people and skis from place to place. And even though I have AWD, I'll have chains at the ready as well.
Anyone know what kind of drive I'm lookin' at from FAT to SLC in the winter? I really don't want to get a plane ticket and rental car . . . But I'm coming one way or another!
