Boreal is probably the easiest drive for any of the ski resorts up there since it is a straight shot up HWY 80 and it is practically on HWY 80 since the ski resort parking lot borders HWY 80.

Just like OneManArmy stated, you should have a set of chains or cables in your car at all times when up in the moutains. But it looks like it shouldn't snow up there until Saturday of this week and it should be only lightly. You will be alright just chill on driving crazy. AWD isn't a automatic force field that will allow you to drive fast in the snow. Be careful up there and have fun.

Kurlee Daddee
(THE ORIGINAL)

 

anyone want to go to kirkwood on saturday?

 

Looks like I will be heading up there in my RS this weekend too - going to Reno tho. Thanks for the snow-driving advice and such everyone.. I don't have chains/cables and really don't want to buy them (moving to Hawaii in a few montsh) but.. Is there anywhere that anyone has seen them cheaper?

Any reason for someone who hasn't had very much experience driving in snow to NOT head up 80 to Reno this weekend? Looks like it will be clearer..

Thanks,

Jacob

 

Tri-city has some decent deals on them. You could always resell them if you don't use them...recoup most of the money. Most stores have no return policies on chains..including tricity.

 

I will be going up to SugarBowl on Thursday night to ride on Friday. I will probably be coming back on Friday, but who knows? I might get stuck up there

-Kevin

 

I really appreciate all the advice you guys are giving out. I'm planning to go up for the day on Sunday. Plannin' to leave the Bay Area early in the morning, get out there for the whole day, then head back home. Glad to hear that getting to Boreal isn't too hard. How long do you think the drive will take? And also how much should snow chains/cables cost anyway?

 

Cool.. I searched for Tri-City on yahoo and came up with all kinds of things. What is the Tri-City that you are referring to? Never heard of it - is it like a Kragen or something? I am in the southbay, Cupertino area. Heading to PepBoys tonight tho so I will look around for some chains or sumpin.

Thanks again and definitely +1 for the snow info! I appreciate it!!

-Jacob

 

http://www.tricitypatio.com/

it's in fremont, and don't let teh website fool you. They rock.

 

Ahh - nice! Thanks for the tip.

-Jacob

 

FYI snow is forecasted for Sat and Sun. Shouldn't be heavy, if at all. You shouldn't need chains unless you have summer tires.

I believe Les Schwab has crappy cheap cables. I've never used mine and I go up every other weekend.

 

TireChain.com has cables for $34.95.

http://www.tirechain.com/CarChains.htm

Kurlee Daddee
(THE ORIGINAL)

 

anyone down for a day trip to tahoe tomorrow??? I have all season tires and my snow rack to lend. My wheel bearing went out on me a couple days ago and I'm dying to go tomorrow. Is anyone down???

 

No snow expected for the next couple of days up there.
Roads should be pretty clear.

-Kevin