I'd be up for this is my vehicle has what it takes. I don't know anything about this run or what my vehicle should have? I would have to either buy some tire chains or borrow from someone (285/75/16). If my unlocked 80 can do it (by your estimations), I'm in for the 3rd.
No Kidding they do. And a 4000 pound 40 has a heck of a time yanking Oleg's 6000 pound 80 out of a snowdrift, but I've done it.
I would prefer the 3rd also.
And from what I've seen and heard, if REALLY deep snow, chains may actually cause more problems than they help. Never tried them myself on my Land Cruisers - used to use them on my F*rd F150 2WD on snow and ice packed roads though. We use them on our 4WD ATV at work for plowing. They work good in less than a foot. I would guess than when you get over that snow depth a bit of float is probably not a bad idea, and chains dig you in, down deeper until you high center.
Corsair23...thanks for posting last year run. I would definitely be in over my head, pun intended!!!
I'm out with my truck, but would love to go if anyone needs a "snow digger" or if the group wants a historian (picture/video taker)? I am very new to a lot of this and would love to learn more about winching/recovery if you guys are willing to have a newbie tag-along. Just let me know if you're willing to have a co-pilot (and, unfortunately, extra WEIGHT in your vehicle). I am also willing to pay for gas.
If my wife decides not to go I will post up the empty seat. This may be last minute hopefully it will work. There are some 80's going that have lots of room maybe one of them will come to the rescue................just be ready to shovel
A few of us from Horsetooth 4x4 will be joining you all on the 3rd. 
