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Whats the drive like to LCC

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Skithedeep
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So im going to the U this winter and am wondering what the drive up to snowbird and alta is like? im used to pretty gnarly roads in the PNW but do you need chains typically? i drive a 4x4 ford ranger with decent all season tires

Oct 29 2010 3:33PM
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Heath.
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You wont need chains, if there is snow on the road its usually pretty slushy,they do a good job of cleaning them up after storms.
Oct 29 2010 5:35PM
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Utard
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Yeah you won't need them but it's always a good idea to have them though can't tell you how many times they've been really helpful getting out of snowed in parking lots.
Oct 29 2010 6:13PM
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zerospinskier
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After driving in the PNW it will be a breeze here. They actually use salt and know how to keep the roads safe. Everyone doesn't run around like chickens with their heads cut off when it snows.
Oct 29 2010 9:31PM
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123ski
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I have driven up to Snowbird/Alta over 500 times or more. Atleast 100 of those times were after/during a huge storm where the road was closed to all but 4x4/Chains. I have never put chains on my tires before and I have always made it up no problem. I have also always had 4wd.
Oct 29 2010 9:50PM
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123ski
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probably not accurate numbers...but you get the idea.

haha
Oct 29 2010 9:50PM
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Skithedeep
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im not from seattle of portlant where an inch of snow is the end of the world haha, im from eastern washington where there is actually snow in residential areas
Oct 29 2010 10:10PM
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zerospinskier
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O haha. But still, overall they do a good job of keeping the roads safe here. Just always keep in mind to be safe and use extra caution when driving in bad conditions. The canyons do have a lack of guard rails, so don't be stupid.
Oct 29 2010 10:16PM
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Skithedeep
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Alright, i feel comfortable now, but hopefully i will just hop on the ski bus, not waste as much gas. thanks
Oct 30 2010 3:27AM
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factory81
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Its like waiting in line to go up a curvy road brah
Oct 31 2010 9:54AM
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TimmyP
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Oct 31 2010 11:26AM
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factory81
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and let us not forget its like waiting in line to go down a curvy road too. unless you are legit like most of us and ski past last chair and than go down to the bar and pound two down while the whole SLC valley gets down. than stroll out to the suby. roll one, and than cruise down LCC like a boss at 8:38pm when there is zero traffic.

if you want to ride chairs and get powder you better plan on waking up at 6:30 A.M so that you can get in line and idle in front of the canyon with the rest of the valley.

park and ride folks. park and ride. keep congestion down in the LCC/BCC
Oct 31 2010 11:39AM
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