I am running a tall skinny tire as well, 285 75 18 (35.1" x 9") Well at least it is skinny compared to those I hit the trail with. When the snow gets deep up high, I am the one that breaks trail for the group. The skinny tires are so much better on fuel its is amazing more people don't use them.
E284CDA4-014F-4A99-A2D7-ED5B873AD13A by kootenaycycle mountainworks, on Flickr