taking the Pro4X across the country in a couple weeks.

KiwiKurt

Explorer
Hey all....start a cross country drive from the mid atlantic to NorCal pretty soon in the X. Going to get her serviced, upgrade the head light bulbs and get rainex on the glass for the long miles, but thats all I have planned.

The only thing on the agenda is a stop in Clear Lake, IA to visit friends and a stop in Denver area and Salt Lake city area for a day of skiing....and then I thought....I should check in with the folks here to see what the suggestions are for places to stop/things to see and do/etc.

I would imagine being that Im getting started first week in march a lot of mountain trails will still be impassible because of snow, but that doesnt mean there isnt some fun to be had.

If you have a suggestion, lay it out!

cheers!
 

KiwiKurt

Explorer
SoCal is on the list once im set up in NorCal. going to be out west for a couple years so a paragliding license, a trip to alaska, and a trip to the grand canyon rim are all on the agenda. Going to lift and winch the truck after i get there.....
 

KiwiKurt

Explorer
yeah, true...going from Clear Lake IA to Denver will take me up north through colorado...should I skip denver? Where should i go for a cool ski town in colorado?
 

Mo4130

Adventurer
I just did the cross country drive last summer from Boston to Seattle. You going northern or southern route?
 

richard310

pew pew
I went to Brianhead in Utah quite a few years back and I do remember the powder being extra wonderful, but not sure how the recent weather changes have been out in that area. I'm sure there's at least a handful of great skiing areas out in that vicinity.
 

KiwiKurt

Explorer
@Mo Ill be doing the northern route.

@cdt thanks for the towns, ill do some research on those. We just want to hit a couple smaller type places that will let us chillax for a day and ski, and see anything else cool thats an easy stop.
 

KiwiKurt

Explorer
Thanks guys. Whats the rules on mountain passes and chains etc? Am I good with a stock truck with new all terrains? Or do I have to have chains because I dont have tires with the snowflake?
 

Weekender41

Ready to Learn
Aspen and Vail are pretty sweet spots for skiing and nice sights that dont involve off road mountain passes.
Regarding chains:
Chains or adequate snow tires required

This level requires the use of snow tires or traction devices such as cable chains, etc. Snow tires must have the mud and snow (M/S) or all weather rating from the manufacturer on the side wall.

Chains Only

When this level is in effect, use of conventional, steel-link chains is required. Four-wheel drive vehicles are permitted to operate without tire chains.

Studded tires can be used year round in Colorado.

When snow tires are required:

Conventional mud and snow tread with (M/S) with or without studs and a minimum tread depth of 1/8".
Tires of the all weather type bearing the mark M/S with a minimum tread depth of 1/8".
Four-wheel drive vehicles (all four wheels engaged) with adequate tires. Adequate tires for four-wheel drive vehicles include those with conventional tread with a minimum tread depth of 1/8" and those listed in 1) or 2) above.
Wavy snow-treads with steel wire protruding.
Any conventional tire with a minimum tread depth of 2/32" when used in conjunction with chains as mentioned in "Chain Only" section.

Colorado chain law applies to every state highway, federal highway and interstate throughout the state. When the chain law is in effect, drivers will see signs along the roadway indicating which vehicles should chain-up. In some areas of the state, lighted variable message signs will also alert drivers of the chain-up information.

Metal chains must consist of two circular metal loops, one on each side of the tire, connected by not less than nine evenly spaced chains across the tread. Commercial vehicles having four or more drive wheels must chain four wheels. Dual tire chains are acceptable.
 

Mo4130

Adventurer
Yea I would maybe carry an extra couple of gallons of gas too. It's not that there are really long stretches of roads with out stations but with the amount of snow the mid west has been getting....just a thought.

The truck is going to be awesome. I single handedly give my truck credit for making the trip as easy as it was. Plenty of storage good power for long stretches of open road and returned decent mileage. Having the cooler in the back seat made it even better. Didn't have to stop for food. Good luck!
 

KiwiKurt

Explorer
Seems like if you keep it in the 55-62mph range it does pretty well. Id like to find an extended range fuel tank for it
 

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