Always go in a group!
While we don't recommend traversing 4WD trails during the late fall/winter (most of them are closed, not to mention they're dangerous even in good weather), we all know somebody who knows somebody with some land in the mountains. And you get to thinking, "I wonder how my Jeep would do going up that." And since you can't behave for a season, you get some buddies together, fill a thermos of whatever hot beverage you're into, and try to do what these guys did:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCyY3wEFhNk&t=169s
It's amazing what these machines can do, isn't it? But let's say your last attempt wasn't as successful and you're wondering how others have managed to pull it off. Don't feel bad -- a lot of people can't even get up their driveway, but we'll let you in on a few tricks that allow off-roaders to do this:
To Jeep in the snow you're better off having:
- Short wheelbase with high clearance (this Rubicon is more than a few inches higher than stock).
- 4-wheel-drive with locking differentials.
- Good snow/mud tires set at single-digit air pressure.
- Bead lockers to keep the tire from slipping off the rim.
- An air compressor to fill your tires back up when you get back to a road.
- A winch.
- Experience (which includes having a full tank of gas, duh!).
- Buddies to spot you and cheer you on.
So before you take your Jeep off-road in the snow, make sure you do your research, don't go on a closed trail, and make sure your rig is prepared to handle it.
