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Driving in Utah? 4wd needed?

Dec 15, 2008     Comments (1)

simply^ride

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I will be traveling to Utah (snowbird, Solitude, Brighton and snowbasin) in march 2nd. I am staying in the SLC to save on hotel costs. I usually rent 4wd cars when I travel, but I was wondering if I could move around in a normal 2wd car to save in rental costs.

What are the mountains roads like? do I risk it by not renting a 4wd SUV, or do I just rent the SUV? Is a lot more $$$ so that's why I am trying to avoid it.


Thanks for your help.
 

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  • by gwiffie Dec 15, 2008
    Driving in SLC won't be a problem, but many of the canyon roads require chains or cables. Why not just buy a set of cables for the 2 wheel drive car? They're only about $20. Going up I80 to Park City, Deer Valley & Canyons is a huge highway and usually clear, but can get nasty in the late afternoons. Big & Little Cottonwood Canyons almost always require chains if it's snowing.
    Have a mahhhhvelous time...I used to live there and LOVED Solitude. You can park, climb up the ramp & be on the lift...then ski back to your car & go. Bliss!
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