Christmas - New Year at Lake Tahoe for non-skiiers
Dec 13th, 2011, 04:56 AM
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Yea, I guess they put the chain controls on more frequently now. Any little storm is a good excuse for the Hiway Patrol to get their buddies working as Chain Monkeys some extra denaro. It's almost hiway robbery what they charge now - $20 or more for a 10 minute job?
Dec 15th, 2011, 09:18 AM
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Absolutely agree with you, sf7307. There's nothing quite like getting down on your hands and knees in snow/slush/mud trying to get those devils on (or off) to make you appreciate paying someone else to do it for you!
Dec 21st, 2011, 11:51 AM
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Suzie,
The link you provided to Caltrans web site clearly states 4wd vehicles must carry chains.
>R2: Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles except four wheel/ all wheel drive vehicles with snow-tread tires on all four wheels.
(NOTE: Four wheel/all wheel drive vehicles must carry traction devices in chain control areas.)
The link you provided to Caltrans web site clearly states 4wd vehicles must carry chains.
>R2: Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles except four wheel/ all wheel drive vehicles with snow-tread tires on all four wheels.
(NOTE: Four wheel/all wheel drive vehicles must carry traction devices in chain control areas.)
Dec 21st, 2011, 12:01 PM
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Actually, no, what it clearly says is that four wheel/all wheel drive vehicles must carry "traction devices". Traction devices must be different from chains in that the first part of the quoted language states "chains OR traction devices....")
Dec 21st, 2011, 12:12 PM
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Ok you win. Chains are traction devices, but do what you want. <sarcasm> It must be impossible to be stuck in the snow for an extended period of time because so many people on this board know so much about driving in the snow, they must do it everyday. But hey I was only a rescue skier for 12 years and lived in Truckee for 20. But you probably know more about it. </sarcasm>
Seriously, the mountains will kill you. Take every precaution. or don't.
Seriously, the mountains will kill you. Take every precaution. or don't.
Dec 22nd, 2011, 12:57 AM
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Again, from my friends who live in Tahoe - they say that almost all the time - the chain control stops usually wave through the 4 WD's, but to be safe - you probably should rent a pair of chains to take along - and hey - if you don't know how to do it - pay the hiway robbery/$20+ to the "chain monkeys". 
Moi - I refuse to do so - and if you take along a big garbage bag to put under you while laying on the snow to hook up the chiains- you can usually stay pretty dry, but it's not the best time to learn how to do it if you don't know how.
And dang - Chris - you were a rescue skier? Good for you - as you have to not only handle the slats quite well - but also have a good pair of huevos.
Moi - I refuse to do so - and if you take along a big garbage bag to put under you while laying on the snow to hook up the chiains- you can usually stay pretty dry, but it's not the best time to learn how to do it if you don't know how. And dang - Chris - you were a rescue skier? Good for you - as you have to not only handle the slats quite well - but also have a good pair of huevos.
