i went out today on a scouting expedition...up here in northern wi we have 2+ feet of snow on the ground..made for a great woorkout...when the snow gets heavy like this, the does herd up and stick together...the trails i've encountered looked like 2 lane highways...its a great time to get out and pattern the late season deer...just get a pair of snowshoes..i wish i did..... good luck this weekend