here in idaho we get alot of snow during hunting season and a large motor with 4 wheel drive is a must. and if you can make it up a hill you can always winch up , i have gotten out 3 bull elk in the last 4 years whole. it takes time but its sure better then quarterin and packin. we uasually have to ride double to get the traction needed to pull. just remmember 4 wheel drive 500 or more cc and a winch after that any model will do