This is ALL really good advice. DH agrees with some of you that it might be safer and less hassle (except for the packing the cats and all their stuff in and out) to stay in a hotel until after the snow line. I am a little more adventurous, personally, but as my original post implied, I want to remain married after this trip!
Weatherbase -- check.
Altitude matters -- check.
Interstate until after the snow line -- check.
We are pretty laid back people who don't like crowds; Quartzite may be a stretch for us. ;)
Revised list of extra stuff for winter travel: Tarps, chains, snap-strap (Thanks, Allen), antifreeze, maybe a shovel, more cat litter than we need, gallons of water, more antifreeze ... plus our double sleeping bag.
Again, you all are wonderful. Thank you!
