Entity gary hradek spoke thus:

> We will be driving from Portland Oregon to Coeur d'
> Alene, ID in late October.   This is a route I am not
> familiar with and  I am uncertain about the highway.
> I will be driving during daylight only.   Should I
> expect snow and will I need chains?   What mountain
> passes should I be most concerned about with regards
> to the weather?
> Does anyone out there use chains on their vanagons an
> if so regular chains or can I get by with the plastics
> chains?   I hate putting chains on.
> thanks gary
No, you should not normally need traction devices that time of the year. I
recommend the Columbia River Gorge route, it is beautiful.
Rachel http://www.gnarlodious.com