hey Jon, welcome to Bike Forums!
yeah snow is no fun, here in winnipeg we get more than our fair share... whip out those studded tires and give'r!
much love for the fisher my first ride was a gary fisher tarpon(what a dumb name...)
anyway man be sure to check our the Mountain Bike forums as well as Foo, always some good posts to read there and everywhere here.
John "so cold i froze my nuts off" Mcleod