Southern tier in the winter
So.... would like to do this in 2018. Due to my work schedule, I would have from end of November to mid March. I can't imagine not being home for xmas(6 grandkids), so I am thinking of starting on January 1st. I would really like to go west to east, though not sure why, maybe winds, and it's just the direction I've always pictured. I guess my main concern is getting through/over the mountains, and maybe the cold in the desert. Wouldn't have a firm date I need to be home by, so I could lay low a few days if needed. I would really appreciate hearing from anyone that has done this in roughly that timeline. Or anyone with some helpful input. Thanks.