We will be relocating to ND in the next few months and I am looking seriously at a 2004 SE 4x4 with offroad package.  I'm wondering what experience people have had with their trucks with 4 wheel drive engaged (high) in snow/ice/wet pavement.  Specifically, do you find that the extremely peppy engine is a disadvantage even with 4 wheel drive?  Any significant problems starting from a full stop? Do you feel like you have adequate grip?  Any problems with extremely cold weather?

Would love to hear from people driving in winter conditions.

Thanks,

Eric