Living in upstate New York and surrounded by ski resorts I can only tell you what I've driven and worked with.

1. SUBARU - I own a Subaru B9 Tribeca - Well appointed, decent gas milage (now that you can run the dang thing on "regular", excellent AWD and simply the most ergornimcally schweet jammied I've ever owned. Subaru makes a variety of all wheel drive jammy's from mild to wild, big sixes and turbocharged 4s.

2. FORD/MERCURY - The Ford Edge is very similar to the Tribeca, but cheaper and more affordable. The Mercury version's even prettier

3. VOLVO XC-90 - Great in snow but expensive.

I've driven all of the above and found them to be comfortable, stylish winter transportation that won't bankrupt you completely.

Da Worfster