Escalade? Yuck. F150 4x4 here. I need it to get out of the cul de sac when we get 2 feet or more of snow. The plow can't get into the cul de sac. As for the pumpkin patch, we salvaged one good pumpkin and made a huge pan of pumpkin custard. This year's pumpkin patch will be dedicated to smaller, sweeter varieties.
Adapting to your conditions. I'll be looking at a Super Crew Cab this summer.