I have an older version of this tent and used it in full-on snow conditions and it held up very well! The featherlite poles are amazing. Its a little on the heavier side, but well worth the weight. The entry is also wonderful- nice and WIDE! I've also used it in the summer where the nights get a little nippier. Who says you cant have the best of both worlds?

I know I bought this tent because it is durable enough for some winter conditions if it is staked and guy wired down. A friend of mine used this on an expedition to Baffin Island, and they had nothing but success. If you plan to be in full winter conditions with high winds, you prolly want the Thor, but if it's just cold with winds below Hurricane force, I've been very pleased with this tent.

Also there is enough room to squeeze in three people in a pinch (pun intended).

The one downside is this sucker is really if you plan to do backpacking. Even after we split this thing up for a backpacking trip, we feel the weight. But then again, if you do carry it you get tons of space for relaxing at the end of the day, and furthermore backpacking is not what this thing is designed for.

Finally, I really like all the little things in this tent that are done right. Hard to explain exactly, but as you use it, you realize how much your actions and needs were anticipated by the engineers

Love this tent. Very east to set up and i like all the different ways you can set this up. Last time I used it, I was in Yosemite, and it rained 4 out of the 5 days i used it and not a single drop got inside. the fly vents are great and wouldn't want another tent unless they had em. Overall great tent just wished it was a couple lbs lighter.