I'm not in Alaska, (NW Montana) and have no problem driving in snow/ice with full time lockers front and rear. I just let off the gas and coast around curves and when making turns. Like everyone has said, a block heater and quality warm clothes are a must! Wool is your friend!
I also never leave the house without recovery gear( Winch, straps, ****** block etc..) and extra clothing/sleeping bag.

 

I keep extra clothes a blanket some power bars a snow shovel and kitty litter in my truck in the winter months.All that is in case i get stuck and have to ride it out.The kitty litter is for traction and its cheap enough to buy.

 

Hit me up when ya get here and I'll show ya around! You should be ok to keep up on most trails lol. I live maybe 10 min from JBER

 

Also if you wanna start getting in touch with people up here look up Alaska xj's 2.0 and jeep'n alaska on Facebook. Plenty of nice people willing to take ya out

 

Curious why ya have your winch cable wrapped around the bumper....is it to keep it from freezing & make it easier to spool out / hook up ??

 

no I sunk it in some snow awhile back and just haven't spooled it back in yet lol