I plan to use this [link=http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=7070]Motor[/link]
For a prop I am looking at something between 16x8 or 16x10. Maybe a 17x8.

We get snow [:'(]
I usually fly with skis, and a small ski on for the tail from a park flyer. Works fantstic.
Even if it is only a light dusting over the grass.