A few years ago I stopped to install chains on my Isuzu Trooper. A bronco stopped and joked about how I had 4wd and had to use chains. Well I drove up the mountain safely. Along the way there were four vehicles along the road in the ditch. The bronco and three other 4wd. My Xterra will go in the snow some day but I plan to drive as if it had 2wd.
I think you can have a lot of fun in a 2wd vehicle off road. Conservative driving and know your limitations.
Have fun.