The winter of our contentment

Do you remember a winter ever being this slow to start? Here it is, almost Thanksgiving Day, and here in Reno, we’ve only had frost on the ground two or three days. Never fear, Old Man Winter will soon be spreading his blanket over the peaks and the valley.

And if he never does snarl the roads, freeze the ponds or crush some carports? Don’t you worry, you can still drink hot spiced rum, make some fondue, or hang out in Truckee.

But you probably shouldn’t count on wearing shorts come December.

Winter Events calendar

Dog gone
Skijoring lets Fido get in on the winter fun

Ski resort directory

The real life
Eleven essential ski and board accessories you simply can’t live without

Drink up, stay warm
Hot drinks make for a cool winter season

Rangers to the rescue
Winter fun can include Washoe County’s parks

Cheesy delights
Despite its kitschy reputation, fondue remains a staple of the winter-sports class

Cool winter jobs
Love the cold? Need a free ski pass? Can’t stand the thought of a warm cubicle all winter?

Sing, damn you, sing
Everybody knows where to ski, but who really knows where to karaoke?

Cold snap
With years of relentless training, you, too, can skate like Michelle Kwan. Not me, though.

Do Truckee like a local
Despite its kitschy reputation, fondue remains a staple of the winter-sports class

Conquering Donner Summit
Interstate 80 is no problem if you are patient and prepared for bad weather

Boreal goes full throttle