Mobissimo

It's still pretty hot in many parts of the world, but in Colorado, the temperatures are ready for snow making.

 GEORGETOWN, Colo. - The race is on.

Loveland Ski Area and Arapahoe Basin Ski Area are firing up their snowmaking guns for the first time this fall to get ready for the upcoming ski season.

The resorts traditionally have raced to be the first to open, usually in October. Last year A-Basin was first, opening on the 13th of October.

It's still fall and fares are still super cheap.  You can fly to Denver from basically anywhere in the US for not much more than $200.  If you like the fake stuff ...