Cool deal to look forward to

Here’s a way to keep cool: Think snow.

Granted, for even for the most avid skiers, it’s tough to think about mid-winter snowstorms in late August, a month that has shifted this summer from one of constant rain to oppressive heat. But Killington is doing its best to get you ready for skiing with the first deal of the preseason. With the K50 ticket, you can ski the Vermont resort for $50 (including tax) up to four times this season. That's a $32 savings per day off the regular ticket window price. Tickets are on sale through Oct. 15 and do come with 17 blackout dates.

Of course, if that doesn’t fix your snow jones, head on over the web site for Loveland, where the Colorado ski area is counting down the days until the season’s first snowmaking (1 month, four days, and counting).