RED LODGE, Mont. – Snowboarders and skiers can gear up for an exciting start to the season as Red Lodge Ski Resort is set to open on Friday, December 5.

The resort will open at 9:00 a.m. after receiving about eight inches of snow within a 24-hour period, creating ideal conditions.

Looking ahead, the resort is also preparing for a special event next weekend on December 12.

Red Lodge Ski Resort will team up with Teton Gravity Research to celebrate the 30th anniversary release of "Pressure Drop."

This event will include two nights of screenings at the Roman Theater. Attendees can enjoy drinks and participate in a raffle, with all proceeds supporting the Snow Day Scholarship Fund.

Meanwhile, Whitefish Mountain Resort celebrated its opening day after a storm.

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