Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort

It's moving from Friday to Saturday and turning into an all-day gathering with winter sports activities as well as music and food and beverage vendors.

The resort has been open for night skiing since the day after Christmas, but Mission Ridge spokesperson Tony Hickok says the schedule will be consistent from now through February.

The mountain received significant early snowfall in November and weather that aided snowmaking efforts, which resulted in the resort's earliest allowable opening date under its special use agreement.

Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort reports a dusting of snow fell on the mountain during the weekend. The resort says it's excited to be that much closer to opening day, and will start the snowmaking process on November 1st, temperatures permitting...