HIGHMOUNT, New York ??” Belleayre Mountain Ski Patrol’s Annual Brook’s Chicken BBQ will be held Saturday, March 12 at the Overlook Lodge at Belleayre Mountain. Festivities begin at 6:30 with live music by The Pony Tails. Advance sale tickets are $15 and are available by calling 845.254.5600, x347. Children 12 and under are $10. So you just want to enjoy the live music? There will be a $5 cover charge at the door.

Support your local ski patrol. Ski patrollers are dedicated to assuring a safe on-snow experience for the 175,000 snowsports enthusiasts that visit Belleayre Mountain every year. Many hours of professional training in first aid and honing of skiing/snowboarding skills assures the highest quality care and a quick first response for outdoor emergency care. The Belleayre Mountain Ski Patrol consists of more than one hundred paid and volunteer members and are associated with the National Ski Patrol, a nonprofit organization providing educational resources and training.

Friday, March 11 is Skier Appreciation day at Belleayre Mountain and lift tickets are just $15. Plan to make a three-day weekend for some of the season’s best snow and best deals. Call the Belleayre Region Lodging and Tourism Association at 800.431.4555 to book your rooms now. Children 17 and under ski free/stay free for the remainder of the 2004/05 season.

College Student Super Sunday on March 13 means a $25 lift ticket to those who provide a valid college ID. Don’t pass up this weekend of great barbecue and great deals at Belleayre.