Roxbury, NY (Tuesday, February 28, 2006) -

New York State's Ski Plattekill will hold a torchlight parade Saturday night as part of its ski patrol's annual fundraiser dinner/dance. (photo: Ski Plattekill)

Plattekill Mountain in Roxbury will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday this week, and the New York State ski and snowboard area has lined up a weekend filled with lift ticket discounts, a charity fundraiser, a dinner dance and a torchlight parade.

The weekend kicks off with $10 lift tickets for the first 100 skiers or snowboarders this Friday, March 3.

Then, on Saturday, March 4th, Plattekill will be donating $4 from every $44 adult lift ticket purchased towards Rosie's Love Foundation in support of children with childhood blood disorders and cancer. These same children will be on the slopes skiing at Plattekill all day on Saturday, so all are encouraged to hit the Plattekill slopes and show support for these children. Your lift ticket will make a difference in someone's life.

Later that evening, the Plattekill Ski Patrol will be hosting their Annual Ski Patrol Fundraiser dinner/dance and torchlight parade. The evening will feature Brooks BBQ chicken and live music by mountain favorites 'Jim and Bo.' The annual Torchlight Parade will take to the slopes presented by the Plattekill Snowsports School later that evening. The festivities are open to all ages. Dinner tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. All proceeds to benefit the Plattekill Mountain volunteer Ski Patrol. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. with music and the Torchlight Parade to follow.

Plattekill Mountain will also be open for snowtubing Saturday night from 5-9 p.m. and on Sunday, Plattekill will host Delaware County day with half price tickets for all county residents with proof of resident i.d.