Magic or MRG?

gozips · Feb 17, 2015

Hi everyone - I'm contemplating a trip tomorrow to either Magic or Mad River Glen. I've never been to either (always wanted to go to both, just never made it there). Which is more likely to be the better bet (better conditions, fewer people, etc)? Thanks in advance.

ss20 · Feb 17, 2015

Can you go wrong with either? Isn't Magic closed midweek?

deadheadskier · Feb 17, 2015

It's a holiday week. I believe Magic is open every day this week.

Both would be excellent choices right now. I'd probably lean towards Magic personally as the weather would be a little warmer.

gmcunni · Feb 17, 2015

go to the further away then next time it will be easier to go to the other since it will be a shorter drive.

bdfreetuna · Feb 17, 2015

I would go to MRG since I've been to Magic about 5 times since my last visit to MRG.

Sorry that has nothing to do with your question

rocks860 · Feb 17, 2015

Magic was pretty empty on Sunday but I don't know how crowded it may be this week and they only have one lift running. Mrg is great and they've got good variety, if they have anywhere near the same amount of snow as magic I would probably go there.

RustyGroomer · Feb 17, 2015

Zero crowds today @ Magic.

billski · Feb 17, 2015

I'll bet MRG has a noticeable line on the single. Not that it's a problem though. What kind of stuff do you like to ski?

billski · Feb 17, 2015

In any year but this one, I'd say hit Magic mid season and MRG later in the season, strictly based on snow preservation. This year I suspect most hills will close with plenty of snow left. MRG will have a lot of families there this week, since a lot of families are shareholders.

rocks860 · Feb 17, 2015

RustyGroomer said:
Zero crowds today @ Magic.

Were you there on Sunday? I didn't see ya, I was keeping an eye out

Smellytele · Feb 17, 2015

Not sure how much snow MRG has gotten since last Tuesday when I was there. I wouldn't say it needed a refreshing then but the steeper stuff was starting to get scraped. The difference I believe might also be the base. Magic may have a more classic NE base where as MRG has a natural base. In other words Magic hard pack ice base MRG rocks, dirt and grass base

Savemeasammy · Feb 17, 2015

This is a rare opportunity to hit magic on a weekday - I would take advantage.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

rocojerry · Feb 17, 2015

i was thinking about northern or southern vt... then i saw this..

deadheadskier · Feb 17, 2015

Based upon that depth map, it looks like mt Jefferson in Maine is the place to be

MadMadWorld · Feb 17, 2015

This may surprise some people but MRG takes wind better than almost any mountain out there. They have a few trails that can get wind scoured like Cat Bowl, Gazelle, and Creamery. But that's really it. Unlike some mountains (*cough*Killington*cough) MRG designed narrow trails along the fall line. This makes it impossible for wind to destroy 95% of the trails on the mountain. It really gives them an advantage

steamboat1 · Feb 17, 2015

What was the question again?

MMP · Feb 18, 2015

Mad is awesome and Magic is awesome. Both are skiing great I imagine.

Since wind and uphill capacity were mentioned, mad delivers 3 skiers to 2 peaks and Magic has a double to the top. The single has been on wind hold while I've been there, but I cannot recall Red ever holding for wind.

Magic is often referred to as MRG of the south because of the classic trail cutting. Support either, you can't go wrong.

joshua segal · Feb 18, 2015

IMO, it's analogous to asking the question: Which would I prefer? An MG Roadster or a TR6. Both are great retro places, but as someone who hates crowds, Magic would be my choice.

benski · Feb 18, 2015

MMP said:
Mad is awesome and Magic is awesome. Both are skiing great I imagine.

Since wind and uphill capacity were mentioned, mad delivers 3 skiers to 2 peaks and Magic has a double to the top. The single has been on wind hold while I've been there, but I cannot recall Red ever holding for wind.

Magic is often referred to as MRG of the south because of the classic trail cutting. Support either, you can't go wrong.

You forget the intermediate and beginner doubles at mad.

Sent from my iPhone using AlpineZone

benski · Feb 18, 2015

MMP said:
Mad is awesome and Magic is awesome. Both are skiing great I imagine.

Since wind and uphill capacity were mentioned, mad delivers 3 skiers to 2 peaks and Magic has a double to the top. The single has been on wind hold while I've been there, but I cannot recall Red ever holding for wind.

Magic is often referred to as MRG of the south because of the classic trail cutting. Support either, you can't go wrong.

You forgot the 2 other doubles at mad. They don't look exiting but they might have a decent groomer and definitely help with crowds.

Sent from my iPhone using AlpineZone

Magic or MRG?

Member

Well-known member

Moderator

Active member

New member

Active member

Active member

Active member

Active member

Active member

Well-known member

New member

Member

Moderator

Active member

New member

New member

Active member

Active member

Active member

Similar threads