Magic Mtn will open for 2010-11!

[billski]

Wahoo! The great blizzard of '10 is going to hit SVT, and that means MAGIC! Looking at 12" in SVT, with potential for upslope - winds are exactly aligned with Magic's orientation. Wahoo!!

 

[wa-loaf]

Will you be open and will the glades be skiable?

 

[billski]

Will you be open and will the glades be skiable?

Accordingly to his wife over on FB, Matt has already crashed for the night. Too much eggnog.

I'm not from Magic, but their web says they will open on the 26th.
IMO, I don't think 12" will be enough to ski the woods safely, since we're starting from very little in the woods to begin with.

 

[wa-loaf]

They are just on the line for the 18-22" I saw on the news.

 

[billski]

dumpity-dump-dump, dumpity-dump-dump look at Ullr go!

 

[wa-loaf]

Hey Bill, what route do you take to get to Magic? Go all the way out rt2 to 91 or take 12 through NH?

 

[billski]

Hey Bill, what route do you take to get to Magic? Go all the way out rt2 to 91 or take 12 through NH?

Since I drive no more than 5mph over the limit, the time is about the same. It depends more on what traffic I expect and how tired I am and if I'm hungry. Rte.12 has a little more stop and go, but fewer miles. It kind of equals out.

 

[orangegondola]

Magic Baselayers

Save Magic Patagonia Capilene Base Layers now available. The famous t-shirt is now a useful piece of gear and in black nonetheless.

 

[billski]

Aw man, the Magic snow report is killing me! 12-15". Virtually all the blues and greens open, Still dumping, so the groomer will probably be pow. The east side is being tested to see if they are good to open. Well, I guess I'm gonna miss one great day due to travel. Would have loved to pre-position with fatties! Enjoy your brains out everyone!

 

[deadheadskier]

Hey Bill, what route do you take to get to Magic? Go all the way out rt2 to 91 or take 12 through NH?

12 is the quicker way

 

[billski]

12 is the quicker way

What's the time savings for you?

 

[riverc0il]

What's the time savings for you?

Google maps says 10 minutes versus Route 2 coming from the metro Boston area. I always went Route 2 when I lived on the North Shore. 12 may be quicker but it is back road and you have to go through Keene. Probably a good option on dry roads but I bet 2 to 91 would be faster in snow. Mentally, 2 to 91 just let me mentally zone out as well, just felt shorter even if it isn't.

 

[Mullen]

So what are the conditions lookin like at Magic, what did they really get from this storm? Decent cover in the trees? I noticed a couple of the on map tree runs are open. I'm heading up on Thursday night for the new yr wknd. Haven't been in a couple seasons and I'm looking forward to the visit.

 

[BMac]

Thing looked great at Magic yesterday with probably two feet of snow. The snow was very light though, and with not a lot of base it's best to bring your rock skis. Trails by the end of the day were chopped powder with soft bumps forming. I did not venture into the trees because of the lack of base and light powder but as always, ski at your own risk.

 

[orangegondola]

BMAC you going to be around this week. I am heading up tonight.

 

[jrmagic]

yah,we have a metal roof on it.. brand spankin' new shiny roofing!! There are 3 more scattered around the mtn too.. 2 are built and in place, one of which will make a nice kicker..... we need to get back up there and build the other 2 though in the coming weeks.

I've been meaning to compliment you on your handiwork. Those sheds you built look awesome and the one by trick has already been transformed into a kicker

 

[djspookman]

I've been meaning to compliment you on your handiwork. Those sheds you built look awesome and the one by trick has already been transformed into a kicker

haha, I can't take all the credit for them, I designed them and helped with the construction, it was a few of us who actually did it though.

I should have built a landing too though. I'm hoping a gun gets aimed on the backside of that shed for a transition... wink wink I'll come do it if you want Matt!

They've been doing a heck of a job cranking out the snow and grooming this season, WOW. Major props to Matt and crew!!!!!

 

[jrmagic]

Agreed. We were admiring the grooming job on Hocus Pocus yesterday afternoon on the trail and from the lodge. Nice clean edge to edge job with no irregularities: The trails that have been blown on were skiing very nicely :beer:

 

[neil]

I miss Magic

 

[jrmagic]

I miss Magic

Neil that feeling starts for me as soon as i pull out of the access road and onto 11.