Magic Mtn will open for 2010-11!

[RustyGroomer]

I miss Magic

You don't have to miss it, get in the car & go!

Pic of the day taken by your truly. Great skiing over the weekend. MMP dropping a knee.

 

[djspookman]

sweet!!! can't wait.. this storm should give us a much needed base for the good stuff!!

 

[riverc0il]

Any word on potential opening window for powder days this week? I think Wednesday would be a long shot because most of the snow will fall during the day so morning skiing will be quite bad on natural snow trails (the snow will look good but not be deep enough yet). But Thursday could see over a foot of fresh on top of any base that is down. Thursday could be quite good. Rumors? Official word?

 

[billski]

Good discussion
http://www.mattnoyes.net/new_england_weather/

 

[neil]

You don't have to miss it, get in the car & go!

I am stuck in England waiting for the US Embassy to issue me a visa Once I get back I will be heading to Magic though (as long as I get back before the season ends!)

 

[orangegondola]

Magic is getting hammered. It seems like it is in the bullseye. As much as 17" total expected by days end. Fingers crossed.

 

[billski]

Magic is getting hammered. It seems like it is in the bullseye. As much as 17" total expected by days end. Fingers crossed.

You will see me there. Or at least my tracks

 

[jrmagic]

Any word on potential opening window for powder days this week? I think Wednesday would be a long shot because most of the snow will fall during the day so morning skiing will be quite bad on natural snow trails (the snow will look good but not be deep enough yet). But Thursday could see over a foot of fresh on top of any base that is down. Thursday could be quite good. Rumors? Official word?

Its official! Tomorrow is a go at Magic

http://www.magicmtn.com/snowreport.php

I really don't want to wait until Saturday to get there......

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

how's magic for the family? i remember skiing there as a kid....i have 2 girls (8 and 5) both ski, would like to put them in ski school at least 1 day....

-how are the crowds on a MLK weekend?
-hows the ski school?
-looking for good snow and minimal crowds.....

 

[billski]

how's magic for the family? i remember skiing there as a kid....i have 2 girls (8 and 5) both ski, would like to put them in ski school at least 1 day....

-how are the crowds on a MLK weekend?
-hows the ski school?
-looking for good snow and minimal crowds.....

You'll get a lot of feedback.

how's magic for the family?
It's great. There are some long sweeper greens, and some wonderful blues. Most of these are well-groomed. I raised three girls and am very aware of all the stages.
The blacks are generally segregated from the blues and greens, so you don't have to worry about getting plowed into. Look at their trail map.

-how are the crowds on a MLK weekend?
next to nothing compared to any other resort in the area. Remember, the lift is a "slow" double, but you have little to no wait.

-hows the ski school?
Never used it, but have spoken with some instructors - fully certified. A lesson is only as good as the instructor.

I will be there on Friday, based mostly on conditions and crowds. How's that? Put my money where my mouth is.

 

[jrmagic]

how's magic for the family? i remember skiing there as a kid....i have 2 girls (8 and 5) both ski, would like to put them in ski school at least 1 day....

-how are the crowds on a MLK weekend?
-hows the ski school?
-looking for good snow and minimal crowds.....

Magic is great for families. the best part is that everything comes down to one central area. My kids and my nieces and nephews all learned to ski there.
As Bill said there are nice green and blue cruisers for those that are less advanced as well as the more technical terrain that you've heard about here.

I haven't used the ski school in a few years but the new director Candace seems very competent and many of the instructors have been there for a while and most if not all are certified.

I'm hoping we will have crowds but crowds by our standards are different from other resorts. There will likely be some lines during the peak hours on Saturday and maybe Sunday. Given this storm, I would expect the mountain to ski very very nicely.

 

[Magog Fishy]

Its official tomorrow is a go at Magic
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Cool! Thanks. I was trying to decide between Magic or Wildcat for tom (same distance drive, price) -- storm totals right now aren't looking overly promising for MWV plus Wildcat is NW facing so not sure if it fares as well w/ Northeasters; Pico might still be an option but more $. Magic is one of the few mid/large N. NE areas I don't belive I've ever skied, so I'm leaning towards it (I think I stumbled across a pic a few years ago at my parents house with me skiing there when I was like 3 or 4, but that wouldn't count).

 

[abc]

I haven't read the rest of the thread. Any recommendation of good lodging for family? I'm thinking a small condo (for 3).

 

[jrmagic]

I haven't read the rest of the thread. Any recommendation of good lodging for family? I'm thinking a small condo (for 3).

A friend of mine rents their second condo which is slopeside. If you are interested pm me and I will contact them.

 

[jrmagic]

Cool! Thanks. I was trying to decide between Magic or Wildcat for tom (same distance drive, price) -- storm totals right now aren't looking overly promising for MWV plus Wildcat is NW facing so not sure if it fares as well w/ Northeasters; Pico might still be an option but more $. Magic is one of the few mid/large N. NE areas I don't belive I've ever skied, so I'm leaning towards it (I think I stumbled across a pic a few years ago at my parents house with me skiing there when I was like 3 or 4, but that wouldn't count).

If you've never been then I would say absolutely go to Magic! these are the conditions that make the mountian shine

 

[SIKSKIER]

If you can go then get your butt there!

Magic will actually be the best place to go tomorrow in my opinion.Every place else will have most of their snow skied on all day.A whole mountain of untouched freshies will be one incredible day.Have a great time you lucky bastards.

 

[dropKickMurphy]

Its official! Tomorrow is a go at Magic

http://www.magicmtn.com/snowreport.php

I really don't want to wait until Saturday to get there......

Magic is closed today and will be opening tomorrow. Sounds like Magic could be the prime choice in NE for lift served untracked powder runs on Thursday. The $39 lift ticket and the lack of crowds are icing on the cake.

 

[WWF-VT]

Magic will actually be the best place to go tomorrow in my opinion.Every place else will have most of their snow groomed to death .A whole mountain of untouched freshies will be one incredible day.Have a great time you lucky bastards.

Fixed it for ya

 

[crank]

Really wishing I could take the day off and ski Magic tomorrow.

 

[riverc0il]

Any update on snow totals? Last update I saw was on FB 11" before noontime.