The NEW Magic Mountain

[slatham]

I wish they would post the pricing.

 

[Hastur]

Looks like the same pricing as the 19-20 passes

 

[slatham]

I'm done. Hope it snows - during the season! Mid April doesn't help......

 

[ne_skier]

This would've been a nice storm to have like 3 weeks earlier. The mountain had already been cleared and swept and I doubt they're going to want to put all the stuff that they spent all of the last day taking down right back up again. Completely regardless of the snowfall, someone made a good point on the Sugarbush Thread yesterday about this, in that especially with most mountains in New England being closed there's little demand for skiing. Most people have moved on to spring activities, whether that be golf, youth sports, etc and most seasonal rentals have expired. Not enough turnout to justify it all.

 

[slatham]

This would've been a nice storm to have like 3 weeks earlier. The mountain had already been cleared and swept and I doubt they're going to want to put all the stuff that they spent all of the last day taking down right back up again. Completely regardless of the snowfall, someone made a good point on the Sugarbush Thread yesterday about this, in that especially with most mountains in New England being closed there's little demand for skiing. Most people have moved on to spring activities, whether that be golf, youth sports, etc and most seasonal rentals have expired. Not enough turnout to justify it all.

Also some summer projects have started that might eliminate possibility of running lifts etc.

 

[dblskifanatic]

This would've been a nice storm to have like 3 weeks earlier. The mountain had already been cleared and swept and I doubt they're going to want to put all the stuff that they spent all of the last day taking down right back up again. Completely regardless of the snowfall, someone made a good point on the Sugarbush Thread yesterday about this, in that especially with most mountains in New England being closed there's little demand for skiing. Most people have moved on to spring activities, whether that be golf, youth sports, etc and most seasonal rentals have expired. Not enough turnout to justify it all.

That applies to areas that do have plenty of snow left. In Colorado, many ski areas are closing not because of lack of snow, but because of the lack of interest because of the same points mentioned above. There is enough interest to keep a few going, hence, Breck and A Basin remain open in May with a boatload of terrain left.

 

[KustyTheKlown]

my understanding is that places out west tend to have their closings most dictated by us forest service rules and permits and such

 

[raisingarizona]

my understanding is that places out west tend to have their closings most dictated by us forest service rules and permits and such

A lot do for wildlife concerns etc. but there’s many that don’t have super strict agreements. Our hill generally stays open for as long as conditions are permitting. We are open Thursday thru Sunday’s for April and in big years we have weekends in May. And yup, I’m in Arizona!

screenshot of the AZ gondola from the webcam right now

 

[dblskifanatic]

my understanding is that places out west tend to have their closings most dictated by us forest service rules and permits and such

This is true and another factor is the departure of foreign workers that start to head back to the Southern Hemisphere or are prepping for summer positions.

 

[tumbler]

This is true and another factor is the departure of foreign workers that start to head back to the Southern Hemisphere or are prepping for summer positions.

Not this year...

 

[dblskifanatic]

Not this year...

right? hopefully the last one like it!

 

[JoeB-Z]

Its very likely the Green lift will be open Saturday only if they get enough snow. Ski it as it lies, T-Bar for food and the bar will be open.

 

[slatham]

Its very likely the Green lift will be open Saturday only if they get enough snow. Ski it as it lies, T-Bar for food and the bar will be open.

Yup, the Magic Weather team was brought back together for an encore yesterday. Key question/callenge/worry is accumulation in base area. Very elevation dependent. Warm bare ground. That said whatever falls with be thick cement so resilient. I do not know what amount they need to green-light green, but at least 6". My comment yesterday was 3" at base, 12" at summit, while high summits could approach 18". Storm has shifted slightly east so maybe a tad colder so 6" maybe 8" at base is *possible*. But its gonna be close.....

 

[KustyTheKlown]

nice! hoping we get an overproducing storm and red spins sunday. saves me a drive in the wrong direction!

 

[slatham]

nice! hoping we get an overproducing storm and red spins sunday. saves me a drive in the wrong direction!

Red is in summer repair mode, it is not an option. I also believe that any "bonus" day on green will be Saturday only.

 

[KustyTheKlown]

fair nuff

 

[KustyTheKlown]

i got my sunday pass this morning for next year. such a no brainer. easy access on the way home and get to put money directly in magic's pocket.

 

[urungus]

Would be awesome if they could reopen for one last blast, even if it’s just the Green Chair. Fingers crossed.

 

[MG Skier]

That would be fun...

 

[MG Skier]

That would be fun...

Replying to myself......wish I had skins...anyone have wax for rock skis on sticky snow?