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[drjeff]

Yeah I assumed they needed that done to move the line to put chairs on. Another Monday morning quarterback fail lol.

Nothing shameful about being corrected on technical details of anything mtn ops by Newpylong! God knows I have been corrected countless times over the years!

 

[Newpylong]

Flattering Jeff but I've learned just as much from you folks on things at plenty of places.

Plenty of worse topics than Magic to discuss that's for sure.

 

[drjeff]

Flattering Jeff but I've learned just as much from you folks on things at plenty of places.

Plenty of worse topics than Magic to discuss that'

for sure.

Flattering Jeff but I've learned just as much from you folks on things at plenty of places.

Plenty of worse topics than Magic to discuss that's for sure.

We're all just a mutual therapy group for mountain ops geeks!

 

[ThatGuy]

Snowing at a good rate right now

 

[ne_skier]

Coverage at the top of Green Line a bit after 4, nothing much on its own but will ensure that any future snow sticks for good

 

[Dickc]

https://www.facebook.com/skimagicvt/posts/10158148039552038

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Magic has hung ALL the red chairs, and says the shaft will be in on Monday. Nnot sure if that is in house or in place in the drive-line, but....

 

[slatham]

https://www.facebook.com/skimagicvt/posts/10158148039552038

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Magic has hung ALL the red chairs, and says the shaft will be in on Monday. Nnot sure if that is in house or in place in the drive-line, but....

From what I've heard they have the drive, and the gear piece that was a last minute need. Install is Monday.

 

[ThatGuy]

From todays snow report:

The crew will be making snow all next week with colder night time temperatures as well to open a groomed run from the summit for Christmas break as well. We are hoping that the Red Lift, with its new drive, drive shaft and haul rope being installed should be state-approved by Christmas week. All 177 chairs are back in the line! Between the weather, more snowmaking and lifts, there is a lot coming together for the holiday break. This weekend we get our ski legs under us with fun low-angle east side mid-mtn terrain. And, it’s a great time to reserve your lessons at snowsprts@magicmtn.com.

 

[ne_skier]

Are there any trails on the east side that are still being kept clear as work roads (I believe Wand was previously mentioned) or is that just Wizard up to Broomstick now?

 

[slatham]

Stopped by Magic this afternoon. Unfortunately I didn't see Matt, and Geoff was out getting a part for something.

They were slip testing the chairs on Red, and putting on the chair cushions. It was spinning via the motor but not sure if that means everything is installed and good or not. But they are making progress regardless.

4 fan guns on in base area: between Green and Red, just lookers right of Red, in front of lodge/cam, and in the NFLC. Guns also visible up lower carpet and it looked like Vertigo. There's a huge whale under the tower that is right next to the T-bar. Seems logical to lock in the opening weekend terrain with perfect temps down low. Later this week when temps are not as good @base but good mid-mountain up they will move up. Again, my guess is UMC into Medium. IF they need the work road, it'll be only skiers right of UMC.

The crane for Black tower work is still in Lot B so I presume they need all/most of the work road cleared. Just not sure when that gets moved into place. The only way up is via the work road - LHOM, Wand, UMC.

 

[hughconway]

A friend spoke to Larry W yesterday (who will be coordinating install of the new drive for the red double) and he didn't sound so confident that he'd be able to get the work done before Xmas, so my 11/1 prediction of Magic getting the double inspected and back in service by next week may be in jeopardy. In spite of all the sniping many of you do about my posts, I wonder how many have taken the time to think & realize that the information I post has always been more accurate than the information Magic provides?

Rumor has it (third hand info, so I can't guarantee accuracy) that Tim P has already let Magic know that his crew will not be able to complete the black quad chair this winter unless significant additional resources are allocated. I'm guessing this might mean renting a chopper instead of pretending that they're getting a wheeled crane to the top of the mountain in winter. That would also remove the safety challenge of getting heavy equipment over the high voltage power lines running exposed across the surface of Broomstick to feed the summit cell towers.

 

[ThatGuy]

Thanks for the info hugh, been waiting with great anticipation for it. I heard myself from a fifth hand source that seal team 6 is going to bring their chopper over and install black.

 

[Newpylong]

A friend spoke to Larry W yesterday (who will be coordinating install of the new drive for the red double) and he didn't sound so confident that he'd be able to get the work done before Xmas, so my 11/1 prediction of Magic getting the double inspected and back in service by next week may be in jeopardy. In spite of all the sniping many of you do about my posts, I wonder how many have taken the time to think & realize that the information I post has always been more accurate than the information Magic provides?

Rumor has it (third hand info, so I can't guarantee accuracy) that Tim P has already let Magic know that his crew will not be able to complete the black quad chair this winter unless significant additional resources are allocated. I'm guessing this might mean renting a chopper instead of pretending that they're getting a wheeled crane to the top of the mountain in winter. That would also remove the safety challenge of getting heavy equipment over the high voltage power lines running exposed across the surface of Broomstick to feed the summit cell towers.

I would think it's a given that tower modifications are likely not going to happen mid-winter given the topography of that lift. But at least Deep Throat has confirmed it now.

 

[ne_skier]

What on earth did Magic do to this man

 

[machski]

A friend spoke to Larry W yesterday (who will be coordinating install of the new drive for the red double) and he didn't sound so confident that he'd be able to get the work done before Xmas, so my 11/1 prediction of Magic getting the double inspected and back in service by next week may be in jeopardy. In spite of all the sniping many of you do about my posts, I wonder how many have taken the time to think & realize that the information I post has always been more accurate than the information Magic provides?

Rumor has it (third hand info, so I can't guarantee accuracy) that Tim P has already let Magic know that his crew will not be able to complete the black quad chair this winter unless significant additional resources are allocated. I'm guessing this might mean renting a chopper instead of pretending that they're getting a wheeled crane to the top of the mountain in winter. That would also remove the safety challenge of getting heavy equipment over the high voltage power lines running exposed across the surface of Broomstick to feed the summit cell towers.

With all due respect to your infinite wisdom, Magic does have to try and sell what they do have. Honestly, they are the most direct mountain to keep folks updated of the progress. If they slant to the rosier side, well you really can't blame them there.

 

[MG Skier]

Magic needs a break!

Hoping for a Christmas miracle that Red can be finished and inspected.
Quad......If they can get the crane into position to do the work I bet it "lives" on the mountain for the season. If more snow hits like we hope it does, there might not be an opportunity to extract it. Regardless, I'd like to witness the effort up or down.

Say what you want, they are pushing and doing whatever it takes. Carry on Ops, keep sending pics/videos!

 

[IceEidolon]

Provided Red runs, I don't honestly see the lack of the quad damaging the experience much, thanks to Magic's ticket sales limits. Holidays'll have a bit longer lines as will powder days, but nothing like the corporate places. It won't be great for the court of public opinion, though, and probably cut into day ticket sales/mean no raising of the ticket sales cap. Shame.

They look to have just about 'round the clock temps straight through to Christmas, so that should help ensure coverage if Red is done on time/faster than rumor.

 

[Bosco DaSkia]

Hugh Conway can not be defeated!
























Fact.

 

[KustyTheKlown]

at least his recent post seems a bit more measured and less intentionally shitting all over magic's efforts than usual

 

[Hastur]

Assuming there is terrain to ski from the summit and red isn't ready - Will there be uphill allowed past mid mountain this weekend and next week?