The NEW Magic Mountain

[skiur]

The only reason Hugh Conway spews his vile shit across this thread at any given opportunity is to get a reaction out of the people who actually care about the mountain. He knows that the things he says make no sense and are entirely unprovable, so there’s no point explaining anything to him. Don’t feed the troll.

How's that? Magic has definitely dropped the ball wether it's their fault or not. Hugh definitely has it in for current management but to say everything he says is untrue is just untrue.

 

[Newpylong]

Agreed, some is true, but wrong way to vent frustration. If it's really frustration and not just trolling.

Knowing Geoff what little I do, his door is likely open for any actual customer to have a little sit down and have that discussion.

 

[Dickc]

Magic Facebook page shows pictures of work on tower 13. Says some welding to tower needed, then hoisting up of the sheaves.

 

[Dickc]

https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=magic%20mountain%20ski%20area

MAgic has the tower ready for Pfister to come next week.

 

[slatham]

https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=magic%20mountain%20ski%20area

MAgic has the tower ready for Pfister to come next week.

Yes but let’s hope they show! Great pics on FB showing what was needed on 13, with Matt getting it done. What you can’t appreciate (unless you know the hill) is how tough it is to get machinery and parts to that tower. It’s a steep and gnarly section of mountain.

Magic is certainly benefiting from the nice and warm pattern we have right now.

 

[Hastur]

Does anyone know what pfister is working on with the red chair?

 

[slatham]

Does anyone know what pfister is working on with the red chair?

Need to replace seal on base bull wheel.

 

[Newpylong]

The rubber gasket for the haul rope on the bull wheel or a seal on the shaft itself?

 

[slatham]

The rubber gasket for the haul rope on the bull wheel or a seal on the shaft itself?

I believe the later. Especially if that might require jacking up the bull wheel to replace.

 

[Hastur]

how's that tower 13 coming along? 7 weeks to xmas.

 

[AdironRider]

I believe based on their latest post on TGR they lost their mtn ops manager, so that can't be helpful.

 

[Hastur]

so did vail or alterra poach him?

 

[slatham]

Yes Matt is no longer Dir of Mountain ops. I am not 100% sure of his status, but he continues to work on welding projects as evidenced by the social media posts of him on tower 13.

They hired Paul Maitland from Stratton to run “Mountian operations”- not sure of exact title, and not sure if this is a direct replacement or coincidence or what. They also hired a senior lift mechanic who comes from Powderhorn.

I am sorry to see Matt go, but hopefully he continues his involvement as he has great insight/history of the Mountian and tons of talent. He’s also done so much for Magic over the years.

On the flip side I should be able to ski with him more.

 

[Hastur]

having a lift mechanic on staff and in house is a big upgrade no?

 

[slatham]

having a lift mechanic on staff and in house is a big upgrade no?

They have lift mechanic(s). Addition to team. Always need lift talent!

 

[IceEidolon]

Quote from Magic's Facebook page

"Tower 13 is complete and now Pfister’s crew is working to align the tower sheaves so haul rope runs smoothly—currently working towers 6/7—and we can begin to run the lift again so other line work can begin. Lots to do getting off tower 13 was a big one."

 

[Newpylong]

Hopefully only have to align the few they made changes to, the balance should have been aligned before they hung the chairs.

 

[slatham]

This great news and progress. Still lots to do before they even spin it, and lots thereafter. But from what I understand from here on out it’s more “normal” lift work vs the complex engineering work that was just completed.

 

[IceEidolon]

Sounds like there's progress on the pond.

 

[Dickc]

Sounds like there's progress on the pond.

HA! I am Richard Campbell! Hence the DickC