The NEW Magic Mountain

[slatham]

Got maxed out on pics and these are worth a second post.


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[slatham]

Continuing my beat reporting on the happenings at Magic, the latest update from JamaciaMan. Let's show some support and sponsor a Green Chair painting!!

Bullwheel Giveth and Taketh
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Last week, the lower bullwheel for the Green Lift was in good shape and just needed a modest amount of work and a bit of rust removal and painting before it gets put back. This week, George and our crew retrieved the upper bullwheel from near Sunshine Corner with a crane and bulldozer, and, like its sister, it passed NDT. But unfortunately it requires a much bigger investment in replacing its current bearings with new ones. This restoration project is not easily projectable work-wise because until you start taking things apart, inspecting, and testing, you are never quite sure where an issue will arise. The comm line which runs from the bottom all the way to the top of the lift? Looked good from the outside, but needs to be totally replaced. That 10-figure new equipment order was just placed this week. So the Green Lift project budget seems to keep going up which then also affects the timeline for completion. We are still pushing hard for a November completion!
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After mentioning here last week the skier-generated concept of creating sponsorships for each chair of the Green Lift at $200 a chair, we've already received commitments on 30+ chairs out of the 107 which will help cover prep and painting costs. It's a great way for our community to take an active and supportive role in a project critically important to the long term viability of Magic. So thank you for considering such a commitment. Just email us at info@magicmtn.com with a few options for chair numbers you'd like and give us who you want the sponsorship named after--you, your family, a business, a friend, etc. The sponsors will be listed and displayed both in the lodge and at the Green Lift!
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In addition to the Green Chair, our friend Red was getting some more sheave work done this week, with shiny new wheels installed on a couple more towers. We are also meeting this week with Starlifts to begin to layout the ground work required for the new beginner conveyor lift so we're ready to intall upon lift arrival in September.

There are a few new things happening this week at the Black Line Tavern as well. The new energy-saving foam insulation on the ceiling at the roof height is being painted along with the exposed wood framing which will give the lodge area next to the BLT a whole new airier feel. There are a few ceiling/wall area adjustments being made at the bar itself. It will be a bit of a work-in-progress throughout the summer, but the Tavern is open every Thursday-Saturday for drinks and dinner. This week we even start our new "Magic-rita Fridays" with Senor Han's magical margarita recipe along wth soft taco and nacho specials. So come by and see us--and you can witness first-hand some of the progress being made to "make better Magic"!
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If you want to wear some Magic where ever you are, check out the new "Apparel" link at the top of our website pages and visit the store. We will be adding merchandise all summer long so keep checking back. That's it for now.

Think Progress!

 

[Magicsnowboard]

Continuing my beat reporting on the happenings at Magic, the latest update from JamaciaMan. Let's show some support and sponsor a Green Chair painting!!

Bullwheel Giveth and Taketh
​
Last week, the lower bullwheel for the Green Lift was in good shape and just needed a modest amount of work and a bit of rust removal and painting before it gets put back. This week, George and our crew retrieved the upper bullwheel from near Sunshine Corner with a crane and bulldozer, and, like its sister, it passed NDT. But unfortunately it requires a much bigger investment in replacing its current bearings with new ones. This restoration project is not easily projectable work-wise because until you start taking things apart, inspecting, and testing, you are never quite sure where an issue will arise. The comm line which runs from the bottom all the way to the top of the lift? Looked good from the outside, but needs to be totally replaced. That 10-figure new equipment order was just placed this week. So the Green Lift project budget seems to keep going up which then also affects the timeline for completion. We are still pushing hard for a November completion!
​
After mentioning here last week the skier-generated concept of creating sponsorships for each chair of the Green Lift at $200 a chair, we've already received commitments on 30+ chairs out of the 107 which will help cover prep and painting costs. It's a great way for our community to take an active and supportive role in a project critically important to the long term viability of Magic. So thank you for considering such a commitment. Just email us at info@magicmtn.com with a few options for chair numbers you'd like and give us who you want the sponsorship named after--you, your family, a business, a friend, etc. The sponsors will be listed and displayed both in the lodge and at the Green Lift!
​
In addition to the Green Chair, our friend Red was getting some more sheave work done this week, with shiny new wheels installed on a couple more towers. We are also meeting this week with Starlifts to begin to layout the ground work required for the new beginner conveyor lift so we're ready to intall upon lift arrival in September.

There are a few new things happening this week at the Black Line Tavern as well. The new energy-saving foam insulation on the ceiling at the roof height is being painted along with the exposed wood framing which will give the lodge area next to the BLT a whole new airier feel. There are a few ceiling/wall area adjustments being made at the bar itself. It will be a bit of a work-in-progress throughout the summer, but the Tavern is open every Thursday-Saturday for drinks and dinner. This week we even start our new "Magic-rita Fridays" with Senor Han's magical margarita recipe along wth soft taco and nacho specials. So come by and see us--and you can witness first-hand some of the progress being made to "make better Magic"!
​
If you want to wear some Magic where ever you are, check out the new "Apparel" link at the top of our website pages and visit the store. We will be adding merchandise all summer long so keep checking back. That's it for now.

Think Progress!

Great update! As someone far away, I love these.


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[urungus]

The comm line which runs from the bottom all the way to the top of the lift? Looked good from the outside, but needs to be totally replaced. That 10-figure new equipment order was just placed this week.

10 figures = one billion dollars (1,000,000,000), that's quite an investment! Hope it won't affect lift ticket prices too much :wink:

 

[Smellytele]

10 figures = one billion dollars (1,000,000,000), that's quite an investment! Hope it won't affect lift ticket prices too much :wink:

Hmm? I was wondering about that myself. even if there was a decimal point in there at 10,000,000.00. That would be crazy.

 

[JamaicaMan]

10 figures = one billion dollars (1,000,000,000), that's quite an investment! Hope it won't affect lift ticket prices too much :wink:

Haha. Yeah, sometimes it feels like 10 figures. Let's call it 5. Good catch and all fixed now.

 

[slatham]

Haha. Yeah, sometimes it feels like 10 figures. Let's call it 5. Good catch and all fixed now.

Ha I was going to point this out too but figured it was obviously humor as $1bil is a bit steep for the work being done. Plus they need to save that money to buy Vail!!!

 

[Magicsnowboard]

Slatham you are slacking...

THE LATEST
Green Chairs Going Fast
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Last week it was 30 chairs sponsored by our fans. Now, it's up to 60 chairs sponsored out of 107. Such a great response from our community wanting leave their own mark on the future of Magic! There's still plenty of chairs left and the honor roll of names are already up on our board in the Black Line Tavern. Even the infamous chair #69 has been snagged...
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Just email us at info@magicmtn.com if you want in! Thank you!
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On the Green Lift front, we obtained critical lift parts from Suicide Six including an almost new low voltage cabinet for the base terminal. It's great to partner with another classic, local VT ski area like the Six! Yesterday both bullwheels had their 1st coat of green paint and the tower areas have been prepped for extra grouting. The buffing out of the liftline trail itself is a sight to behold--between that and the trim work being done on Magic Carpet from Sunshine Corner on down and the gladed areas surrounding it--this new lift accessed area is going to be something special for all skiers and riders this winter and for generations to come.
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We hope you will join us this weekend for our new "Magicrita Friday" and Saturday cocktails on the deck with our new Magic rocking chairs. Hope to be opening our disc golf course by early August and we're happy to have a wedding next Saturday the 29th as well. Look for a special announcement soon about a 1st ever golf "bi-athalon" competition combining 9 holes of golf at Tater Hill and 9 holes of disc golf at Magic on the Friday leading into Labor Day weekend. There will be great sponsors, wine and beer tastings, dinner at Magic and support for a local charity. Think about a partner and come compete for the best "ball/frisbee" two-course scores with great prizes--and just have fun doing something no one else has done before. Hey, that's the Magic way.

See you here this summer!
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- Geoff
SKI MAGIC LLC


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[slatham]

Slatham you are slacking...

THE LATEST
Green Chairs Going Fast
​
Last week it was 30 chairs sponsored by our fans. Now, it's up to 60 chairs sponsored out of 107. Such a great response from our community wanting leave their own mark on the future of Magic! There's still plenty of chairs left and the honor roll of names are already up on our board in the Black Line Tavern. Even the infamous chair #69 has been snagged...
​
Just email us at info@magicmtn.com if you want in! Thank you!
​
On the Green Lift front, we obtained critical lift parts from Suicide Six including an almost new low voltage cabinet for the base terminal. It's great to partner with another classic, local VT ski area like the Six! Yesterday both bullwheels had their 1st coat of green paint and the tower areas have been prepped for extra grouting. The buffing out of the liftline trail itself is a sight to behold--between that and the trim work being done on Magic Carpet from Sunshine Corner on down and the gladed areas surrounding it--this new lift accessed area is going to be something special for all skiers and riders this winter and for generations to come.
​
We hope you will join us this weekend for our new "Magicrita Friday" and Saturday cocktails on the deck with our new Magic rocking chairs. Hope to be opening our disc golf course by early August and we're happy to have a wedding next Saturday the 29th as well. Look for a special announcement soon about a 1st ever golf "bi-athalon" competition combining 9 holes of golf at Tater Hill and 9 holes of disc golf at Magic on the Friday leading into Labor Day weekend. There will be great sponsors, wine and beer tastings, dinner at Magic and support for a local charity. Think about a partner and come compete for the best "ball/frisbee" two-course scores with great prizes--and just have fun doing something no one else has done before. Hey, that's the Magic way.

See you here this summer!
​
- Geoff
SKI MAGIC LLC


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Ha! Yes thanks Magicsnowboard for stepping in with me falling down on the job! But I did buy a chair!!

 

[WoodCore]

Little birdie told me that Magic received a nice piece of paper and some very good news this morning..................

 

[dlague]

Little birdie told me that Magic received a nice piece of paper and some very good news this morning..................

and ........

 

[JoeB-Z]

and ........

Maybe this:

https://anrweb.vt.gov/ANR/vtANR/Act250SearchResults.aspx?Num=2W0524-22

 

[urungus]

Thanks JoeB-Z. Here is a link to the press release issued yesterday I found on the site you mentioned:
https://anrweb.vt.gov/PubDocs/ANR/P...ict Commission Documents/Newspaper Notice.pdf

Looks encouraging, but it seems things could still be derailed if some wet blanket files a request for a hearing before August 17.

Also this is the first I have heard about the proposed 24 foot diameter yurt at Sunshine Corner ... Hope it will keep the vibe of the impromptu bar made out of snow...

 

[slatham]

Thanks JoeB-Z. Here is a link to the press release issued yesterday I found on the site you mentioned:
https://anrweb.vt.gov/PubDocs/ANR/P...ict Commission Documents/Newspaper Notice.pdf

Looks encouraging, but it seems things could still be derailed if some wet blanket files a request for a hearing before August 17.

Also this is the first I have heard about the proposed 24 foot diameter yurt at Sunshine Corner ... Hope it will keep the vibe of the impromptu bar made out of snow...

Good news - hope no derailments. And yes first time I'm hearing about the yurt. Not sure what to make of that but so far everything is being done with an old school vibe.

 

[Smellytele]

Good news - hope no derailments. And yes first time I'm hearing about the yurt. Not sure what to make of that but so far everything is being done with an old school vibe.

Maybe it will be like the Yurt at Saddleback and sell grilled cheese...

 

[Jully]

Also this is the first I have heard about the proposed 24 foot diameter yurt at Sunshine Corner ... Hope it will keep the vibe of the impromptu bar made out of snow...

I'd be shocked if a 24 foot yurt changed the vibe drastically. The yurt at Saddleback is pretty great.

 

[slatham]

I'd be shocked if a 24 foot yurt changed the vibe drastically. The yurt at Saddleback is pretty great.

Its the cumulative affect. Working lifts, snowmaking, a working groomer (or two!), heat in the lodge, flags flying out front. Now a yurt? People are already worried about the Strattonfication of Magic. The Yurt might just be the last straw :wink:

I'm just glad they restrained themselves and didn't get a high speed detachable carpet lift...

 

[dlague]

Its the cumulative affect. Working lifts, snowmaking, a working groomer (or two!), heat in the lodge, flags flying out front. Now a yurt? People are already worried about the Strattonfication of Magic. The Yurt might just be the last straw :wink:

I know, really? People are not used to having everything functioning at Magic. Kudos to the new owners/management for getting everything back to normal operating condition. I think the Yurt is a very cool idea. Would like to go back and checking out sometime.

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[slatham]

Back on the job......news from Geoff aka JamaicaMan.

Wedding preparations and, yes, other projects...
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The mountain base area is all trimmed out, with a few dead trees taken out (think old pine by the Tubing Park) and ongoing work inside the upper lodge is getting neatened for the arrival of Courtney and Matt who will be getting married here on Saturday! The nuptials will be outside with cocktails on the deck followed by dinner and dancing in the upper lodge and Black Line Tavern! Weddings are indeed magical here.
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Because of the wedding, the Black Line Tavern will be closed for this private celebration on Saturday so be sure to stop by for Thursday Locals Night and our new hit Magicrita Fridays!
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In other news, the month-long public notice for our now approved state Act 250 filing has been published with formal approval by August 17th. This means that our new "Pebble Woods Disc Golf Course" can then open immediately following that. A little later than we'd hoped but in plenty of time for our September 1st "Master Magician Golf/Disc Golf Biathlon Championship Tournament" sponsored by Fiddlehead Brewing and Josh's Wines. We believe this is the first ever tournament in the entire universe combining regular golf and disc golf (boy, aren't we innovative). We're going to have some fun and raise a little money for a local charity, too.
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Other key projects like snowmaking pipe replacement, new ski patrol top shack, improved tubing park lighting and new lodge deck will commence then as well.
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Your support of the Green Chair sponsorship opportunity continues to grow as we now have 76 of 107 chairs sponsored. Just email info@magicmtn.com to join in and leave your mark on Magic's future. Just today, the old comm line running all the way up the Green Lift line was removed in preparation for the new one going in. New grout will soon be going in the tower bases as we await the arrival of the new haul "rope" (cable) in early September. And, the crew has been doing an amazing job maintaining and cutting back brush/limbs on the both the Green Line trail, Magic Carpet and Mystery so these trails ski and ride better than ever--especially with lower Magic Carpet getting snowmaking on it for the 1st time in decades this coming season. Plus, the gladed areas surrounding the Green Lift area are being buffed out and added to--both the previous tree lines and some new ones (both expert and intermediate)! Finally, the 2 bullwheels and about 50 chairs have already been sandblasted and primed as the crew works in between the rainy summer weather this past week.
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Speakng of chair lifts, the Black Chair has also begun some if its required maintenance work this week as we begin to move and inspect the grips on every chair.
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The snowmaking system will be getting wet on Friday so we can test every hydrant an identify those needing fixing. Also, putting water to Lower Magic Carpet and Vertigo for the first time in decades--a major step in revitalizing the lower east side system in tandem with the Green Lift for early season skiing and riding!
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On the lodge front, we have been doing duct work to aid air flow in the upper lodge space and replaced 2 posts and eliminate a "decorative" wood beam in the tavern as we continue to refine the work begun last fall to create a more open, airy space with better views of the mountain. We are also getting close to contracting the painting of the lodge. A new look for the new season!
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Be sure to stop in to see us the summer!
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- Geoff
SKI MAGIC LLC
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[slatham]

Lots of exiting news but the "Green pod" trail and snowmaking work tops my list - especially having lower Carpet and Vertigo covered with a solid and early base will be awesome.