The Official 2011-12 Magic Thread

[xwhaler]

Any beta from the hill as to whether any natural runs got opened or may possibly open for tomorrow?
Looks like it's abt to start snowing at a pretty good clip in Londonderry real soon as the system switches from the nasty R to the good S.

 

[farlep99]

Nice write up in Skiing Mag (online) for Magic. Awesome picture too. Look at all that snow!!

http://www.skinet.com/skiing/photo-gallery/five-local-mountains-you-should-ski-now

 

[jrmagic]

Any beta from the hill as to whether any natural runs got opened or may possibly open for tomorrow?
Looks like it's abt to start snowing at a pretty good clip in Londonderry real soon as the system switches from the nasty R to the good S.

Here's the latest from the website. I'm hoping we can get a couple of more adventure options open tomorrow... I think I will take my car to the car wash this evening twice

We had 6"+ fall on Thursday, another inch today and it's coming down late afternoon as well. Keep on snow-dancin'. Saturday will be excellent packed powder conditions on our groomed runs, with mare variable conditions on the non-snowmaking, ungroomed runs. Therfore, only experts should ski anything that is not groomed or had snowmaking on it (Kinderspiel, Lower Red Line, Carumba) as many unmarked hazards to skis may exist and the all-natural snow is heavier. The Upper Carpet loop has been added into Lower Trick for an easier way down from the top. Wand into Hocus Pokus will be added as well this weekend with more snowmaking tonight into tomorrow, plus all the new snow. We will wait on early morning reports before deciding whether any other terrain can be allowed for "advanced-only adventure" skiing. We plan on heading west side with snowmaking later this weekend with the cold temps as well! This MLK weekend should see some fine riding and skiing, along with the best apres ski scene in Southern Vermont here at Magic. The Tube Park is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Think Snow everyone!!!!

Time to get those college passes, and Magic Cards here.

25% off MLK and discounted lift tickets are available here.

Tell your friends and join us on our facebook page.

 

[billski]

Glad to hear Saturday was THE vibe day!
What's it going to take to open more trails?
How are the woods? OK with rock/snake skis?

 

[farlep99]

Hit the some of the lower angle woods on Sat. While it was ski-able, I'd say they maybe need another 6in or so to get them really going. The good news is that what did fall was wet & packed, so hopefully that base hangs around for the rest of winter. Natural runs on Saturday were awesome. Fresh tracks were still available late Sunday. A great weekend!

 

[o3jeff]

I saw on Facebook over the weekend they sold a couple more shares, they must be getting close to their goal!

 

[orangegondola]

Very Very close to the goal. One shareholder familly offered to match any share purchased before Jan 31st to get the partnership launched. If you were thinking about buying now is the time.

Skiing was great this weekend good to see Reefer, JR and all.

 

[o3jeff]

Very Very close to the goal. One shareholder familly offered to match any share purchased before Jan 31st to get the partnership launched. If you were thinking about buying now is the time.

That's awesome, wish I had some spare $$ to get one. I do have 4 tickets that I will be using soon!

 

[xwhaler]

Any idea why the food service in the bar doesn't start until 2pm? I found my burger/fries to be pretty tasty that I got in the caf downstairs and brought up to the bar. But I wonder if they could see a little bit of revenue if they offered a true lunch starting around noon?

It was good regardless and the draft beer selection was more extensive than most mtns!

 

[orangegondola]

Only enough $ for 1 staff. They basically switch from a cafeteria to a restaurant at 2:00. The food after 2:00 is off the charts good. They are new operators so once they work out the kinks perhaps we can get the restaurant quality food in the bar at noon.

 

[RustyGroomer]

Yeah, just hard to have food in both places @ the same time but you can certainly grab some & bring it up to the bar.

After 2:00 is a bit of an expanded menu & is very good. Flatbreads are amazing.

Side note bummer, well i'm hoping not. Anyone hear the status of the AZ-er who hurt his knee. I didn't know he was on here until after we helped him into his car. Hoping he's ok.

 

[orangegondola]

Oh Guy,

http://vimeo.com/35349925

 

[billski]

Who's there on Sunday?

 

[emmaurice2]

Who's there on Sunday?

Got the last discounted ticket for Saturday. I hope I get to ride my chair.

 

[billski]

What trail are the J5/J6 VARA races being held on?

 

[farlep99]

The races are held on Show-off if I'm not mistaken

 

[RustyGroomer]

Magic was indeed great last weekend.

 

[bvibert]

Magic was indeed great last weekend.

Looks awesome! :beer:

 

[reefer]

Nice vid boyz....that didn't suck!

 

[jrmagic]

Nice vid boyz....that didn't suck!

It never does:razz: