The Official 2011-12 Magic Thread

[billski]

Ladies and Gentlemen. The gnome has arrived at Magic. He brings good luck whereever he goes.

Jim has the gnome in his possession until a secure position at the bar can be found. BTW, he talks to Ullr often.

 

[jrmagic]

We had Billski in tow for a few runs in the afternoon yesterday. Magic skied very very well this weekend. I can;t wait to get back up there next weekend

 

[Katadinagain]

Weve been thinking about trying Magic. Glad to hear the conditions are good!

 

[RustyGroomer]

Weve been thinking about trying Magic. Glad to hear the conditions are good!

Come & you'll have a $40 ticket waiting for you. Just shoot me a PM beforehand.

 

[Black Phantom]

We had Billski in tow for a few runs in the afternoon yesterday. Magic skied very very well this weekend. I can;t wait to get back up there next weekend

Did he buy a share while up there?

 

[neil]

Did he buy a share while up there?

No sir. Billski donated a gnome to the cause though.

 

[billski]

Did he buy a share while up there?

I've got two kids in college and another on the way. I'd love to buy a share and one from MRG too. I'll use my retirement money to get a share. No, wait a minute. My kids are spending my retirement! I'm already getting senior citizens discounts. Kinda reveals the real reason I always am trolling for deals. You got free lunch for me?

 

[orangegondola]

We appreciate all Bill has done to spread the word about our "Little Corner of Switzerland in Southern Vermont." Good to finally meet you Bill!

The partnership is almost there!
http://www.savemagicvermont.com/2012/01/a-few-minutes-on-the-deck/

 

[xwhaler]

Tentative plan is to be at Magic on Saturday. Tho it depends on bad the weather hits So VT. My sister is coming up from NYC and skis one wknd per year so while I'd love to show her Magic I'm not sure the 1 route will be for her from the top all day long.

Has Wizard been blown on this year yet? An East side route and west side route would be nice to mix things up. Unsure the natural snow trails will be much fun this wknd...

 

[jrmagic]

If you go they did make snow on parts of Wizard adn it was skiing very well last weekend and I believe it will be fine this weekend. They also blew a ton of snow on Talisman last weekend and it was still cranking when I left at 0400 Monday morning. On the east side they should have Magic Carpet groomed at least where it merges into Lower Trick and then Wand all the way over to Hocus Pocus which gives you Hocus Pocus and Showoff as options down even if the natty trails are not in good shape for your sister. I can;t really speak for the natural trails but there was good cover on msot everything else so it will be a question of how hard it got and how much new falls on top of it.

 

[xwhaler]

Good stuff....I didn't realize snow had been made on Talisman. Sounds like we have some options...we'll very likely be there on Sat AM!
We are staying in Proctorsville just outside Ludlow so close to Ok. Want to show my sister both mtns so she gets an understanding and appreciation for why Magic is much better than the 'resorts'
So we'll hit up Ok on Sunday with the NH resident deal they have for $35

 

[jrmagic]

Sounds like you're on your way to becoming a regular. Check in on Geoff's report tomorrow morning for current intel.

 

[xwhaler]

Magic not opening today per their FB page:

The decision has been made to be closed today to preserve our snow for the weekend as it is too wet to get the groomers out there. It was certainly a mixed bag last night into this morning with 1-2 inches of new snow last night before it turned into some sleet and then r*** this morning. Between the r*** and slushy conditions it is just not prudent to open. As the weather gets a bit cooler and the system moves out later today, the operations crew is confident about getting the mountain in shape for a good weekend of skiing and riding. We will keep you posted on any updates.


May need to start thinking abt alternative plans for tomorrow if it stays warm (Harpoon Brewery?!)

 

[Nick]

Magic not opening today per their FB page:

The decision has been made to be closed today to preserve our snow for the weekend as it is too wet to get the groomers out there. It was certainly a mixed bag last night into this morning with 1-2 inches of new snow last night before it turned into some sleet and then r*** this morning. Between the r*** and slushy conditions it is just not prudent to open. As the weather gets a bit cooler and the system moves out later today, the operations crew is confident about getting the mountain in shape for a good weekend of skiing and riding. We will keep you posted on any updates.


May need to start thinking abt alternative plans for tomorrow if it stays warm (Harpoon Brewery?!)

Unreal... its pouring rain outside here in MA

 

[makimono]

 

[billski]

Mt. Snow showing icicles on the summit and slush at the base
http://mountsnow.com/live-cams/

WV camera is wet
http://www.waterville.com/ski-ride/photos-videos-and-cams.html

slushy at $teaux
http://www.stowe.com/_includes/img_retrieve.php?webcam/current.jpg

Loaf and the River cams are hiding..

 

[makimono]

Hey lookee here...Guy Douchette's slightly harder edged cousin Luc just released his new flick Aces High! :uzi:

 

[billski]

I posted a comment over at SMM, but I'd like to extend it here:

"Hey folks, I really like the videos, they are fun and inspiring. How about taking it to the next level? How about some vids on the greens and blues, with families, little tykes, the learning area? "

The vids do a really good job of showing the talents of uber-talented skiers and boarders. To attract a rounded-out crowd, I'd like to see some fun on the blues and greens. With kids, dogs, monkeys an horses. Well, maybe not the monkeys and horses.
Now, if you already include them, it's really, really hard to understand what's in the video by the title alone.

If I'm a Dad trying to decide whether to take my family there and I pick up a couple videos at random, I might not pick Magic.

It would be nice to have a full listing.
If that's what this is, http://www.savemagicvermont.com/movies/ , it could use some organization. I also noticed the thumbnails are missing.

Now, I'm not trying to dis you or anything. In fact, the work you do is essential. I love it. I'm just trying to help organize things. I spend a great deal of my day developing material and presenting it to a wide variety of persuasions.

I don't think it would take much work at all. Go ahead, shoot me now!

 

[jrmagic]

Bill I understand where you are coming from. FWIW I'd say a decnt percentage the video footage comes on the eaier terrain. I can recall footage from Medium, Up Your Sleve, ShowOff, Hocus Pocus, Kinderspiel, Lower Red Line, Carumba, Wand, vertigo and Lower Magic Carpet.

 

[billski]

Bill I understand where you are coming from. FWIW I'd say a decnt percentage the video footage comes on the eaier terrain. I can recall footage from Medium, Up Your Sleve, ShowOff, Hocus Pocus, Kinderspiel, Lower Red Line, Carumba, Wand, vertigo and Lower Magic Carpet.

Interesing, but there's no way to figure that out. Video and pics have a way of losing perspective especially vertical angles. I would rather see it called out by color than by trail name. It's unlikely the armchair cruiser will have that map on hand.

Plus you guys are too good! I'd like to see beginners and kids, all smiles. I'll bet having dee-dee and some of his best friend kids sitting around eating greasy fries and candy would go a long way! Hell, I['d be happy to take a lead role as the novice skier!