What the heck is going on at Magic?

[steamboat1]

I think MLK weekend might be a more realistic opening.

Sad.

 

[ScottySkis]

No one getting mad that Platty and mad river glen aren't open.

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[PearlJam09]

No one getting mad that Platty and mad river glen aren't open.

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If Platty and MRG got 24" of snow tonight they would be able to spin the lifts tomorrow.

 

[UYSDYP]

I'm not sure why that point escapes everyone. It's Jan 2 and they still are unable to make snow and spin a lift. If we get dumped on its hiking only. Lastly I'm starting to understand why PJ and others were so mad about the big rangers purchase early on. Somehow they had funds for two of those yet the funds are lacking for normal mountain operations. Maybe our passes can be converted to magic bucks good at the bar, the restaurant and gift shop.

 

[slatham]

Maybe we need the pending disaster to get them to sell. Or can Tom pull a rabbit out of his Magic hat? There are no more easy excuses. By this time next weekend we shall know. Think Snow. But have the skins ready......

 

[cdskier]

No one getting mad that Platty and mad river glen aren't open.

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MRG is very dependent on natural snow to open (and has already been making snow with their 4 snowguns!). Platty has been making snow and even has their learning center and snowtubing open.

 

[slatham]

and there is no doubt that if it snowed 2' tonight that both Platty and MRG would have ALL lifts, trails and facilities up and running. No doubt.

 

[MEtoVTSkier]

If Platty and MRG got 24" of snow tonight they would be able to spin the lifts tomorrow.

Yes, their CERTIFIED FOR OPERATION lifts.

 

[skifasttakechances]

Maybe we need the pending disaster to get them to sell. Or can Tom pull a rabbit out of his Magic hat? There are no more easy excuses. By this time next weekend we shall know. Think Snow. But have the skins ready......

The arrogance and ineptitude of TB prevents that latter and leaves the former as the best long term hope for Magic.

 

[thetrailboss]

Hey everyone, this is Shane, Director of Marketing for Magic. I wanted to get in here and clear the air as I do religiously read this thread and those on other sites to see what the general skiing public is thinking. It's a great way to see both the good and bad. Unfortunately, like many other Vermont mountains, Magic has had a tough start to the season. On Sunday night a transformer blew out and that cost us our first good snowmaking window of the season. It was not our pump that went. Green Mountain Power has since come out and made the necessary repairs to resolve the problem. Our snowmakers plan to get out later this week and into the weekend and get the guns going. The Red Chair is just about ready to go and will be certified very, very soon, we need to raise the counterweight and that requires a crane to come in, which has been scheduled. Black will be ready a couple weeks after the final touches are completed. The delay on Black is a result of having all hands on deck to complete the Red Chair in time for opening day. Speaking of opening day, based on my last conversation with our top snowmakers we hope to open January 9th. I apologize for all the confusion and frustration that surrounds the mountain and we are working to make things much smoother for our customers.

Probably been said, but a big WELCOME Shane! Please stay involved because more information is better!


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[cdskier]

Probably been said, but a big WELCOME Shane! Please stay involved because more information is better!

I haven't seen any posts from Shane in a few days now after the initial burst. Hopefully he wasn't scared away already!

 

[gmcunni]

I haven't seen any posts from Shane in a few days now after the initial burst. Hopefully he wasn't scared away already!

why would he stick around?

 

[thetrailboss]

I haven't seen any posts from Shane in a few days now after the initial burst. Hopefully he wasn't scared away already!

Yeah, just read some more posts. Holy shit. This sounds worse than Saddleback or Burke. My app sent me to his post as I had not been on for a while. I doubt he'll be back. This really sucks. Sorry for the Magic folks.


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[The Sneak]

meanwhile fifty miles to the south Berkshire East has been open since Wednesday...


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[danimals]

Poconos have been hammering their trails past few days. I can't imagine it's warmer in Vermont than Pennsylvania.

Currently at blue mountain, an hour from philly.

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[skifasttakechances]

why would he stick around?

If I were him, I'd be looking for a new job.

 

[doublediamond]

If/when Red needs a new haul rope, Magic will go NELSAP. That's s hundred thousand dollar job. And Red is 5500 ft.

 

[MG Skier]

pretty wordy, huh? 8)

one more thing to watch. rope "stretch" will result in the carriage moving back and the counterweight clearance to the ground decreasing. clearance to any obstruction for the ctw and carriage are specified by the feds and the state. if the ctw is being raised repeatedly, i'd take a look at the carriage, it may be well back too. the only "fix" for that is a rope splice.

Wow, interesting info to say the least. I would like to ski there at some point this season, now I am questioning that lift.... Hope it passes safely for all involved! A new haul rope would be a tremendous blow.

 

[mtl1076]

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[gmcunni]

wondering . . . where did Magic pass holders ski for christmas week? nearby bromley?

any mountains cutting Magic pass holders a break on $$ ?