JamaicaMan
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Only one route down so can't run a race is the reason Magic Alpine Club moved the race.
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What the heck is going on at Magic?
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skifasttakechances
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^^^ no revenue lost there 
Frankly black chair is the last thing on my mind. Let's get one lift inspected at this point! Are they blowing snow at the top of the mountain at all? Honestly , if he fucks this up I am calling credit card company to stop payments. Even if I don't see any money back at least I am not feeling like a complete fool once again with getting screwed over with my "donations" to this mountain.
VTKilarney
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Any report of snowmaking?
Sorcerer
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There's a fan gun running at the top of Showoff. I hope they are making snow at the top.
VTKilarney
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Good news indeed. I'm surprised that they haven't announced the resumption of snowmaking on their Facebook page. I REALLY hope that they open for the weekend. I have a lot of sympathy for their passholders.
mbedle
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http://unofficialnetworks.com/2016/...-to-desperate-measures-to-keep-slopes-covered
At least we are not in the Alps this year. Not sure OSHA would approve of this method. Hard to believe it is real.
At least we are not in the Alps this year. Not sure OSHA would approve of this method. Hard to believe it is real.
MEtoVTSkier
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Halfway thru January, You really have to feel for the passholders. I would guess most will be voting with their wallets, and moving on for next year if there isn't a complete management change there. I know I would be, no matter how the rest of this season plays out.
Newpylong
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Also can't set gates in 6" of snow, which is all there is likely to be to start.
JamaicaMan
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Although nothing during the day yesterday, snow-making has been going up top since last night. Forecast say 4-6" of Snow today - tonight then more this weekend...bout time!
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Sorcerer
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I heard that the guy who was doing the updates is gone?
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magicsales
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True. As of this morning I am no longer part of the team at Magic. Moving forward I'll be happy to answer questions about what has been happening at the mountain, PM me. I truly hope for the passholders and Magic faithful that new ownership comes before it is too late to reverse what TB is doing.
VTKilarney
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Dang. Sorry to hear about that. I know that you were in a tough spot. Hopefully you will land squarely on your feet. I have a feeling that in the long run you will be glad that you moved on.
PearlJam09
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Can't say we didn't see that coming. Is there anything you can tell us that we don't already know?
All kidding aside, I think if you had come in with a different approach this would have worked out much better. I believe I warned you in an email about the strength of this community and how tightly you were going to be watched and criticized. That being said, from what I've heard and experienced, TB is damn near impossible to deal with and you were dealt a really shitty hand with him as your boss. I know it probably is somewhat of a kick in the teeth and somewhat a relief to be free of Magic. My advice (and please heed it this time): take a week to collect your thoughts, make sure you have all of your ducks in a row if you are going to file for unemployment (not sure the terms of your separation), and don't plan on using TB as a reference for a future job.
progress!
from alpine update --- last friday 1/8
Lift inspections were performed Thursday morning. They gave us a punch list to perform before they do the final check Monday - all simple stuff - all done today (including resetting the counterweights on the Red Chair lifts.)
The Red Chair, the Handle Tow (Novice Lift) and the Tube Park Lift should be ready to pass with flying colors on Monday. We will post results after the inspection.
from facebook today --- 1/11
The lift inspector checked off most of the open items on the Red Chair and the Tube Park Lift today. It's looking great so far. We still need to do a "Lift Evac" with the ski patrol tomorrow before the Red chair will pass.
can't wait to ski there!
from alpine update --- last friday 1/8
Lift inspections were performed Thursday morning. They gave us a punch list to perform before they do the final check Monday - all simple stuff - all done today (including resetting the counterweights on the Red Chair lifts.)
The Red Chair, the Handle Tow (Novice Lift) and the Tube Park Lift should be ready to pass with flying colors on Monday. We will post results after the inspection.
from facebook today --- 1/11
The lift inspector checked off most of the open items on the Red Chair and the Tube Park Lift today. It's looking great so far. We still need to do a "Lift Evac" with the ski patrol tomorrow before the Red chair will pass.
can't wait to ski there!
Sorcerer
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Sorry to hear that you left. I know that you were working under extreme circumstances and tried to answer the comments on this forum as best you could. Good luck
slatham
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Sorry to hear Magicsales. And I'm not sure I want the inside story - it'll just depress me.
On snowmaking, they may not be able to make snow during the day on Friday or Saturday - and if they can it will not be ideal conditions. So why did they not pound the mountain yesterday when it was in the teens all day? From the data I see, it was cold enough up top to start around midnight, and they wait what, 15-18 hours to start? That is mind blowing given what has transpired and with a holiday weekend coming up.
On snowmaking, they may not be able to make snow during the day on Friday or Saturday - and if they can it will not be ideal conditions. So why did they not pound the mountain yesterday when it was in the teens all day? From the data I see, it was cold enough up top to start around midnight, and they wait what, 15-18 hours to start? That is mind blowing given what has transpired and with a holiday weekend coming up.
Sorcerer
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It's hard to understand if someone (TB?) is actually making decisions on the mountain or everything just happens by circumstance.
