What the heck is going on at Magic?

[SIKSKIER]

Saw this on my FB feed.

Magic Mountain Ski Area
Base area grooming and snow on the way.

 

[UYSDYP]

Is the yellow cat still not working?

 

[Sorcerer]

Is the yellow cat still not working?

Still sitting there waiting....

 

[slatham]

So should I be the optimist and see the 12/30/15 time stamp on the picture and believe work has been done since this was taken?

Or the realist that the camera's date is messed up and this was today?

 

[JamaicaMan]

That's correct. Magic has not entered 2016 yet.


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[Sorcerer]

So should I be the optimist and see the 12/30/15 time stamp on the picture and believe work has been done since this was taken?

Or the realist that the camera's date is messed up and this was today?

The picture was taken 12/30/15 and, unfortunately is the same today.

 

[JamaicaMan]

How much snow over there Sorce?


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[Sorcerer]

How much snow over there Sorce?


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Unfortunately, only about an inch but it's still flurrying.

 

[JamaicaMan]

Thanks S. Thought there'd be more.

What's word on Red? Thought we'd be able to check at least one box by now...


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[skifasttakechances]

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.

Smart move!

 

[Sorcerer]

Thanks S. Thought there'd be more.

What's word on Red? Thought we'd be able to check at least one box by now...


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I heard that the lift evac went went well, but there was something minor, like somebody not signing something (lots of somethings) like an electrical form, that has to be done (signed).

 

[MadMadWorld]

You have to be kidding me. This is insane. You have to admire their commitment to incompetence. You truly have to work at failing this much.

 

[The Sneak]

Any of you guys know the story of Maico motorcycles? From the most popular mx bike on the planet in 1981 to bankrupt 2 years later - a stunning combination of incompetence, bad luck, knee jerk reactions, and possibly industrial sabotage.

They never recovered. I am reminded of the Maico saga every time I check up on this thread.


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[VTKilarney]

You mean it's a bad idea to not have your main lift inspected by January 12th? Give them a break. Deleting Facebook comments has taken up a lot of their time.

 

[69skier]

You mean it's a bad idea to not have your main lift inspected by January 12th? Give them a break. Deleting Facebook comments has taken up a lot of their time.

I don't think TB even knows how to use FB. Guaranteed it's his sidekick Brunhilda...

 

[JDMRoma]

Any of you guys know the story of Maico motorcycles? From the most popular mx bike on the planet in 1981 to bankrupt 2 years later - a stunning combination of incompetence, bad luck, knee jerk reactions, and possibly industrial sabotage.

They never recovered. I am reminded of the Maico saga every time I check up on this thread.


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I owned a few Maicos in the day, a street legal 250 and a 400 that was insane.
They were part of the big 3 ! Penton ,KTM and Maico..... The ricers couldn't compare. !

Sorry off topic !!


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[danimals]

What would have happened if we had a record breaking season starting early November?


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[mriceyman]

What would have happened if we had a record breaking season starting early November?


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They probably would have gotten red running and certified but weeks later. Kind of like wait until its needed to get it done


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[Tin]

From FB:
The Red Chair passed the Lift Evac part of the inspection today with the Ski Patrol. The Black Chair is currently being worked on, but may be up to two more weeks before it's ready; Mountain Ops priority continues to be to produce SNOW and to ready the Black Chair for inspection.
Snow has begun to fall, our groomers were out today and our goal to open the Red Chair by Saturday, Jan 16 looks golden:
Ski trails first, Tube Park as soon as possible after, probably by next weekend. The word for open trails this weekend is "Trick to Showoff" - (Upper Magic to Trick to Wand to Showoff.)

The team at Magic moves forward providing a fun, safe place to ski, snowboard, tube and to learn. We're doing everything possible to prepare for and provide that "Magical" experience as soon as the depth of snow will safely allow.


Looks as though mother nature will be helping them out as well. No head of ski patrol = no ropes?

 

[JamaicaMan]

Nice wording with Red passing lift evac. Almost makes it seem like it was certified today.

Guess tubing lift was not as no tube park for a holiday weekend.

At least more snow is coming...




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