What the heck is going on at Magic?

[makimono]

Looks like they're going for 1 more day!

Alpine Update

This Saturday we will be opening from 10am-4pm! We will be grilling on the deck with Trick to Show Off and maybe a few more to come

I won't make it but I'm really glad I was able to get up last Sunday. Incredible amount of snow all over the mountain, trees in the east, soft bumps on Black, HOM, TZ and Goniff, T-shirts, sunglasses & brilliant sunshine, slope side charcuterie & beer bar, raging crew of dirt jumping crazies haha...I think that was the first time I made my last run on Upper Magician, even though I did half of it on my back and I still have corn-rash on my forearm and elbow, it was an awesome time and a really great year at Magic!

 

[vonski]

Maybe Magic can get the triple chairs from the Heritage club Barnstormer lift.!!! for the Black line lift. IDK just a thought.

 

[WoodCore]

Maybe Magic can get the triple chairs from the Heritage club Barnstormer lift.!!! for the Black line lift. IDK just a thought.

Why not the whole lift!

 

[RustyGroomer]

Still snow.

 

[drjeff]

Still snow.

Talisman sure looked like it was still in good shape from my view heading South on 100 the last 2 days! Even the trick to showoff route looked quite well covered from 100!

Heck from what I saw from various roads in Southern/Central VT the last 2 days there wasn't a ski area South of Killington that couldn't of spun a lift or 2 this weekend if they really wanted too!

 

[RustyGroomer]

That is Talisman. I'll get together some pics for you guys. Super fun day. Not knowing the weather, it's hard to tell how long it will last. Someone will certainly get May turns if they don't mind getting muddy. To & from trails are real messy. Once we hit snow it was quite enjoyable.

 

[JoeB-Z]

So what is brewing for next year? No early offers of season passes?

 

[mriceyman]

How bout 2 lifts


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[Magic]

How bout 2 lifts


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As usual communication sucks. No FB updates in a month. The kid who managed the page needs to stop skiing and start working!!

 

[marcski]

As usual communication sucks. No FB updates in a month. The kid who managed the page needs to stop skiing and start working!!

I'm not sure about Magic, but if a ski area were to take a break or vacation, you'd think it would be the first couple of weeks after the ski season ends.

 

[slatham]

On one hand I agree. On the other, for a struggling area, why not take advantage of the great year and get season pass sale info out to people. Most other areas have a May 1 or15 deadline for discounts so people are thinking about passes. Why is Magic nowhere to be seen/heard?

 

[steamboat1]

On one hand I agree. On the other, for a struggling area, why not take advantage of the great year and get season pass sale info out to people. Most other areas have a May 1 or15 deadline for discounts so people are thinking about passes. Why is Magic nowhere to be seen/heard?

I've already purchased my season pass for next season taking advantage of early season pricing. Besides early season pricing some areas also offered free skiing this spring if you purchased a season pass for next season. Don't understand why Magic couldn't take advantage of these same promotions in an attempt to increase sales. Someone is sleeping at the wheel over there.

 

[Savemeasammy]

^Agree. Magic had a killer season. They should have capitalized by selling next years passes in late March and allow people to use them.


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[catsup948]

I feel Magic would benefit from knowing they had some capital stashed away well before next season starts. Less scrambling to sell passes in December to pay for much needed snowmaking.

 

[deadheadskier]

Quick question; has Magically historically been "open for business" in May and selling passes?

It definitely seems strange they've got the phone off the hook given the season they just had. I agree, they could be making sales.

However, could this be a case of Magic not having the financial reserves to guarantee a next season and therefore not wanting to collect money for passes until they know they can deliver the product?

Honest question. Seems reasonable considering Magics history.

 

[steamboat1]

Caveat Emptor

 

[slatham]

Well, I just called Timber Quest and the voice message said "We are open weekends in June and full time starting July 3rd" so there will be some activity on the mountain soon.

And as for season passes, I would guess, given the same price, that they will sell as many passes in July as they would in April. So it might be as simple as there's no reason to keep the lights on for 2 months. Not typical SOP, but then again, this is Magic.......

We need RustyGroomer to chime in......

 

[yeggous]

I actually talked to the owner of Magic at the bar of the Upper Pass Lodge when I was there in March. Someone else at the bar asked about season pass sales and he said they would go on sale as soon as he knew that he would have enough money to open next year.


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[RustyGroomer]

I know nothing other than plans are certainly in the works for a season next year. When the time comes for passes, everyone on here will know about it. Please don't shoot the messenger.

Yeggous, he's been known for those "odd" tactics. If you remember correctly, the shit hit the fan @ the beginning of last year with the exact same story.

 

[Sorcerer]

Well, I just called Timber Quest and the voice message said "We are open weekends in June and full time starting July 3rd" so there will be some activity on the mountain soon.

And as for season passes, I would guess, given the same price, that they will sell as many passes in July as they would in April. So it might be as simple as there's no reason to keep the lights on for 2 months. Not typical SOP, but then again, this is Magic.......

We need RustyGroomer to chime in......

There are people working outside right now. They are cutting grass around the base lodge and red chair. I don't know what the ones up the mountain are doing, but ATVs keep going up and down. They did pull in some hoses that were left out. As I understand it, the inside people are on vacation. I'm not sure when they'll be back to start selling tickets or whatever else you do indoors during the summer.