What the heck is going on at Magic?

[Do Work]

And a quiet hush falls over the crowd...
Can any faithful put a positive spin on this? Do Work?

Well it wasn't the buyers walking away it was the sellers deciding they wanted to keep the mountain. So yes they will open but don't hold your breath for anything but basic incremental improvements. Also that bump in Instagram and FB activity will stop now so don't expect really any communication-based improvements either.

More of the same I guess. Oh well.

 

[deadheadskier]

A statement from the sellers would be nice. Was the offer to low? Were the sellers concerned the new ownership would change the character of the mountain through over development? Had the current ownership plan reconsidered their operational strategy and think they can run it more profitably and give the tired areas of the facility the attention it needs?

I'm sure this is a real let down for the faithful. Then again, I'm sure it doesn't come as a surprise.

 

[slatham]

Unfortunately the title of this thread that I started over a year ago still applies........

The only positive spin is that most winter forecasts I've seen appear to be favorable for a good winter. But the owners are playing a bit of roulette because a bad winter like 11/12 would cause the price to drop and maybe even scare away any potential buyers.

 

[PearlJam09]

& now we wait for PJ's next post in 2020. Good job dude!

Not gonna have to wait that long. Fuck Tom Barker and his selfish, stupid fucking decision. Seriously. I'm livid right now. The fact that he thinks he can run the place this year after last year's complete shit show absolutely blows my mind. If anyone wants to write him angry letters, I will happily post his personal email address.

 

[PearlJam09]

That night was funny as hell but PLEASE do not wear shorts in the lodge all season lmao!

That night was definitely one for the ages.

Legendary...

I do what I can to bring the party with me. Unfortunately, that party may be moving on after the bullshit that TB pulled in the last 24 hours.

 

[steamboat1]

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[yeggous]

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Yes, sometimes the comments write themselves.

In other news... From the formerly struggling mountain bought out by a big corporation department... Wildcat blew out the mice this morning. By the looks of the photo they were using the new shiny SnowLogic tower guns to water some grass seed.


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[Do Work]

A statement from the sellers would be nice. Was the offer to low? Were the sellers concerned the new ownership would change the character of the mountain through over development? Had the current ownership plan reconsidered their operational strategy and think they can run it more profitably and give the tired areas of the facility the attention it needs?

I'm sure this is a real let down for the faithful. Then again, I'm sure it doesn't come as a surprise.

That statement will never come and Tom simply likes owning the mountain. The more I think about it the more pissed I get about who is in charge now but I am going to have to sign off until I can have a sit down with Tom and figure out what the heck is actually going on. If Rob L is seriously going to be running this mountain I fucking give up.

 

[PearlJam09]

That statement will never come and Tom simply likes owning the mountain. The more I think about it the more pissed I get about who is in charge now but I am going to have to sign off until I can have a sit down with Tom and figure out what the heck is actually going on. If Rob L is seriously going to be running this mountain I fucking give up.

Sitting down with an alcoholic, coked up monkey and asking them why they smeared shit on the wall is a good way to have shit smeared on your face and three fingers bitten off. Keep that in mind when you try to have intelligent conversation with the fuck ups that call themselves management.

 

[thetrailboss]

Sitting down with an alcoholic, coked up monkey and asking them why they smeared shit on the wall is a good way to have shit smeared on your face and three fingers bitten off. Keep that in mind when you try to have intelligent conversation with the fuck ups that call themselves management.

Wow. Tell us how you really feel.

Any more news on the transition?

 

[PearlJam09]

Wow. Tell us how you really feel.

Any more news on the transition?

Are you fucking illiterate? There is no more transition.

 

[thetrailboss]

Are you fucking illiterate? There is no more transition.

Just went back through the thread and saw that. Wow. That sucks for them.

 

[Tin]

The same shitty ski patrol and snow report?

 

[thetrailboss]

So if the statement bears any truth, it sounds like the ownership was looking for a lease deal and wants to continue to own the ground, perhaps as an investment. The suitor did not want to do that and wanted outright ownership, perhaps to see the benefit(s) of their investment instead of improving someone else's property.

 

[jrmagic]

I like Tom and can understand why he feels the way he does. I don't like that he can't look past wanting to be "the guy" above all else but I get it. What I don't understand is why he would get Rob Lyszczarz aka Scumbag Extraordinaire, known ripoff artist and Aichholz puppet supreme back on the hill in any capacity. That is literally the worst move he could have made given the options. Not one person likes him, trusts him or thinks he will accomplish anything good. Tom was ok I guess... Rob is a fucking travesty.

Agree 100% . Tom is a good guy but Rob really?? That's a fucking nightmare!

 

[Do Work]

The same shitty ski patrol and snow report?

This is likely. Also new sleazy asshole manager too from the sounds of it unless I'm hearing wrong. I have literally never been so unstoked to be a part of the Magic equation... And things were shaping up to be freakin' awesome too. Talk about a letdown. What the fuck.

 

[PearlJam09]

This is likely. Also new sleazy asshole manager too from the sounds of it unless I'm hearing wrong. I have literally never been so unstoked to be a part of the Magic equation... And things were shaping up to be freakin' awesome too. Talk about a letdown. What the fuck.

It's like going to prom with the hottest girl in the school, getting away with spiking the punch bowl, doing some shots with your bros on the deck at the after party, and then you walk in on her blowing two other guys.

 

[Smellytele]

It's like going to prom with the hottest girl in the school, getting away with spiking the punch bowl, doing some shots with your bros on the deck at the after party, and then you walk in on her blowing two other guys.

Sounds like you have experienced that before.

 

[PearlJam09]

Sounds like you have experienced that before.

Saw it in a movie once. Thought to myself. Damn that sucks. Then the third guy joined in. I only saw about another 30 seconds worth after that.

 

[MEtoVTSkier]

Guessing you'll be cutting back on the volunteering.