Thread: THE RETURN! '10/'11 Magic Mountain Stoke thread!!!

Originally Posted by Sphinx15

Good point, never liked Mount Snow anyway and they tend to shut the lifts down for wind but NOAA is saying 10-18" for Magic and 17-27" for MS through tomorrow as of right now...

I'd just be worried about the summit express going down at Mount Snow, which isn't protected at all and is frequently put on hold, making things very difficult for you and the rest of the massive holiday crowd to get around.

I made it there. It was fun. Here is a short bit of video demonstrating such.

Crowded eh

ah what the hell I'll throw it up in here too

That looks hella fun.
I'll be at the hill starting Thursday and it can't come soon enough.

Anyone know if there's anything going on at the bar or elsewhere nearby for New Year's Eve? Some drinks and music would probably suffice for a fun time.

Originally Posted by radam

That looks hella fun.
I'll be at the hill starting Thursday and it can't come soon enough.

Anyone know if there's anything going on at the bar or elsewhere nearby for New Year's Eve? Some drinks and music would probably suffice for a fun time.

Music at Magic on new years. Drinks, of course.

Today at Magic. Fun leftovers. Thanks for letting me tag along!

Finishing up some packing and waiting for friends to arrive and then its out the door tomorrow for a couple of days at the mountain.

How was it today? Did anyone get out there?

Glad Magic is getting some goods. I hope to get some turns there this season and maybe if am lucky someone can show me around. I would love to get some video stoke there also. Have a Happy New Year everyone.

Headed up for some Magic stoke for New Years.... maybe get a day in at Bromley (old stomping grounds) as well with the lady.

Any fun music playing anywhere in the area?

Anyone local to Londonderry that might be able to help find someone to babysit my son (in the lodge, preferably) for a few hours (say 10-2ish?) a couple of Saturdays this winter? He's 1.5 and pretty easy to take care of as long as you've got a solid supply of cheerios.

A couple so so pics of a fantastic day last week. Also like to report Magic Mountain ops are all for the most part in Patagonia base layers from donations from Pearljam09, radam, jrmagic, & myself. Thanks guys! Sorry if I missed anyone.

Vtsession loving last Monday.




Great New Years party as well. I have some pretty funny shots from the night.

Looks great. I was hoping to make my first ever trip to Magic this weekend, but now all the snow's gone...

Originally Posted by jgb@etree

Anyone local to Londonderry that might be able to help find someone to babysit my son (in the lodge, preferably) for a few hours (say 10-2ish?) a couple of Saturdays this winter? He's 1.5 and pretty easy to take care of as long as you've got a solid supply of cheerios.

Shoot me an email or PM on Friday I have some local girls numbers on my fridge in l'derry-

Thx
Rick

Originally Posted by Typestries

I have some local girls numbers on my fridge in l'derry-

Thx
Rick

Woot woot!

Glad everybody had fun last week, I know I sure did, despite the plague which hit me full force on Monday. The snow was amazing to say the least, and it's not ALL gone, just most of it. I'm willing to bet the mank layer stuck in the woods, which can only be good for the next storm.

To any of the guys who want someone to show them around, just shoot me a PM before you head out- the more notice the better, as sometimes I'll leave early and there's no interwebz up there. I'd love to show people around, so just let me know ahead of time and I'll do my best to oblige ya!

Just a thought but i wonder if you could hire a cpuple of those girls on sat and sun days to watch the kids while parents ski, assuming they are mature and good with kids.....I know if i was a parent and had the opportunity to throw some HS or college kid 30 or 50 bucks for a few hours to watch kid ,,, could be pricelss on good days...I am sure i worded this whole thing wrong but i think you guys understand what i mean.......

Originally Posted by mtnbiker/boarder

Just a thought but i wonder if you could hire a cpuple of those girls on sat and sun days to watch the kids while parents ski, assuming they are mature and good with kids.....I know if i was a parent and had the opportunity to throw some HS or college kid 30 or 50 bucks for a few hours to watch kid ,,, could be pricelss on good days...I am sure i worded this whole thing wrong but i think you guys understand what i mean.......

Nah, you're fine. I've often thought about paying some HS or college girl 30- or 50 bucks to watch...... oh wait...

Originally Posted by mtnbiker/boarder

to watch kid

Not quite what I had in mind.

Originally Posted by Typestries

Shoot me an email or PM on Friday I have some local girls numbers on my fridge in l'derry-

Thx
Rick

Will definitely shoot you a PM on Friday. Thanks!

Originally Posted by mtnbiker/boarder

Just a thought but i wonder if you could hire a cpuple of those girls on sat and sun days to watch the kids while parents ski, assuming they are mature and good with kids.....I know if i was a parent and had the opportunity to throw some HS or college kid 30 or 50 bucks for a few hours to watch kid ,,, could be pricelss on good days...I am sure i worded this whole thing wrong but i think you guys understand what i mean.......

That's exactly what I'm trying to work out. Have one promising lead already, and will follow up with Typestries on this other option. Would love to have someone watch my son in the lodge so the Mrs & I can ski together and pop in from time to time to check in. If the sitter(s) could handle it, it would probably work out well to have someone watch a couple of kids at the same time.

^^ there could be some kind of setup to have them give a %age back to the mountain, no? not a bad amenity for magic to pursue. i would be into having access to this when i am up there this season (hopefully a few times at least).

^

I'm unsure about the VT laws and rules but I'd be worried that if it was a regular program and Magic got some % of monies they'd have to register as a day care provider which if VT is anything like NY carries TONS of regulations and inspections.

Informal parental babysitting is an entirely different animal

Daycare is enough of a hassle that Belleayre stopped their program this year.

Originally Posted by laseranimal

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I'm unsure about the VT laws and rules but I'd be worried that if it was a regular program and Magic got some % of monies they'd have to register as a day care provider which if VT is anything like NY carries TONS of regulations and inspections.

Informal parental babysitting is an entirely different animal

Yes, this is the rub. Magic doesn't need any money from this as it adds a whole set of issues we don't have the time/resources to tackle right now. I have been looking too for Bridger so add a 25 month old to the list. If some parents are in I would be willing to give up the room (old ski shop) near the old bar to dedicate to a play area. Bring some toys up, changing table, etc.

Good Magic stuff here - read it all
http://www.snowjournal.com/page.php?...c17244&start=1

Originally Posted by Bluebird

Yes, this is the rub. Magic doesn't need any money from this as it adds a whole set of issues we don't have the time/resources to tackle right now. I have been looking too for Bridger so add a 25 month old to the list. If some parents are in I would be willing to give up the room (old ski shop) near the old bar to dedicate to a play area. Bring some toys up, changing table, etc.

A couple from my group were using someone local last year. I'll check with them and get the name if she's still doing it.

Originally Posted by DaveTV

Good Magic stuff here - read it all
http://www.snowjournal.com/page.php?...c17244&start=1

I just read the entire post and all I can say is WOW!!!!!

Looks like the prior 'owners' still hold some grudges and can not admit that they failed at running the mountain and that the new management is doing a great job. Magic is in the best shape it has ever been in years. Jim and Matt are passioniate, hard working and willing to put in the work that the mountain needed. Not to mention starting the Co-op and raising the awareness surrounding Magic.

Way to take the high road Matt and after reading the entire post, Winhall is still the spoiled little brat he always was and will always be......

Pray for snow.