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I like to think that over the last few seasons “Saving Magic” we have had quite a bit of fun in the process.  Sometimes this fun is derived from necessity.  Magic doesn’t have a base village for shopping so when conditions are bad, we still ski.  After all, skiing two open trails wearing a fake moustache is far better than skiing thirty open trails with no moustache at all.

This weekend is Magic’s 50^th anniversary retro day and après party, the Grande dame of Magic style fun. So put on your favorite retro gear and join in the fun all day and night long.   High jinks are sure to be about on the trails and in the lodge so throw on something ridiculous and see how much better you ski.

A generous offer was made by a Magic Family wishing to remain anonymous to match every share sold by January 31^st.  If you ever considered purchasing a share, now is the time as every share is worth two.

I am realizing for the first time that this is actually going to happen and cannot wait to see the mountain I love return to her former glory over the next few years.  Not too much change, but a bit more of the dignity she deserves.

I always take a few minutes at the end of the ski day to step out on the deck alone and gaze at Glebe.  From this vantage the hill looks exactly as it did when I was a child.  I reflect upon my runs that day or years of countless other memories.  I marvel at the sheer drop of Magician and the contours of Wizard.  Now I can enjoy this ritual knowing that there will be many more to come.

Let’s make this happen now.

The car wash

It is also “Bring a Friend to Magic Weekend.” The first fifty people to purchase tickets for Saturday, Sunday and Monday will receive a 25% discount on tickets!  TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED ONLINE IN ADVANCE! Come see what our community is about and why we have fun no matter what Mother Nature brings.

At 4:30 on the first floor of the lodge there will be a shareholder meeting open to the public.  Management will discuss where we are at in terms of share sales and how the partnership funds will be allocated when 300 shares are sold.  Come learn about the future of this great mountain.

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Guy Douchette’s Pass Photo from Rusty Groomer on Vimeo.

Conditions are expected to be either frozen granular, powder, packed powder, icy, or machine groomed, with a natural man made primary surface.

Enough Mother Nature, please hear our call.  Let this be a white Christmas.

With only 42 shares left to go, we’re putting a little less emphasis on “Save” this season and celebrating our past and our bright future.  We think it’s a real sharp looking shirt and you do too.

As a ploy to boost day ticket sales, the shirts are only available at Magic, just ask for it at Snow Wizards or The Blackline Pub.  Don’t be the only one on the hill without one.

First up despite prior news, Snow Wizards will be re-opening on the end of the access road as well as in the lodge!  Read all about it at the Snow Wizards FACEBOOK site.  Make sure to pay a visit to Dick, Sharon, Andrew and all this season and check out the coveted DPS Wailer 112RP ski that cleaned up this year’s Powder buyer’s guide.  We are very glad the corner of the access road will still have a Wizard watching over it!

Secondly, Mother Nature seems to be turning the corner just in time for Magic’s anticipated opening day of December 17^th.  Temps are already dropping and the national weather forecast is calling for 10-14 inches to fall on Londonderry tonight.  Let’s hope they are right I want to ride my Red Chair.

I have been fortunate enough to ski many places over my 35 years.  From countless valleys of powder out west to Austrian glaciers in August, skiing plays a huge role in my life.  Part of the skiing’s inherent beauty is that it takes you to magnificent places.

Of the many places I have skied, I still get most excited about opening day at Magic.  The first few turns down Trick, Harley yelling at people to keep the unloading area clear, shot skis in the bar, Snow Wizards and Slash.  These are just a few examples of why Magic is home and why everywhere else is just a place to ski.  See you in a few weeks.

The Save Magic Crew

There is nothing like those first few turns to remind you why you dream all summer long.  I have to hand it to Killington this early season.  They have fought hard against adverse weather and a major flooding disaster to have the most extensive terrain open in the east.

The gondola was like a space ship compared to old red.  We got the one that looks like a hot tub of course.  The obvious downside was the holiday crowd.  All that lift capacity worked a bit too well.  One of our group pointed out that his $3000 share has been well worth having virtually private trails for the last two seasons.  I would concur.

After skiing we headed to the Lookout Bar and Grill and immediately spotted “Chairholder” Jon R. sporting his Save Magic Shirt!  It’s always nice to see the shirts getting around.  Keep up the good work!

I have to admit our trip was a blast. It is always good to ride with other Magic skiers and the change of venue is refreshing.  That said I can’t wait to do it on our own turf.  The ski world certainly needs a place like Killington but skiers need a place like Magic.