View across the valley this week

Season Greetings from Londonderry,

On behalf of all our staff here at Magic, we wish you all a joyous holiday season and a Merry Christmas!

Sorry for the late night email but we wanted to relay the latest news so you can plan your holiday week. Despite our best efforts on Red Chair being load-tested and approved before Christmas, there is just too much work on the new drive by Larry Wollum of All Ski Lifts to get her ready until 12/28 for Vermont state inspection. Summit skiing will begin on 12/29. Our team here has done everything they can and we've spared no expense to move this process along in concert with Pfister Mountain Services after the new haul rope delivery was delayed by a month. I'm personally disappointed in not being able to usher Red Lift along more quickly despite the hurdles presented. I know our staff did everything they could, so any frustration out there should solely be directed at me.

We will re-open with the Green Lift to mid-mountain and the learning area as of Sunday December 26th. Our opening weekend on 12/18 was a lot of fun from mid-mountain and we will ride it out until next Wednesday with Lower Magic Carpet and Vertigo.  And, our snowmaking crew is battling the weather to at least make snow at night to get us a way down from the top, as well as begin to build up the terrain park and base area snow pack. There is yet to be a moderate-to-big storm in the forecast but we are hopeful as there is at least some natural base to work with currently so that terrain could be expanded much more quickly with 8" of new snow versus these intermittent cold snowmaking windows we keep getting. But it's definitely colder at night now as the guns were going again from the top last night and tonight,

Tickets for 12/26-28 will now be lowered to 50% off the ticket window price (now just $39 online) since it is mid-mountain skiing and riding for those 3 days to start the holiday week. For those who already purchased online, we will credit the difference in price or credit the ticket to another day or provide a full refund. Your choice. For Indy pass holders, your reservations can also be moved or canceled if desired. This can all be done through our ticket partner GetSkiTickets by emailing them at info@getskitickets.com or 970-233-7040. 

Discounted tickets available here

   
New Shaft installed on Red                              Bsse covered, guns now up top

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Upcoming Events: Tickets for the December 30th Lizards - Phish Tribute concert - live at the BLT are on sale now here  Vaccination cards or proof of negative COVID test will be required for entry to this special concert event.

With the weather as it is, we will be looking to make snow for TUCK IT! for December 31st. If we have to move the event it will be MLK weekend. It's a. $1500 cash purse is on the line for the TUCK IT! radar-gunned speed event comp. It's the only pure mph speed comp in the East for fastest skier and boarder. Thank you to our sponsor partners Upper Pass Beer, Alpen Woodworks and Silo Skis: Register here


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Holiday week is a great time for a tune-up on your skiing or riding form. Lessons are available with our knowledgeable and friendly instructors in advance by emailing Ashley at snowsports@magicmtn.com. 

Magic passes, discounted lift tickets and Indy reservations can now be purchased/made through our daily lift tickets page. 

Get Passes/Discounted Tickets/Indy Reservations
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Thank you for your patience this holiday season with the limited early season terrain. It is truly appreciated.  Capacity limits will be adjusted based on lift availability. But, we will get there and it's always a good day when you can get out on the mountain skiing and riding, and enjoying each other's company at the T-BAR or Tavern. Josh has lined up après ski music and some great bands, including MV-19 on New Year's Eve with fireworks at midnight to celebrate 2022!

Stay well, happy holidays, and see you on the mountain,
- Geoff

Geoff Hatheway
Magic Mountain. Where skiing still has its soul.

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For Magic Gear go here
For Season Passes go here 
For booking tickets and Indy reservations go here
For Reserving Lessons email snowsports@magicmtn.com

Upcoming Events

- 12/26-1/2 re-opening for the holidays
- Apres music all holiday week
- Lizards--Phish Tribute--12/30 8-11p
- TUCK IT! 12/31 1-4p (if weather allows)
- New Year's Eve Band (MV-19) and fireworks 8-Midnight

COVID-19: There are no restrictions outside at Magic. Currently we strongly recommend mask-wearing for all, regardless of vaccination status, while entering indoor spaces. Please always bring a mask with you as there are certain indoor areas that will require a proper mask: Rentals, Ski School Desk, Group Sales Office, First Aid, Magic Merchants Store, Concerts, Food Service/check out at the Cafeteria. If you are feeling sick or have any symptoms, please stay home. Please get vaccinated to better protect yourself and others from serious illness. Protocols may change. If you want to attend an indoor concert here during the winter, please bring your vaccination card, or proof of recent (3-day negative Covid test), which will be requested for access to the indoor concert venue. Thank you.