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Needles Eye Quad status?
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Magic...went there one time years ago, bought lift tix, 4 of us, went out to the lifts, neither lift was running. went back inside to ask when they would spin. Guy said he wasnt sure. Asked for our money back so we could go elsewhere. The guy points to a sign that says no refunds. My buddy who is a big scary looking guy says you have 2 choices, give us back our money or Im coming over the counter and beating it out of you. Suddenly the no refund policy was no longer in effect....I think the guy may have sh*t his pants
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No - I asked the mechanics if he was up in the station. Think he had the day off.skiadikt wrote: ↑Jan 31st, '24, 20:22yup when we went by, there were 5 snowmobiles parked there, so progress is being made. did you see T?Captain Hafski wrote: ↑Jan 31st, '24, 19:41 Bunch of lift mechanics working on the top station today !
As I think I saw somewhere earlier in this thread, it will need to be fully load tested [with the barrels of water, etc. in the middle of winter] due to the nature of what is being repaired.
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Re: Needles Eye Quad status?
water barrels were stacked at the base of the lift today
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Looks like the part they scavenged was back around New Years to repair the existing drive which was due to come out this summer. When it failed again they replaced it entirely which is what they are currently doing and why a load test is required.
Looks like the part they scavenged was back around New Years to repair the existing drive which was due to come out this summer. When it failed again they replaced it entirely which is what they are currently doing and why a load test is required.
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Ah some insight. Was that so hard for them to get around to posting? Either way good on K for some transparency.
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Agreed
But they could've said that several weeks ago...
sh*t happens
But they could've said that several weeks ago...
sh*t happens
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We will be performing a load test today starting at 11 a.m., which is expected to draw out into the afternoon. Before it begins, we will be closing Panic Button, Stitch Line, Vertigo, Northbrook Trail and the lower portion of High Road in order to keep skiers and riders out of the way. We expect these runs to open up once the test is over, so we will keep you posted. The Needle’s Eye Express will be spinning as it undergoes further testing next week, but it is not expected to open for another week or so. There will be more updates to come on a projected opening date.
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This was cancelled…newpylong1 wrote: ↑Feb 9th, '24, 07:48 We will be performing a load test today starting at 11 a.m., which is expected to draw out into the afternoon. Before it begins, we will be closing Panic Button, Stitch Line, Vertigo, Northbrook Trail and the lower portion of High Road in order to keep skiers and riders out of the way. We expect these runs to open up once the test is over, so we will keep you posted. The Needle’s Eye Express will be spinning as it undergoes further testing next week, but it is not expected to open for another week or so. There will be more updates to come on a projected opening date.
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Hope they do some celebratory mid week ops. Been avoiding Needles. Need to catch up on my Cruise, Needles, Bitter/High regimen.
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saw the lift turning but no barrels on it. hopefully there wasn't a setback. probably can't run the test this weekend.Leaddog wrote: ↑Feb 9th, '24, 11:01This was cancelled…newpylong1 wrote: ↑Feb 9th, '24, 07:48 We will be performing a load test today starting at 11 a.m., which is expected to draw out into the afternoon. Before it begins, we will be closing Panic Button, Stitch Line, Vertigo, Northbrook Trail and the lower portion of High Road in order to keep skiers and riders out of the way. We expect these runs to open up once the test is over, so we will keep you posted. The Needle’s Eye Express will be spinning as it undergoes further testing next week, but it is not expected to open for another week or so. There will be more updates to come on a projected opening date.
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I would imagine it had something to do with the state more than anything. Usually load testing is the very last item to do so it was surprising to me to see they still had a week's worth of work planned following the test. Even if the load test is pushed back they should be able to continue with whatever it is they still have to do and still open for next weekend following the test.
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I was only trying to be sarcastic here. Word is Magic will be load testing the black chair “this week”.spanky wrote:I wonder if Killington will get Needles back up and running before Magic gets their black chair up and running. No luck at that place. :(skiadikt wrote: ↑Jan 30th, '24, 16:48 and as reported by LINY, from the mtn's afternoon report ...
Thank you for your patience as we continue to work with Leitner Poma on resolving a drive issue with Needles Eye Express Quad. As of now, we are hoping to reopen the lift in mid-February. We apologize for the inconvenience and will keep you posted on a more specific opening date.
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Awesome news for management and customers at Magicspanky wrote: ↑Feb 10th, '24, 18:52I was only trying to be sarcastic here. Word is Magic will be load testing the black chair “this week”.spanky wrote:I wonder if Killington will get Needles back up and running before Magic gets their black chair up and running. No luck at that place. :(skiadikt wrote: ↑Jan 30th, '24, 16:48 and as reported by LINY, from the mtn's afternoon report ...
Thank you for your patience as we continue to work with Leitner Poma on resolving a drive issue with Needles Eye Express Quad. As of now, we are hoping to reopen the lift in mid-February. We apologize for the inconvenience and will keep you posted on a more specific opening date.
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From what I read elsewhere it looks like the investors in Magic have had enough and it may be for sale in the future. if you want to make a little money in the ski buisness, start with alot!MrsG wrote: ↑Feb 10th, '24, 19:49Awesome news for management and customers at Magicspanky wrote: ↑Feb 10th, '24, 18:52I was only trying to be sarcastic here. Word is Magic will be load testing the black chair “this week”.spanky wrote:I wonder if Killington will get Needles back up and running before Magic gets their black chair up and running. No luck at that place. :(skiadikt wrote: ↑Jan 30th, '24, 16:48 and as reported by LINY, from the mtn's afternoon report ...
Thank you for your patience as we continue to work with Leitner Poma on resolving a drive issue with Needles Eye Express Quad. As of now, we are hoping to reopen the lift in mid-February. We apologize for the inconvenience and will keep you posted on a more specific opening date.
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