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Magic Mountain Debuts 'Touring Tuesdays' and 'Earn Your Turns' Uphill Access
If you pass a skier or snowboarder going the wrong way (uphill) at Magic Mountain, Vt., don’t be alarmed! Magic Mountain will be embracing uphill traffic via telemark, alpine touring (also called AT or randonee), and split board snowboards for the 2007/08 season and well into the future. Magic will be offering guided introductory tours, limited rentals and free access to the mountain for anyone willing to “earn their turns." In addition, those who wish to tour on their own are welcome to do so at any time, no lift ticket necessary as long as you don't use the lift.
Magic’s classic trails and glades, as well as the backcountry possibilities on the backside of the mountain, make Magic the perfect location to take up this growing segment of skiing and snowboarding.
Starting Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008, Magic Mountain will begin its "Touring Tuesdays" series. The program will continue through the season as long as the snow conditions permit it. Here are the details:
• Join Magic employees and guests to spend an afternoon touring up Magic Mountain and accessing some of the best terrain in Southern Vermont. Depending on conditions, tours might venture into off-piste terrain.
• "Touring Tuesdays" is a complimentary activity, however a lift ticket is required to access lifts before and after the tour.
• Guests must have their own uphill equipment including Alpine Touring/Telemark skis and bindings, climbing skins, boots and poles or split board snowboard, climbing skins, boots and poles. A limited number of rentals will be available; call ahead for availability.
• Open to all touring skill levels; introductory lessons are part of the outing if needed.
• Participants must be in adequate physical shape to ascend at least 1,700 vertical feet and ski or board back to the base area.
• Participants must provide their own backpack with emergency gear.
Magic has earned a reputation as a true skiing treasure. With its steep narrow twisting trails, groomers and glade skiing, Magic is one of Vermont's last best kept secrets. Magic's "ski it if you dare" policy lets adventurous skiers enjoy all this mountain has to offer, while the updated snowmaking and grooming equipment help create snow conditions the whole family can enjoy.
Magic Mountain is in Southern Vermont, just minutes from Manchester, Vt. For more details, contact Magic Mountain at (802) 824-5645 or visit its website, www.magicmtn.com.