The white stuff just keeps piling up. Last year we had almost no snow in the sugarbush going into sugaring. For most of the spring there was bare ground and it was easy to get around. This year is a stark contrast to last. We continue to install check valve spout adapters and will likely be finished in another three days. Progress is slow as we are on 36inch and 48inch snow shoes just to get around. Without snowshoes you sink in up to your hips. Some sap lines are beginning to be buried under the snowfall which seems to accumulate several inches a day. While some snow is good for sugaring, it insulates the ground and hydrates the trees, too much can be detrimental. If lines are buried they will not thaw. If there is too much ground cover the trees will not thaw on the warm days of spring and will not run. Hopefully the warmer weather forecast over the next few weeks will settle it down and melt it off some. We plan to begin tapping this weekend.
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