The snow is still way too deep for the ATV, so this is a sled year.
30 gallons of sap is almost impossible to pull by hand on anything but snow, so the ATV takes over on the plowed paths.
Mound of snow = easy gravity transfer
Vermont can use a little more humidity.
The end of 2 days boiling, pulling at night right before it’s at syrup density. We filter at every transfer.
Finishing inside on the stove, this allows for finer control of the evaporation and the mason jars are right there for when it’s ready.
