Camp K

01/28/2023

The 2023 maple season has begun. Since my diagnosis of cancer, lots of sugarmaker have volunteered to help tap. With all the help we are only a few days from being finished. Thank you everyone.

07/16/2022

New for 2023 maple season 2000 gallon bulk tank to chill concentrate. Thank every one for the help.

05/13/2022

The future is bright for maple, a new way to use the natural sweetner.

SAINT-LAZARE, Que.—CDL is planning a 2023 launch of a new product it says will revolutionize the industry. CDL has spent the past three sugaring seasons developing and testing a liquid sweetener c...

04/29/2022

So ends the 2022 season. Roughly 210,000 gallons of sap processed into 4,000 gallons of syrup. A few items to clean up, and then on to the 2023 season.

04/03/2022

Happenings for the week of April 2, 2022

03/25/2022

More pictures of a day in the life of a sugarmaker.

03/20/2022

This past week has been a busy week. The warm weather caused some concern for sugarmakers. Warm weather makes the trees think it's time to bud, as the buds develop, they change the sugars in the sap to food, ending the season. However the forecast for the next week looks very promising. We currently have processed 1.4 lbs of syrup per tap, our season goal is 4 lbs per tap.Most of the snow has melted in the woods, lots of frost still in the ground. Taste profile of the syrup is excellent.

03/09/2022

Second boil of the season. The snow makes a great backdrop.

02/20/2022

Things that happen while tapping trees. Finished tapping February 17. 12,450 taps

01/27/2022

Maple season 2022 is under way.
First taps in the trees.

09/09/2021

This handsome guy is checking out the woods this afternoon.

09/09/2021

We are so sad to learn of the passing of our friend and partner. Bob was a man of integrity and vision, with the heart of a teacher and mentor. He had a keen sense of discernment and saw potential in people. He had a way of being able to engage with people on their level, while somehow drawing out their strengths, and encouraging them to grow and thrive in their potential. He challenged them to expand their understanding and knowledge in areas of interest, and to broaden their thinking and approach in those areas. Bob understood and acknowledged the importance of all people, their positions, and their unique and valuable contributions to an organization. He was the kind of guy who valued and respected the janitor just as much as the CEO. He was a true team player. He was brilliant, yet so down to earth. He taught us much, made us laugh, and made us feel valuable. He was our mentor, our partner, our friend. We will miss him and our relationship with him, that we have come to thoroughly enjoy.🥰

WATSON - September 5, 2021 Today Robert K. Boeckman Jr. lost his 15-year battle with NASH, the non-alcoholic liver disease, which eventually led to renal failure. Bob is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary Delton, his father-in-law Philip Delton, his brother-in-law James Delton, nephew Andrew Del...

05/02/2021

So the 2021 season is in the books. A memorable season for sure. We ended the season with 60% of the syrup we make on an average year. 12,500 taps, 2,900 gallons syrup. On the plus side, across the industry, every one had a poor year. This has created a sellers market, prices are climbing.
Cheers to 2022

04/02/2021

Some of the challenges that face sugarmakers. A tree fell across the lines. Broke the support wire and the pipe.

03/28/2021

Making syrup today, stop by for a sample.

03/03/2021

Big news! In April 2020 we ventured into a new area of interest. We purchased a used bourbon barrel, filled it with premium maple syrup, and let it age and infuse for about 11 months. We're bottling the finished product in these cute little flask-shaped bottles, and it will be available for purchase, this sugaring season! Don't miss out! We only made one barrel, so order yours today!

03/02/2021

Everything was going great in the sugarhouse, and then the power goes out. The temperature is dropping, sugar in the RO membranes. What to do? Find a generator for the tractor. Use vise grips to keep the pin in the hitch. Hook up the wires, and make syrup. All in a days work.

03/01/2021

First boil of the season is tonight. Lots more sap than expected. Stop by and and enjoy the sugarhouse experience.

02/28/2021

Another battle with the snow, won. One day closer to making syrup.

02/26/2021

Snow may make the 2021 season more difficult, however it won't stop us.

02/19/2021

So everyone is talking about snow. Heres a short video of what its like tapping trees with 36" of snow on the ground.

01/22/2021

A quick tour of the newest pump station. Just about ready for sap.

01/20/2021

14" of lake effect snow overnight. Snow shoes required. 30" in the woods.