• Carhartt coat & bibs – Not only do we need insulation to stay warm in the woods during winter, but tough material that can stand up to pricker-bushes (note the double layer by the knees)
• Utility belt – the many pockets help keep taps and fittings organized and easy to access
• Tool leashes – have you ever dropped a tool in the woods in deep snow?
• DeWalt drill – we use special drill bits to drill holes in our trees, only about 1.5” deep to minimize scarring
• Hammer – we have to make sure the taps are in securely in order to avoid leaks
• One-handed tool – a specialized tool that is used to push fittings tightly into the tubing
• Hat & face/neck warmer – we are often tapping in sub-freezing temperatures

Tapper/model: Kameron Ganje

Some of our 2020 tapping crew ready to get started this morning. Temperatures in the teens won’t stop us!

We’ve been busy and are over halfway through tapping our 22,000+ trees. Stay tuned for more updates!