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January 8th Post Fire Update
Sunday our wonderful staff met up for a afternoon of fellowship and to recognize their excellent service the past year. It was the first time we were all together since the fire on October 10th. We also distributed the funds from the GoFundMe fundraiser organized by Maplelag guests. Thanks to everyone who contributed. Full January 8th update.
January 8th Post Fire Update
Sunday our staff met up for a afternoon of fellowship. It was the first time we were all together since the fire on October 10th. It was good to see everyone. We also distributed the funds from the GoFundMe fundraiser organized by Maplelag guests. Thanks to everyone who contributed.
We’ve been blessed with some incredible weather the past few weeks which has been great for clearing the site. A couple more weeks of favorable weather and everything should be cleared.
We continue to brainstorm ideas and add to the “spaghettini bowl of thoughts” we we seek clarity and focus for moving forward. Thanks again for all the love and support and continued letters and monetary donations. We are beyond grateful.
Maplelag Fire October 10th, 2022
On Monday October 10th a fire broke out in the main lodge at Maplelag resulting in a total loss of the lodge. Thankfully no one was hurt and we are all safe at Maplelag. We are at a loss for words and completely devastated.
We want to thank all the fire departments that came and their valiant efforts to keep things in control to prevent further damage to the outlying cabins, as well as all the emergency personnel that assisted and monitored the situation days after.
We are touched by local acts of kindness, messages and heartfelt words and offers of financial support. Please keep us in your prayers as we move forward and follow the next steps for Maplelag.
December 29th Post Fire Update
This week we started clearing debris from the fire on October 10th that destroyed the main lodge at Maplelag.
Even with the colder temps last week, crews were still sorting preparing for removal. Thanks to the dedication of the heavy equipment operators working in sub zero temperatures. We are hopeful the main surface debris will be removed by the end of January before we continue final clean up and dirt work in the spring and early summer.
Actual rebuilding and the timing depends on a number of things from cost of fire services, debris removal (both of these items are running higher than expected) insurance, new business model operating plan, staffing and our recovery from restrictions placed on our business operations during the Covid years.
If you are coming to day ski during the week, please be mindful of the trucks coming in and out. The drivers are aware of skiers and are using extra caution on the road. Also, please stay clear of the site for everyone safety. To view the site area, please observe from the ski trail at the main trail head.
Over Christmas we enjoyed a few short but treasured days of family time. It was great having everyone home. Thanks everyone who sent us special Christmas cards and gifts. We deeply appreciate it and are very grateful.
One of the activities we are still enjoying is the wood fired sauna and cutting a hole in the ice to take the plunge. No matter the time of year, we always take a dip into Little Sugarbush at least once a week….a great way to end the day!
We will have the sauna going on the weekends and season pass holders are welcome to use the sauna. We will do our best to keep the sauna stoked but if you plan to use, best to stoke the fire a few times.
We hope everyone is having a Happy Holiday season!