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Bo Zarts

(26,228 posts)
Wed Dec 10, 2025, 05:31 PM Wednesday

Inside a working fire lookout tower in the Bitterroot Range of the Idaho/Montana state boundary



(Almost everything you need, in a 15'x15' room that is 30' above the top of a 7700' mountain peak)
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Inside a working fire lookout tower in the Bitterroot Range of the Idaho/Montana state boundary (Original Post) Bo Zarts Wednesday OP
that is a righteous bedspread Skittles Wednesday #1
like AllaN01Bear Wednesday #9
like #3 KS Toronado Wednesday #11
"" AllaN01Bear Wednesday #13
looks to be Kali Wednesday #14
It's a fancy... 2naSalit Wednesday #16
Looks like the perfect escape. Borogove Wednesday #2
My dream job. applegrove Wednesday #3
I always enjoy your photos Bo Zarts barbtries Wednesday #4
Beautifully decked out, Bo Zarts!! cilla4progress Wednesday #5
Nice - what a view. waterwatcher123 Wednesday #6
There is a propane heater on the wall to the left of the stove .. Bo Zarts Wednesday #7
Wow, that is cold. waterwatcher123 Wednesday #12
Privacy? You look pretty exposed - even with those drawn-down shades. erronis Wednesday #8
Inquiring minds want to know... AllyCat Wednesday #10
Down three flights of stairs, and then about 60 yards into the woods .. Bo Zarts 13 hrs ago #17
Was thinking that was the case. AllyCat 12 hrs ago #18
Love the Pendelton blanket! 2naSalit Wednesday #15

2naSalit

(99,419 posts)
16. It's a fancy...
Wed Dec 10, 2025, 08:53 PM
Wednesday

Wool Pendleton, they are really nice in cold temps. That reminds me, I need to get one, always wanted one, have to get my friend to go get one for me, I know the pattern I want.

waterwatcher123

(442 posts)
6. Nice - what a view.
Wed Dec 10, 2025, 05:58 PM
Wednesday

How cold does it get at 7730' feet above sea level (do not see a heater of any type)?

Bo Zarts

(26,228 posts)
7. There is a propane heater on the wall to the left of the stove ..
Wed Dec 10, 2025, 06:17 PM
Wednesday

The lookout is only staffed during the summer months, but it can still get cold. I have seen it down to around 32°F before. What is really cold is a stretch of a few days of rain and fog, with a near-constant temperature in the low 40s. Than is bone-chilling cold.

waterwatcher123

(442 posts)
12. Wow, that is cold.
Wed Dec 10, 2025, 08:04 PM
Wednesday

Those wonderful windows probably lose a great deal of heat at night too. Is the structure insulated in any way (just curious)? Do you have to move around up there just to keep the blood flowing and to stay alert?

You have an interesting job. I worked with lots of USFS employees as someone who did work for the state of MN on water quality. But we were pretty well frozen while wading through cold water, or trying to retrace our routes to recover forgotten car keys.

erronis

(22,318 posts)
8. Privacy? You look pretty exposed - even with those drawn-down shades.
Wed Dec 10, 2025, 07:25 PM
Wednesday

Never know when some prevert isn't going to zoom around with his drone....

Bo Zarts

(26,228 posts)
17. Down three flights of stairs, and then about 60 yards into the woods ..
Thu Dec 11, 2025, 11:02 AM
13 hrs ago


Beware of bears, mountain lions, and wolves. No country for old men!

AllyCat

(18,435 posts)
18. Was thinking that was the case.
Thu Dec 11, 2025, 12:43 PM
12 hrs ago

Middle of the night seems a chamber pot would be my go-to.

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