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

[Bo Zarts]

(Almost everything you need, in a 15'x15' room that is 30' above the top of a 7700' mountain peak)
©2025 Bo Zarts Studio

[Skittles]

1. that is a righteous bedspread

beautiful

[AllaN01Bear]

9. like

[KS Toronado]

11. like #3

[AllaN01Bear]

13. ""

[Kali]

14. looks to be

a Pendleton Blanket
https://www.pendleton-usa.com/home-blankets/blankets-bedding/wool-blankets/

[2naSalit]

16. It's a fancy...

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.

[Borogove]

2. Looks like the perfect escape.

[applegrove]

3. My dream job.

[barbtries]

4. I always enjoy your photos Bo Zarts

That blankie is spectacular.

[cilla4progress]

5. Beautifully decked out, Bo Zarts!!

[waterwatcher123]

6. Nice - what a view.

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

[Bo Zarts]

7. There is a propane heater on the wall to the left of the stove ..

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]

12. Wow, that is cold.

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]

8. Privacy? You look pretty exposed - even with those drawn-down shades.

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

[AllyCat]

10. Inquiring minds want to know...

…how do you manage toilet facilities?

[Bo Zarts]

17. Down three flights of stairs, and then about 60 yards into the woods ..

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

[AllyCat]

18. Was thinking that was the case.

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

[2naSalit]

15. Love the Pendelton blanket!

Really brings color to the pace!