Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout

Its a beautiful place. The comfort of your stay is dependent on whether there is power at the tower (not a guarantee) and how respectful the previous renters were.

Its a beautiful place. The comfort of your stay is dependent on whether there is power at the tower (not a guarantee) and how respectful the previous renters were.

Had to snowshoe up.
Didn't know there was a wind advisory that night until I reached the top (max 90ph winds).
Had I known about the wind advisory beforehand, I would not have gone up.
Luckily I had ear plugs and slept soundly (downstairs).
It's an amazing place. Just a little unsettling in high wind!

Had to snowshoe up.
Didn't know there was a wind advisory that night until I reached the top (max 90ph winds).
Had I known about the wind advisory beforehand, I would not have gone up.
Luckily I had ear plugs and slept soundly (downstairs).
It's an amazing place. Just a little unsettling in high wind!

Awesome view and experience. Snow cover is not deep enough to require snowshoes, just boots. Awesome 360 degree views from the tower. The plug-in space heater that we had last year was missing, and the wall heater in the tower could not get it above 30 degrees inside with all the wind. The downstairs was warmer. A very unique experience.

Awesome view and experience. Snow cover is not deep enough to require snowshoes, just boots. Awesome 360 degree views from the tower. The plug-in space heater that we had last year was missing, and the wall heater in the tower could not get it above 30 degrees inside with all the wind. The downstairs was warmer. A very unique experience.

Maximize life experiences! This place is rad.

Maximize life experiences! This place is rad.

Carried up 11 liters of water for 1 night for 2 people. Ended up using about 7 liters between cooking, cleaning, and drinking. Big front right burner on stove does not work. Sign/string gate to dissuade hikers from climbing to upper deck is missing/inadequate. Need a more permanent chain/wooden sign... too windy for a lamented paper one. But the draw down door worked well. Overall great place to spend the night and would highly recommend. I will be back for sure.

Carried up 11 liters of water for 1 night for 2 people. Ended up using about 7 liters between cooking, cleaning, and drinking. Big front right burner on stove does not work. Sign/string gate to dissuade hikers from climbing to upper deck is missing/inadequate. Need a more permanent chain/wooden sign... too windy for a lamented paper one. But the draw down door worked well. Overall great place to spend the night and would highly recommend. I will be back for sure.