I have been trying to get a rental at a lookout tower for years. I have fought wildland fire with the forest service for 10 years and this is the first time I was able to make a reservation. It was 1 mi hike in under freezing conditions with lots of snow already on the ground. That wasn't going to stop me. What did stop me however was the fact when I got there, there was no firewood provided. That information was not relayed to me with my reservation details. You cant expect someone to pack in overnight gear & food AND pack firewood in 1 mi. When I got there I had to turn around and leave and didn't even get to spend the night.

I have been trying to get a rental at a lookout tower for years. I have fought wildland fire with the forest service for 10 years and this is the first time I was able to make a reservation. It was 1 mi hike in under freezing conditions with lots of snow already on the ground. That wasn't going to stop me. What did stop me however was the fact when I got there, there was no firewood provided. That information was not relayed to me with my reservation details. You cant expect someone to pack in overnight gear & food AND pack firewood in 1 mi. When I got there I had to turn around and leave and didn't even get to spend the night.