This lookout was amazing! There was very little snow at the "Y" of the Stemple Pass Rd, so we attempted to drive all the way to the cabin. We were pleasantly surprised to be able to go the whole way with 4WD and Studded snow tires! There is plenty of wood at the cabin for the next several months for sure if not the next winter. We had packed our own wood as we were unsure if there would be, but there was plenty! There is also a small propane heater, but this is missing a thermocouple, so it is non functional. There were two small propane tanks there for the propane cook stove that we did not use. We had a great stay! Except for the beds are awful. My husband has chronic back pain, and although we had booked for two nights, we were unable to stay the second day as the foam pad on ply wood was just not sufficient. The additional beds are just camping cots. Nice ones! But still just spring frame camping cots. We will defiantly be back, but will only plan to stay one night.

This lookout was amazing! There was very little snow at the "Y" of the Stemple Pass Rd, so we attempted to drive all the way to the cabin. We were pleasantly surprised to be able to go the whole way with 4WD and Studded snow tires! There is plenty of wood at the cabin for the next several months for sure if not the next winter. We had packed our own wood as we were unsure if there would be, but there was plenty! There is also a small propane heater, but this is missing a thermocouple, so it is non functional. There were two small propane tanks there for the propane cook stove that we did not use. We had a great stay! Except for the beds are awful. My husband has chronic back pain, and although we had booked for two nights, we were unable to stay the second day as the foam pad on ply wood was just not sufficient. The additional beds are just camping cots. Nice ones! But still just spring frame camping cots. We will defiantly be back, but will only plan to stay one night.

The lookout was left clean and mostly stocked. The outhouse was very clean and stocked. We happened to be there during a storm and the entire night it felt like we were on a train (moving and wind/rain noise). There were many flies inside when we arrived but there was a fly swatter (a new one may be warranted). Having the games there was nice as the wind and lightening prevented a desire to hike. Not super crowded, but there were a few through hikers who stopped by. The wood stove worked fine, we brought our own jet boil. I think I would bring sleep pads and plan on sleeping on the floor next time. The twin "bed" was uncomfortably dirty and the cot was pieced together. Overall, a fun experience and I would do it again.

The lookout was left clean and mostly stocked. The outhouse was very clean and stocked. We happened to be there during a storm and the entire night it felt like we were on a train (moving and wind/rain noise). There were many flies inside when we arrived but there was a fly swatter (a new one may be warranted). Having the games there was nice as the wind and lightening prevented a desire to hike. Not super crowded, but there were a few through hikers who stopped by. The wood stove worked fine, we brought our own jet boil. I think I would bring sleep pads and plan on sleeping on the floor next time. The twin "bed" was uncomfortably dirty and the cot was pieced together. Overall, a fun experience and I would do it again.

In Sum: Quiet, Mostly Private, and a Great Time! Despite 3 days of near constant rain, cloud cover so dense you couldn't see 2 feet in front of you, and the occasional wind gust, we had a great time and stayed warm in the cabin! Ample firewood was available though the splitting maul in the cabin was pretty well dulled with rolls and chips in some spots. (If you're driving up, consider bringing your own!) No wildlife but plenty of recent elk sign near the mines. I'm certain they just held out on us due to the weather. From reading other reviews, privacy seems to be hit or miss. We only had one visitor on the very first day. He rode up on a motorcycle, talked to my spouse for a few minutes, and then made his way back down the mountain, then no other visitors in the remaining 2 days - and our stay took place over the weekend. The road up near the top when you get out of the trees was decently steep and rough. I wouldn't take a sedan up there, but I don't think you need a lifted pick up to make the drive either. We did some exploring in the area and especially enjoyed the two antique stores available for browsing. One, Rusty Relics, and the other a hidden gem found by following the posted signs on the main road back in a more residential area. We checked out Aunt Molly's WMA and Brown's Lake as well and will be back to visit both again! Things to Note: • 2 battery operated lanterns were available, 4 D batteries are needed for each. There were two smaller lanterns also available which required AA batteries. • One of the available descriptions of the cabin listed fire rings/pits and a picnic table. These things are not available. The only things currently outside the cabin are the firewood stack and the "beacon". • Leaving the cabin clean and organized leaves the experience enjoyable for those who come after you - no one wants to check in to a chaotic cabin. :)

In Sum: Quiet, Mostly Private, and a Great Time! Despite 3 days of near constant rain, cloud cover so dense you couldn't see 2 feet in front of you, and the occasional wind gust, we had a great time and stayed warm in the cabin! Ample firewood was available though the splitting maul in the cabin was pretty well dulled with rolls and chips in some spots. (If you're driving up, consider bringing your own!) No wildlife but plenty of recent elk sign near the mines. I'm certain they just held out on us due to the weather. From reading other reviews, privacy seems to be hit or miss. We only had one visitor on the very first day. He rode up on a motorcycle, talked to my spouse for a few minutes, and then made his way back down the mountain, then no other visitors in the remaining 2 days - and our stay took place over the weekend. The road up near the top when you get out of the trees was decently steep and rough. I wouldn't take a sedan up there, but I don't think you need a lifted pick up to make the drive either. We did some exploring in the area and especially enjoyed the two antique stores available for browsing. One, Rusty Relics, and the other a hidden gem found by following the posted signs on the main road back in a more residential area. We checked out Aunt Molly's WMA and Brown's Lake as well and will be back to visit both again! Things to Note: • 2 battery operated lanterns were available, 4 D batteries are needed for each. There were two smaller lanterns also available which required AA batteries. • One of the available descriptions of the cabin listed fire rings/pits and a picnic table. These things are not available. The only things currently outside the cabin are the firewood stack and the "beacon". • Leaving the cabin clean and organized leaves the experience enjoyable for those who come after you - no one wants to check in to a chaotic cabin. :)

I went up to get my last little taste of winter. The snow conditions were poor for cross country skiing, slushy on top and quickly deteriorating. I took the Marsh Cr Rd to the trailhead turnoff, and then skinned up the CDT the rest of the way. I wouldn't recommend that last part, the snow was very soft and difficult to travel across. However, the other way up, the "green" route, didn't have snow on the top half mile. Beautiful sunny days the whole time I was there. I forgot sunscreen. Sun on snow burned me pretty good.

I went up to get my last little taste of winter. The snow conditions were poor for cross country skiing, slushy on top and quickly deteriorating. I took the Marsh Cr Rd to the trailhead turnoff, and then skinned up the CDT the rest of the way. I wouldn't recommend that last part, the snow was very soft and difficult to travel across. However, the other way up, the "green" route, didn't have snow on the top half mile. Beautiful sunny days the whole time I was there. I forgot sunscreen. Sun on snow burned me pretty good.

Bring batteries for the lanterns. Never go to the potty without a dry roll of TP with you. Took us about 5 hours to get up by snow shoe during an active snow and a winter weather advisory. The ride was brutally windy and the toughest part but the structure is sturdy. Pack light as the cabin has more than you’ll expect! Pet friendly and we were all SO thankful for the on-site wood. An unforgettable adventure.

Bring batteries for the lanterns. Never go to the potty without a dry roll of TP with you. Took us about 5 hours to get up by snow shoe during an active snow and a winter weather advisory. The ride was brutally windy and the toughest part but the structure is sturdy. Pack light as the cabin has more than you’ll expect! Pet friendly and we were all SO thankful for the on-site wood. An unforgettable adventure.