This was our 2nd visit in 3 years. Two sides of the lookout windows remain covered by plywood which was OK (keeps the cabin cooler). Especially being there in the early season we brought a mouse trap but didn't need to use it. Happy to see the new wood shed which contained lots of firewood still and a very good axe although we didn't use the wood stove. The cabin did not have any appropriate cleaning supplies for washing the very dirty windows. We did the best we could w/antiseptic wipes. For absolutely stunning views of the Bitterroot Mountains of which only a few are visible from the lookout, a side drive to the Ward Lode mine site was stunning. An appropriate FS map is recommended. For older bodies the provided sleeping mats are really hard; recommend to bring cozier mats to place on top. Would also be helpful for someone to bring lock oil to lubricate the gate lock which is a nail breaker so difficult it is to turn the numbers. The lock on the cabin functions much better.

Wonderful spot for sunrises and sunsets! Well stocked with cooking and a few cleaning items. Wear good shoes/confident in mobility because I could see walking on the rocks to be difficult. Overall great experience!

Wonderful spot for sunrises and sunsets! Well stocked with cooking and a few cleaning items. Wear good shoes/confident in mobility because I could see walking on the rocks to be difficult. Overall great experience!

Wood well stocked, tidy, plenty of propane. Mattresses kind of hard thought. Would bring my own air mattresses next time.

Wood well stocked, tidy, plenty of propane. Mattresses kind of hard thought. Would bring my own air mattresses next time.

We backpacked in. I underestimated the difficulty level. Once we made it into the lookout we had a fantastic time. Everything you need is there. The constant fierce winds took some getting used to. It was truly spectacular and humbling experience! Wonderful!

We backpacked in. I underestimated the difficulty level. Once we made it into the lookout we had a fantastic time. Everything you need is there. The constant fierce winds took some getting used to. It was truly spectacular and humbling experience! Wonderful!

great but cold and windy

great but cold and windy

Absolutely GORGEOUS! The views were flipping incredible and worth every mile. But ...be warned.... if you ski up it is a very steep 7 mi with 2.3 ft of elevation gain which took us 4 mi to complete. Luckily we followed a snowmobile track so we didn't have to break trail. We got a late start so if we had to break trail we wouldn't have made it. There was a woodbox full of wood so plenty for several nights, however, we didn't see or find any more cut wood to restock. If you are a snowmobiler it would be great if you could bring some wood in to carry some extra weight for us leg powered machines 😄