Staying in a Fire Lookout Cabin

With 93 remaining fire lookouts to explore in WA state, @camilovsurf and I were lucky enough to stay in one of the 7 first come first serve options available in the state for a living museum lodging experience nestled on a mountain peak above and in the clouds. At 6890 ft above sea level and a 3300 elevation gain, this one is not for the faint of heart for first time backpack packers and is trickier in the winter as its surrounded by avalanche terrain. First come first serves means traveling with the hopes of getting the lookout, and being prepared to descend the mountain and find nearby campsites below if it is already occupied by other hikers (regardless of the weather which can turn quickly as we experienced here.) For firelookout stays, check the information on them, some require permits to camp in the area as this one does. Always check the weather and go prepared with all your camping gear in the event it is occupied. As a former luxury hotelier, its funny that we prefer to stay in fire lookouts, yurts, tents, and teepees, together and live on a yacht (just bought a camper to elevate our adventures together even further). These types of lodging and experiences have been able to connect us with nature, each other and ourselves so much more than any hotel establishment or our former luxury apartment dwellings ever could or did.