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DemoTex

(25,390 posts) Tue Jan 21, 2020, 05:51 PM Jan 2020

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After a three year hiatus, I'll be back working in a fire lookout this summer .. [View all]

I'll be working the Idaho high-country, in one of the highest fire lookouts (at 9945 feet!) in the US. I'll have views of the Salmon Mountains, the Sawtooth Range, and the River-of-No-Return Wilderness. I'll post more details as fire season gets closer.

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After a three year hiatus, I'll be back working in a fire lookout this summer .. [View all] DemoTex Jan 2020 OP

We can expect more great photos? kentuck Jan 2020 #1

With any luck! DemoTex Jan 2020 #26

What is your shift? nt USALiberal Jan 2020 #2

June - September DemoTex Jan 2020 #25

Constantly scanning for smoke? Only one person at a time in room? nt USALiberal Jan 2020 #38

I'm really looking forward to your reports and photos-- JohnnyLib2 Jan 2020 #3

Can't wait to see the pics! n/t livetohike Jan 2020 #4

+ struggle4progress Jan 2020 #32

Are you looking forward to this? It's been awhile. blm Jan 2020 #5

Some trepidation about the elevation .. DemoTex Jan 2020 #27

Wishing you the best. blm Jan 2020 #30

That was the one above Tucson? A HERETIC I AM Jan 2020 #47

Wondered what happened .... peacebuzzard Jan 2020 #6

Pretty cool inwiththenew Jan 2020 #7

Great! - I hope that means more pictures. Please. nt AnotherMother4Peace Jan 2020 #8

A great time for Kerouac's Desolation Angels! skip fox Jan 2020 #9

Required reading in the fire lookout .. DemoTex Jan 2020 #34

Yep - Desert Solitaire by the original Monkey Wrench Gangsta. erronis Jan 2020 #39

Isn't there a Philip Whalen watchtower sequesnce as well? skip fox Jan 2020 #46

We'll be here to liven up your world as always but especially during that term of service, DemoTex. Backseat Driver Jan 2020 #10

Aren't there some dangers to being in high altitudes? I hope there are some preventative Karadeniz Jan 2020 #11

I worked a lookout at about 9000 feet for three fire seasons .. DemoTex Jan 2020 #36

No more P-2 in your sig line? lpbk2713 Jan 2020 #12

Here 'ya go: DemoTex Jan 2020 #42

Outstanding. lpbk2713 Jan 2020 #43

Am I crazy flotsam Jan 2020 #49

sounds amazing...I look forward to you doing this and sharing again! FirstLight Jan 2020 #13

Congrats Bob Loblaw Jan 2020 #14

Good news! Love your photos. mountain grammy Jan 2020 #15

Good to hear! berni_mccoy Jan 2020 #16

I always thought fire lookout was a really cool job. Throck Jan 2020 #17

Green with Envy!!! marieo1 Jan 2020 #18

And your friends will be waiting to see you. Botany Jan 2020 #19

You would remind me! DemoTex Jan 2020 #37

💚💚💚 BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2020 #54

Cool! 2naSalit Jan 2020 #20

Need a book or two? marble falls Jan 2020 #21

Dayum! Don't forget your oxygen tanks... Wounded Bear Jan 2020 #22

Can't wait for the pics! shanti Jan 2020 #23

Very Cool That You're Back On The Scene! B Stieg Jan 2020 #24

righteous. looking forward to dispatches. Blues Heron Jan 2020 #28

I spent two summers on fire lookouts during the 70s. totodeinhere Jan 2020 #29

I am jealous. warmfeet Jan 2020 #31

My favorite part of Idaho! CabalPowered Jan 2020 #33

WONDERFUL! elleng Jan 2020 #35

Yay! blogslut Jan 2020 #40

Good news democrank Jan 2020 #41

Nice! Iggo Jan 2020 #44

i thought that u all were extinct , but i was wrong. boy i leanred something today. AllaN01Bear Jan 2020 #45

All the best! Hekate Jan 2020 #48

Very nice wysimdnwyg Jan 2020 #50

Please remember to light the Warning beacon of Gondor if needed. :) eom Sloumeau Jan 2020 #51

My questions... flying_wahini Jan 2020 #52

Alone, except for visitors .. DemoTex Jan 2020 #58

Damn! You taking oxygen with you? trof Jan 2020 #53

I think the masks drop down automatically .. DemoTex Jan 2020 #59

So glad to hear this! catchnrelease Jan 2020 #55

Looking forward to new photos! burrowowl Jan 2020 #56

Wow! I hope you enjoy the time, take LOTS of photos mnhtnbb Jan 2020 #57