Welcome back to the channel, guys. In this one, Odi and I hike three miles into the Montana backcountry with a (partially self-inflicted) 60 lb pack to stay overnight in the Big Hole Lookout—a 90+ year old fire tower originally built in 1930. I’ve stayed in a handful of decommissioned lookouts, but I’d never been in this one, and seeing it in person after watching the restoration videos was honestly unreal. The volunteers brought this place back to near-original shape, and it’s one of those experiences where you walk in and immediately get goosebumps. I give you a full tour of the lookout—cook area, supplies, water storage, the twin mattress setup, and the fireplace (sadly didn’t need it). I also go into the history: it last served as an active fire lookout in 1972, was eligible for the National Register of Historic Places in 1984, and was rehabilitated through Passport in Time projects that wrapped up in 2017. We cook a simple ramen dinner with hamburger and veggies, deal with some annoying flying-ant bugs, and then soak in sunset, stars, and a killer sunrise with coffee. I also answer common questions—how to rent these on recreation.gov, what it costs (this one was $45/night plus fees), and what I carry for personal protection (bear spray first, with a backup when it’s windy and exposed).