Lookout and Trail Maintenance

The Everett Mountaineers Lookout and Trail Maintenance (LOTM) Committee has a long history of fire lookout restoration and maintenance, and trail maintenance, in the Cascades.

The committee coordinates volunteer efforts on the ongoing maintenance of Pilchuck Lookout and Three Fingers Lookout, and played a key role in the 1989 renovation of Pilchuck Lookout, and the mid-1980s restoration of Three Fingers Lookout.

The committee has wrapped up an eight year-long project made possible only through the dedicated efforts of many volunteers—the restoration of Heybrook Lookout. Hundreds of volunteer hours, and thousands of dollars donated by businesses and organizations, have made possible the restoration of the lookout, which sits at the top of a 70-foot tower.

In addition to lookout restoration and maintenance, The Everett Mountaineers has been active in trail maintenance for many years. Working originally with the U.S. Forest Service in small groups of volunteers, clearing popular trails of brush and replanting trampled meadows bordering alpine lakes, in recent years the LOTM Committee has sponsored and coordinated 100+ volunteer work parties to commemorate National Trails Day. The Branch's efforts on National Trails Day has won the respect of non-profit organizations and land management agencies, while improving the quality of designated trails, and constructing new ones.

For additional information on The Everett Mountaineers Lookout and Trail Maintenance program, send e-mail to lotm@everettmountaineers.org.

Forest Fire Lookout Restoration Volunteers Needed

The Lookout and Trail Maintenance Committee, well known throughout the Club and the Mt. Baker and Snoqualmie Ranger Districts as leaders in volunteer work, is always looking for volunteers to help out on fire lookouts maintained by the Everett Branch.

Step back in time and live the life of a fire lookout crew. These National Historic Buildings played an integral part in the history of the road and trail systems we have today. The passage of time and harsh environments plus the many visitors put much wear and tear on the Lookouts so there is always work to be done.

Work done on lookouts can be anything from carrying tools and materials up, to specialized construction. Most of the work though is scraping and painting involving many spectacular views. The work is very satisfying and much appreciated by visitors.