Montana’s fire lookout towers are much-loved icons of the National Forests, and have played a vital role in wildland fire management for over a century. Mark’s presentation will take a look at the lives of the men and women who have staffed these towers over the generations - a unique shared experience that is remarkably little-changed today.
Mark Hufstetler spent his childhood at Forest Service ranger stations within the Challis, Bridger, and Dixie National Forests. His first visit to Twin Peaks lookout sparked a lifelong interest. During and after college, Mark spent six years with Glacier National Park concessions, seeking out the park’s lookouts on his days off. Mark received his master’s degree in History at Montana State University, and spent three decades as a professional historian before deciding he wanted to get back into the outdoors. In 2015 he joined the volunteer lookout program for the Flathead National Forest, and spent 24 days in Cooney, Cyclone, and Baptiste Lookouts. In 2018, Mark staffed Porphyry Peak Lookout with the Lewis and Clark National Forest before returning in 2019 to Baptiste Lookout as a paid staffer. He’s worked there ever since and plans to return in 2024.
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