24 Hours at West Virginia’s Most Remote Fire Tower

Join me and ‪@ianthrash‬ on an adventure to West Virginia as we explore a historic Fire Tower and the life of a Fire Lookout. We journey to the Bald Knob Fire Tower, one of the most hard-to-access towers in the Appalachian Mountains, accompanied by Skip Heater, the man who restored it. Discover the challenges and rewards of restoring the tower and the adjacent cabin, and what inspired the restoration. We delve into what life was like for the fire watchmen who lived and worked in these remote outposts, surrounded by the stunning West Virginia Highlands. Explore the beauty of the tower and the process of restoring it to its former glory, learning about the unique challenges of accessing the site and the rewarding experience of unplugging from the modern world.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Navigating West Virginia's Wilderness
02:51 - What it's like to Restore a Fire Tower and Cabin
08:51 - Climbing West Virginia's Most Remote Fire Tower
11:11 - What were Fire Towers Used For?
14:15 - The Best Part of Being a Fire Lookout
20:27 - Reflecting on the Legacy of the Appalachian Fire Towers
26:36 - Blooper

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