The Benefits of Living Alone on a Mountain (2014)
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- Although fire lookouts continue to be critical front-line components of our forest system’s battle to detect and prevent wildfires, their roles often times go unnoticed, due largely to both the manual nature of the work involved and the quiet, extremely solitary nature of the working environment. Leif Haugen is a fire lookout in a remote corner of the Flathead National Forest in northwestern Montana, and each summer he lives and works alone on top of a mountain three miles from the Canadian border. A simple, somewhat primitive one-room structure serves as both his home and office; however, what it may lack in amenities (neither electricity nor running water are available) is more than compensated for by the majestic, 360-degree views of the world that his perch provides. With only a remote radio to keep him connected to the outside world, Leif’s primary responsibility is to scan the valley floor for any signs of destructive fire activity - one which calls for enduring long stretches of tedium and an eagle’s eye and quick response the moment fire is spotted or lighting strikes in the distance. There are approximately 500 active lookouts currently operating in some of the most rugged and desolate outposts of the American West. The Lookout captures both the critical nature of one fire lookout's work as well as the life of quiet, contemplative solitude which accompanies his job.
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He is also responsible for lighting a signal fire if Gondor ever needs to get in touch with Rohan.
+aureliusva Excellent LOL!!!
aureliusva 100th like you deserve it good one.
once, a flock of hot female elves pass by. but he was busy with his notes.
lol! But, "one does not simply......"
hahahaha good 1
My Aunt was a fire lookout in Oregon in the 40's and 50's. All supplies for the season had to be packed in by mule. She had wonderful diaries to read.
Um, huh?
I'm curious, what did she take for her staple food?
That's a great question. I know a little. We discussed it when I was a child. Beans, rice, flour, lard, dried meat, dry corn meal, sugar, coffee. She mentioned taking apples and they had eaten those within weeks of arriving. They got to hunt and trap and fish all they wanted.
Interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Have her diaries ever been made public?
"the more time I have by my self the more I love my world." Nuff said.
Yes exactly.. good quote
By the Wilderness? I agree. In the city? Nah.
@@davidortiz3094 exactly.
"the more time I have by myself, [the less time I have to be around other people], the more I love my world."
This is such a dream job. Sleeping on a mountain just for one day gives you a bit more of a perspective on life.
Why only for a single day...
I would do this in a heart beat. All year long.
Then drop by some time.
Awesome
me too.
Debra Wolf: For free.
In most areas there are organizations that allow you to volunteer! I suggest you look around your local areas for one!
My Dad supported himself through college and grad school doing this for the Forest Service during the weekends and full time in the summer. My sister was a lookout for a full year after she got her undergrad degree.
If you want to do it, you 1st get on with the forest service, and then you get into the fire prevention branch. Better if you have a college degree for the forest service, unless you want to intern for a while. Since it's a federal job, it is a process.
One of my best friends has been a forest service archaeologist for 11 years.
It's good work if you can get it.
this is awesome can you give more info
what a blessing
@@4haze2oh Jeepers, they gave plenty of info. If you want more, go and search it out for yourself.
If you have that little self-motivation, I doubt you're suited for a lookout role, and I doubt you'd actually do much about it.
What a life! I'm an introvert and would love this! New windows and some solar. Heaven. Livin' the life!
I would be meditating all the time if I had this job. Ideal!
I think to be there is a meditation within itself.
I would be smoking good weed all the time if I had this job.
@@soulfulterrain3143 then you're not suited for the job, are you.
I was a child when we went to Montana on a holiday.. Even my toys couldn't distract me from noticing the beauty of its nature.. I still remember the taste water from the stream..
I didn't even know this kind of job existed. I would absolutely LOVE that for 8 weeks a year!
Joe, are you kidding me. Paying to stay in a log cabin that has none of the amenities and paying up to 80$.
I guess this guy is at least getting paid to perform these tasks. Sure, the environment is splendid but I guess little people would stay much longer then a day as a lot of people seem unable to survive without their dumb phone in their immediate reach to see the stupid messages on other peoples facebook accounts. I guess torture for some of these youngsters would be depriving them of their cell phone. Solitary confinement even in a beautifull environment would not be appealing to many of these people. I guess those of us who can see the beauty of this place are still in touch with there souls. Unfortunately this is a very tiny group. Good luck to all of you
wim lammens I'm young and I'm attempting to get in careers likes this. Our schools and our parents attempt to introduce the young to technology. Which is sad, really. I use my tablet for reading, school work, writing and listening to music. Not all young people are bad.
wim lammens very ignorant comment.
A job for 8 weeks a year is called a vacation.
CzechRiot You haven't gone mining
Peace and freedom from competition and society is why I moved to the mountains.
+Svetla Nikolova PS. I would have loved to work in a place like this. I would have moved there in a heartbeat. But God had another country for home in mind. However , I am happy with my mountain home now!
Svetla Nikolova What country do you live in?
MashAllah
This is one of my favorite videos on TH-cam. Every once in a while I watch it again and it never seems to loose its sense. Plus I love that cabin and woud love that life.
For years I have spent a couple weeks each summer in remote lookouts just like this one. I am very thankful to the people who maintain these jewels and make it possible for a city person like myself to experience the wonder of the wilds.
This video makes me relive it all, thank you!!
linda ballard I would bet it's one of the best things in the world! Thanks for helping keep the forest and its inhabitants safe. ❤☮
The more news, you hear, introversion looking so appealing!
Im 60 years old now, had i known this perfect job was available in my youth i would have been one of these fire lookout rangers. I never knew this existed until this video. I lost out.! Glad for the people doing this. Yes it does take a person who is perfectly happy being alone and thats just who i am. Thank you posting this video.
This SO interesting! Beautiful 360 deg. view. Hard to even appreciate.
I would do this without pay, they could leave me in winter
+Ynse Schaap Exactly what I was thinking : )
***** Yes but what a solitude and only at a few fingers and toes cost ;-)
+Chillingsworth lets back up here honey - I'm female and I would do it without some man hanging on my neck lol - I like what some call that "lonely feeling"
***** not EVER just the time I was on the mountain, that would be my time to myself
+Ynse Schaap NO NEED FOR WINTER LOOKOUTS MOUNTAINS ARE COVERT BY SNOW
I did this for a couple of summers. I'll never forget that time.
Eric Lowenbach how did u get into this line of work? i live on the east coast and seriously considering doing this
Thank you.
@dietz wattson If you need to ask that question, instead of finding out for yourself, you'll never actually do it.
This was the dream job of a young forestry student that never did get to finish his studies and had to get an honest job in order to survive. Such a great office to work in.
My dream. I want to do this.
Christine Cortese i eant to be a Lighthouse keeper..... I was a Merchant Mariner for about 17 yrs....I love the Sea.
Good Job, thanks! Thank you for serving America and of course Canada!
I've worked a few jobs in backcountry huts of British Columbia. I've met some great people during the busy days. But the isolated days and weeks during the shoulder seasons - those were the truly amazing, spiritual experiences!
In the time of geostationary satellites and infra red cameras, it is amazing we still need solitary heroes like this.
please let me open the road to live myself in the nature like this man. I'm 22 , I hate the materialism I hat living in the society. I love nature like sea or flwoing wather like stream It's enough the forest and minimum foods and house and sea or stream. what place is best for that?
michaelarchive2525-To answer your question,Maine.
Rural Japan! Google it.
wow i would sooo love to do this
mm shure. Women cant breathe without attention-
As a kid we used to regularly hike up to the lookout on Tobias Mountain. As a kid I was enamored! I still am!!
I see staying busy is the key to over coming boredom. The fact he stays in contact by radio and listens to the chatter would have to help with human connections and I'd say early to bed and early to rise would be normal.
Eight weeks of peace and collecting your thoughts , so nice
Extremely interesting time spent on top the mountain there. It's a mix of service and personal experience whereby the inward journey is as fundamental as the results. Loved it. All the best. Mark.
The only thing I would worry about is having to encounter bears or mountain lions.
Get a nice 12gauge shotgun or for more long range needs a good .308 rifle with 3-12x, 42mm scope will do the trick! Hell, have both!
By the time you see a bear, its too late to use a long range rifle. He needs to be carrying a .44 on his side at all times, even when he's sleeping.
That is why you bring a firearm and some bear repellent. If a big cat comes at you, you will have no choice but to shoot it.
Incinerated Mdeical Waste Lives Matter Im not allowed to be in possession of firearm.
wow.. sad.. and very illegal to deny anybody their right to defend themselves.
The silence, I could listen to it all day. So peaceful!
The lack of music was such a nice touch. Really conveys that natural pace of life
This reminded me of the game Firewatch.
exactly. now i wanna play it again lol
who are you calling an idiot? firewatch is a damn masterpiece of a game, don't you dare insult it or anyone who enjoyed it
I've seen better trolls.. even as a troll you're just mediocre. Your life must be boring..
so what if it aint life? it's the closest most of us will get to being a lookout. i don't see why you need to get so mean
"a game ain't life". Yet he's on the internet insulting people. That's real life.
Those stars in the SKY were moving, it looked so amazing/
What a view! Clean air. No pollution. You can live to 150 years old here but kind of inconvenient to go shopping or visit your family. On the positive side, there's no fast foods to kill you or bad neighbors to fight with.
8:49 to 9:26
This is so true. I live in a semi rural area near a mountain and when its windy i often have trouble sleeping and when its calm or lightly raining I feel super chill and on clear nights it is almost romantic to just look at the sky, I can clearly see the milky way, big dipper and other planets like Jupiter Venus etc when they are up and sometimes I get Aurora's visible to the naked eye.
And not a single leaf blower to be heard. 8)
amen to NO LEAFBLOWERS. they are the worst noise polluters.
andrew ames Oi. If we could solve noise pollution that would be amazing.
I find that no one attempts to be quiet and as the world gets more populated the noise pollution even gets worse. I hear loud exhaust, racing cars, constant Sirens from emergencies, banging doors, barking dogs and alarms, and the dreaded horn from the car from all these alarms they are very annoying I would be very happy if those horns that go off when you set your alarm be outlawed. I have neighbors that set their alarm multiple times a day like we live in a bad neighborhood or something it's very annoying.
THIS IS THE LIFE!!!!! =D
Painter ex ex
What beautiful isolation. If it's that beautiful in during the summer, I can only imagine how much more it'd be in the winter.
And the SILENCE. Just... wow. Absolutely wonderful to think about doing.
Just beautiful, thanks for sharing this! I hope they're around for many, many years to come!
Amazingly beautiful and tranquil
great place to watch for ufos
Chris Diamond Travels Otherwise known as kites with lights ball lightning drones or cgi lol!
Jack Kerouac was a fire lookout and wrote about his experience in a book 'the Dharma Bums', getting youngsters of those times excited about connecting to nature and finding peace in solitude. Maybe this will also inspire a new generation.
This is absolutely glorious! Thank you for sharing this.
I have failed in society so I want to live rest of my life alone in such a similar beautiful place. I'm thinking moving to the Carpathians.
So informative
This was fantastic. Thank you all for sharing.
"The more time I have by myself, the more I love our world". (15:45 ) Agreed.
one with nature is beautiful
and he's never seen Bigfoot.
JD H. exactly
+John Booker Bigfoot is with Elvis in Area 51.
He sees Bigfoot and UFOs all the time. But if he wants to keep his job he doesn't report it.
Enjoyed this viedo. I have doe a couple solo back country back packing trips. It definitely puts your mind and spirit in a different place.
Thanks for the narrative description of the experience. It was appreciated.
Did that for 9 seasons in Alberta. We used slightly different radio protocols. I was on towers, 80-120'. Tons of critters and berries. Great memories. Incredible experiences and learning. Not for everyone, but for those at home in solitude in the woods... :)
Where do I apply?
+Jack O F F Exactly, another bullshit job created....some people do it for free.
+David Sanchez sounding like someone that lacks one ?? perhaps?
+plutoplatters oh yeah... someone who spots fires that burn the idiots up is a bullshit person !! love it
Hey nice face.....anyways not lacking a job retired at 52 and still bad ass. live in a super fire prone area don't need the fire department or the u.s forest service. besides most fires are started by both entity's. I can go on and on, but i really don't feel like educating you......
+Gary Anderson boo hoo...lol
What a stress free job,watch out for Grizzlies and mountain lions though.
Or any psychotic weirdos roaming around
If you are blessed like i was in 2001 to work a lookout in a area that hasn't been ravaged by fire recently, the view from outside your front door is marvelous.
Thank you for sharing this with the world. Wonderful.
Yea! It didn't take too long to read a few comments, and these too were like my own: very positive! I must admit, I would have to have my computer with me, there atop the Mountains, as this is always my Way to the world. I would love to be there, and actually have no problems with being alone; often prefer it.
The night skies were amazing there, and this would be something to have the ability to see that clearly. In 2015, I thought this was in North America, nothing that could ever again be studied. Amazing!
I hope he's packing some heat
.44 better be on his side all the time
Ditto. I know I would be packing mine.
For what? In much of the west there is very little threat from animals.
Not only for animals. Humans can be vicious too
TuacaWaca Not true at all. I live in Montana, not a city in Montana, and we have bears, moose, deer, antelope and badger on the property near the house frequently
what an experience that must be. thank you for keeping our forests safe. if you ever hire let me know. ✌
I understand *completely what he means. The freedom and lack of distraction can let your creativity soar and many other benefits. Great video.
This job would be incredible.
thanks for sharing... i wonder how you recorded all these videos while living alone (must be one of those solo video recording device)
Well done. A glimpse into the past before we relied on technology more than ourselves. I really enjoyed this having spent years as a pilot in firefighting and dealing a lot with lookouts. This film told a story, set a mood, and delivered dramatic footage. Two thumbs up.
Leif, I too am employed as a fire prevention officer. I live in semi-tropical eastern Australia. I live alone near the headwaters of a small river. My job is to manage the forest fuel overload. I make compost and mulch and other items from the organic waste stream. I love living by myself, and I love manicuring the forest, cutting back excessive vines, deadwood, palm and tree fern fronds when they have died. Sometimes the scenery is so obstructed with bark, fronds, sicks and vines that nothing can be seen, and it looks rank and untidy. After clearing the dead stuff out, there are often striking scenes that emerge. Beautiful little glimpses of the creek and distant ridges. It is like being a painter creating living landscapes.
I was wondering if you had much air traffic near your little outpost. It would be a great place to observe such things. I live under a busy jet corridor, and do daily observations and take many photos of morphing con trails. I ask because I saw traces of decomposing contrails in the background of some of your shots.
don't lock yourself out of the cabin
Maan the views
This is life goals. My eyes would be glued to those windows all day watching the mountains😍
What a beautifully crafted film. Could have watched at least 30mins. An awesome job to have.
If he spends all his summers on top of that mountain he must have a very understanding wife.
BalkanDeputy Nah, she's prob bangin someone else.
@@Wesley196148 REDPILLLLLL
Or better still, no wife at all.
I want his job
i've been living alone for 25 years now and i love it. No hazzles, suits me just fine. I never shower or bath or brush my tooth, any of that shit. It really is great. You should try it for 25 years - it certainly clears your head. It's very good to just get away for awhile!
the thing about people who shower is they all think they're better than everyone, the clean smelling sons a bitches.
What an awesome video. Id love to experience that kind of solitude and be immersed in such an incredible environment. Beautiful. An incredible job being done watching and relaying all that info. Very cool.
how could nature make it without humans watching out for fires?
I'm just looking at this because of the game Firewatch, but damn it'll be cool to have a job like this.
+ganter skyler Is it by chance that most of the layout of his house is similar to the game?
Not quite
I mean there's the map, the stove, the fireplace and surprisingly the door. Although, he almost looked like the main character from Firewatch
Your doing a great service you guys and galls. Thank You. Boo Yah !
Very Cool! And happy to hear that fire-lookouts are still operating.
isnt this like that one video game, firewatch?
Does anyone else think of Ranger Rick from the Red Green Show?
David M oh yeah
Helemaal alleen in de prachtige natuur, de rust en stilte, heerlijk.
6:35 what a stunning view. I am so grateful for being on this planet ❤
Seems a dream job for me. What is the position called? Where can I apply?
Sooo jealous, you are one lucky dog!! ha ha
What a lovely way to spend the summer...
Stunning. Our world is so beautiful.
my dream house
My dream job.
Nice job on the doc. Thanks a lot!
WOW ..... hope you realise how blessed you are !!
I will do this job for free as long as they give me free medical benefit (in my country its not free) and food. And they allow me to do gardening. That will be awesome. I can live for years on top of the mountain
Firewatch?
I've been up on those mountains and around the fire look outs. Gorgeous place
Excellent camera work. Thanks for this.
Can I be there forever? ;)
Yes, in making a comment on this video about living in a van , that I've seen here on youtube , I would like to say that I have been in a van , a 91 GMC van for approximately two years now and I love it . I once lived on Beach Boulevard property for like 34 years , I sold my home, I didn't lose it, but after going through a divorce 14 years ago I had to start all over again and a van is like a steel tent on wheels, I have an inverter here, I joined the gym so a gym that I can go to 24 hours around the clock so showers and getting cleaned up and tending on to health needs have not been a problem and even before then down here in Long Beach , Mississippi you can park on the beach enjoy the beach everyday, which I do I'm usually six or seven days a week out in the Gulf of Mexico on an inner tube , enjoying the Sun and the water and if I want to take a shower without going to the gym there are free showers here on the beach and there are eating establishments across the street from the beach, a service station, Waffle House, and seafood restaurants , it is really nice down here on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and so anyway folks living in the van isn't that bad after all , see now I can live on the beach and not have to pay taxes, but when living on the beach for 34 years in the house, taxes had to be paid , so it does have its advantages and it grieves me when I hear some men's wives on some of these videos make a statement that they had told their husbands that they would divorce them before living in the trailer or probably even more so they would if living in a van, my response to that is I think you're a bit spoiled like most Americans are with all the conveniences and luxuries of life that we've been blessed with for many years and I think that everybody needs to get a different mindset and get ready for hard times because hard times are not only here but we're getting ready to face nuclear war under this president that we're under right now, the Bible does not lie , and it lets me know Americas going to be hit by nuclear bombs folks, and once an Ahab takes control over any nation just read what judgement fell on the land when Jezebel and Ahab we're in control, what when you have a Supreme Court that's in agreement to legislate that which is an abomination in the sight of God , you can look for problems and the problems are here and they're only going to get intense so America look to lose more homes and so you need to start getting ready cuz you're not going to be in your home much longer, even get a tent, even though I've got the van I've even got a tent because of something ever happens to the van I'll at least have a tent over my head and God wants us to be thankful no matter what providence brings our way because this is not our home anyway we've got a better home waiting for in heaven, thank you Jesus, Amen. Visit my youtube channel moseseseseses, free lessons in French, Spanish, and Gregg Shorthand.
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That sounds like hard work, almost like you are trying to convince yourself, and us that you are happy living in a van. How do you wash your clothes? will restaurants even let you through the door looking like a bum? What do you do for money to buy meth, gas and food? I'm not being clever I really am curious.
how does your political opinion fit into this video/comment section....
Laundromats exist
I remember in the early 60s climbing a fire tower that was no longer in use. It was on the Gould City Road in the U.P. of Michigan not too far from our cabin. I used to wonder who had worked there and wished for a job like that. My favorite phrase from the video was "Keeping it simple".
Good for you! Many people should thank you for the time you take to keep them safe :)
how do you travel there , what about bears wolves etc
omg fire watch fans where you at???
Wow. I'd love to spend my summer like this.
What incredible photography.
Picture night time and it's raining and thundering and you see something tall hairy with big eyes peaking in the window at you as you lay there. I would of shitted on myself and been on my way out of there as soon as day break.
Kurii Kun thanks for the laugh