The historic Slate Peak Fire Lookout, one of the highest elevation lookouts in Washington State, collapsed during the winter of 2025–2026 after 70 years standing watch over the North Cascades. The loss of historic lookouts is deeply felt by those who care about fire history and public lands. Though the structure is gone, the story of Slate Peak and its long history will forever remain part of this landscape.

A huge thanks to the North Cascades Smokejumper Base and Methow Valley Ranger District for their paracargo drop of restoration supplies for the North Twentymile lookout site.

We are excited to announce a new Forest Fire Lookout Association subchapter in North Central Washington State, the Methow Valley Forest Fire Lookout Association (MVFFLA).

Thanks to the volunteer efforts of David Adams and the Carpenters Local 70 (now 425) in Burlington, the historical L-5 lookout at Mebee Pass is getting newly restored shutters!

The MVFFLA would like to extend a huge thank you to Filson for jumpstarting our new local chapter with a generous $1,000 donation! Filson has been a huge supporter of our local fire lookouts and we are thrilled to continue our partnership.