The Lookout Podcast

Host Luke Barrett is joined by Archeologist Emily Swett to tell the history behind Alta, the oldest surviving Forest Service Ranger Station in the United States, built in 1899.

Host Luke Barrett is joined by the Great Trina Moyles via phone interview. We discussed Lookout life in Canada, fire family, mental health, adventure, living with Bears and much more!

Host Luke Barrett is joined by Sarah Sue and Mike Lloyd co owners of Swift Current Farms. Swift Current Farms was born out of a passion for helping people, farming, mycelium, and community. Tune in to learn more about mushrooms, medicinal benefits, and also how they add flavor to a meal. If you enjoy please like and subscribe.

Host Luke Barrett travels to John Crawfords wood shop to talk with him about Lookouts, Lewis and Clark, the many books he's written, and building lookout towers.

Host Luke Barrett is joined by Dancin' with the Rodeo Stars contestants, Callie Adams and Kaleb Barrett. Callie Adams is Director of Events for Montana Silversmiths and has been with Montana Silversmiths for 18 years. Kaleb Barrett is a Professional Bullfighter and RN. They are fired up and ready win the first ever Dancin' with the Rodeo Stars competition.

Host Luke Barrett is joined by Lolo Hotshot, Player/Coach Roque Swenson. Roque has been a Wildland Firefighter for many years now and General Manager for the Wildlanders in the annual Fire & Ice Fundraiser Hockey tournament. Rogue coaches the JV team and plays for the Varsity Wildlanders. The Fire & Ice game is a great community event for a good cause that is also a really good time. Tune into this episode to hear more.

Host Luke Barrett is joined by the Legendary CJ to promote 3 amazing fundraiser events in beautiful Missoula Montana. The 105th Foresters' Ball, Fire on Ice Hockey Tournament, and the Putt & Pull Golf and Trap Shoot. The Foresters' Ball supports scholarships for Forestry Students, Fire on Ice Hockey tournament along with the Putt & Pull support firefighters and the amazing work of the Wild Land Firefighter Foundation.

Host Luke Barrett is joined by Chief Push of the Foresters' Ball Jaiden and Foresters' Ball Publicity Officer Koson. As Chief Push Jaiden is responsible for planning and executing the Foresters' Ball she has a committee of 15 other UM students including Koson. As Publicity Officer Koson is tasked with promoting the Foresters' Ball and getting the word out about this great event. The Foresters' Ball is a one of a kind event and I highly recommend attending.

Host Luke Barrett is joined by Artist Amber Jean. Amber has been declared one of "America's Woodworking Greats" and she was asked by the Prime Minster of Bhutan to carve in the retreat palace for their king. Her bronzes are cast from carved wood; such as the life-size bison sculpture at the Bozeman International Airport and the Fleischer Museum. Amber Jean was voted "Top 25" out of 1500 artists from 53 countries at Art Prize. She is one of ten women inducted into the Stetson Craftsman Alliance. Her work is featured on the "Wood Sculpting" TV series produced by DIY and the...

Luke Barrett is joined by older brother Kaleb Barrett for a Christmas Special. They discuss what Christmas means to them, family traditions, and the importance of gathering with friends and family sharing a meal. Kaleb Barrett is a long time PRCA Bullfighter, RN, and he also hiked to Ambrose Point Lookout.