![]() Connors absolutely loves the quiet, loves the mountains, loves nature, and loves spotting fires. For a long time all fires were seen as dangerous in the mountains, but now researchers are beginning to understand the benefits that controlled fires can bring to a forest - although it is still a controversial subject. Most people can't tolerate the quiet and the "boredom".but he loves it, and he has a reputation for being a little crazy.He discusses the history of the towers and fire fighting in the mountains. ![]() There is no plumbing, no cell phones, and he has to live in a very small cabin. He works odd jobs the rest of the year so that he can be free every summer, and his wife makes many sacrifices to support him. ![]() Obviously, this sort of job is not for everyone and requires a large life adjustment - and he discusses that in detail. For the past eight years, Philip Connors (and his dog) have spent 5 months of every year living at a lookout tower in the mountains of New Mexico. ![]()
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