I was aware and visited the warming hut at Teacup near Mt Hood on several occasions, but little did I know that the Willamette National Forest has winter shelters maintained by volunteers for use by winter sports enthusiasts. Some of the shelters even permit overnight stays; some are warming shelters only. There are also three winter cabin rentals available by advance reservation. How cool is that?

Here’s a list of the different cabins/lookouts. I’ve done at least 2 of these and they were fantastic getaways:

• Detroit Ranger District (on US Highway 22)
  • Gold Butte Lookout
• McKenzie River Ranger District (Hwy 126)
  • Box Canyon Guard Station Cabin
  • Indian Ridge Lookout
  • Fish Lake Remount Depot – Commissary Cabin
  • Fish Lake Remount Depot – Hall House Cabin
• Middle Fork Ranger District (Hwy 58)
  • Timber Butte Cabin
  • Timpanogas Cabin
  • Warner Mountain Lookout

List of shelters with information, recent condition, and trail links:

https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/willamette/recreation/wintersports/?cid=stelprdb5109521