July 2024 Added: … A Close-Up Front Entrance View Of The Original Rough & Ready Lochsa Lodge, Built In 1928 By Swedish Immigrant Andrew Erickson As A Hunting And Trapping Retreat.

REPEATING PREVIOUS PHOTOS
…And Judging From The General Appearance, This Likely Shows The Lochsa Lodge & Restaurant Building, That Robert Pirsig & Chris Experienced in 1968.

….[“We pull the cycle under a tree, shut off the ignition and gas and walk inside the main lodge..”]

Lochsa Lodge, Lochsa River Canyon, ID.
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THE MOST USEFUL ONLINE RESEARCH RESULTS FOR LOCHSA LODGE => By David Matos.
… Click Here For => A Post From The Local USFS About The Old Locha Lodge Burning Down On Feb 28, 2001. Photos Were Also Shared By Commenters, which I downloaded, particularly a photo by USFS worker Roger Averbeck, who worked there the summer of 1981 through 1982 (at least).
Interesting Lochsa Lodge History Found =>
…The Lochsa Lodge was built by Andrew Erickson, a Swedish immigrant, fur trapper and hunting guide, in 1928. According to the FB post. Erickson and a brother had a home near Missoula, but Andrew Erickson preferred to work an 80-mile long trap line in the Lochsa River Area. Maude Erickson, his wife, brought business sense to the concern and made it profitable. Steve Russell (see links below), was later owner of the Locha Lodge (1950s). The Lodge also served as a refuge for motorists driving through in inclement weather, some sleeping on the lobby sofa.
…The University of Montana’s Mansfield Library holds several photos from Bud Moore, including audio having commentary by him, posted online (see link in RESEARCH, next photo). More interesting photos may be in the Henry J. Vichy photographs collection, also at the University of Montana’s Mansfield Library. The most interesting find is Bud Moore’s book The Lochsa
Story: Land Ethics in the Bitterroot Mountains. This book will have the best information on the story of the Lochsa Lodge, and surrounding areas, I believe.
…A few affordable copies are available for purchase online. See eBay link below.

Below Are Relevant & Interesting Links.

Book “The Lochsa Story” By Bud Moore.
…/www.hcn.org/issues/issue-104/how-the-west-was-destroyed/ "> Click Here For Descriptions & History Of The Lochsa Area Of Idaho..

William “Bud” Moore: An Appreciation:
… Click Here For The Accomplishments And Thoughts Of Bud Moore.

Links To More About Steve Russell, Who Was Later Owner Of Lochsa Lodge.
… Click Here For A Short Biography Of Steve Russell.
Click Here For Story & Photo => WWII U. S. Army Surplus M29s, Weasel owned by Steve Russell, a tracked vehicle originally used for snow operations, but used by Russell to help with the spruce bark beetle project and logging, in the Lochsa Area.
… Click Here For A Short Biography Of Robert Earl Anderson, Jr, Which Has Photos Of Steve Russell, Some Of Which Are At Lochsa Lodge Facility..
… Click Here For Montana State Library. MONTANA HISTORY PORTAL => “Steve Russell And Weasel At Lolo Pass”.
…This Shows a small image of “Steve Russell And Weasel At Lolo Pass”, With Added Description Of how Russell and Others Used These Old U S Army Tracked Vehicles.

… Click Here For Montana State Library. MONTANA HISTORY PORTAL=> “Swede Cut Sale On The Lochsa”.
…This Shows a small image of the forest near Lolo Pass”, With Added Description Of how Steve Russell, owner of the Lochsa Lodge, and others purchased Spruce Bark Beetle infested trees.

File = 51203FndByDJM = Lochsa Lodge Photo c. 1982 Roger Averbeck 2

…With Thanks For /\Above/\ Photo, To Roger Averbeck, A USFS Worked At The National Forest Powell Ranger Station The Summer Of 1981 Through 1982, At Least. The Ranger Station Is A Mile Further East On Powell Road.

…MESSAGE TO ROGER AVERBECK: Do you know the name of the person in your /\above/\ photo? ..... And, belatedly, please give us permission to post this photo. …. Reply to me > HenryG_USCA.edu