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Friday, September 12, 2025

Welcome to Sperry Chalet by Beth Dunagan

I read this book in anticipation of my stay at this historic chalet in Glacier National Park. Not only did it give me the history of the chalet, it also gave me background on the chalet system and an interesting story about the family that has run the chalet since the 1950s. 

Beth was nine years old when she and her extended family, the Ludings, became the concessioners running Sperry Chalet, high in Glacier National Park's back country. This is her story of growing up at Sperry Chalet and her experiences there later in life. It offers an intimate behind-the-scenes look at the operation of Sperry Chalet, as well as a glimpse into what the children did with the freedom they were given. 

I enjoyed this book and its unique perspective on Sperry Chalet and how things have changed over the years. I just spent three nights there, and it was good to have the background knowledge this book provided. 

4/5 stars.

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