Sperry in Winter

This one goes out to my mom, who had the presence of mind to snag the last opening at Sperry Chalet for the coming summer.

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The chalet is one of two left standing in the Glacier backcountry. Positioned up on a bench at the head of long valley, the views could not be better.

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The complex of buildings is usually safe from avalanches, except for that one time a few years ago.

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In winter, it’s nice to see the place with no one around.  A day like today, totally cloudless and warm in the sun, is quite the treat.

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8 responses to “Sperry in Winter”

  1. Wow. Sure looks pretty in her winter coat.

  2. Wish we had a scenery like that in Belgium. Must be great to spend some time there.

  3. Incredible! Blows me away how beautiful the winters are up there.

  4. What a stark contrast from a busy summer day.

  5. […] visited the other chalet back in January, it was high time to complete the pair before the snow melts.  Granite and Sperry […]

  6. […] were lucky.  Mom had called back in the winter and lucked into one availability at Sperry Chalet.  I wanted to get there via the Floral Park traverse.  She taught me to hike and backpack three […]

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