PLAN YOUR TRIP
It’s time to start planning your Crested Butte vacation, and you probably have a lot of questions. Should you drive here, or fly into Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport? Will you rent a cozy cabin downtown or stay in a ski-in, ski-out hotel? What are the most popular things to do in Crested Butte and Gunnison? Our guide to visiting the Gunnison Valley will point you in the right direction.
Business in the Gunnison Valley
Resources for small companies and entrepreneurs
Easy access to public lands and outdoor sports in the Gunnison Valley makes this the perfect setting for developing an outdoor business or product. Join the budding community of outdoor industry small businesses in Gunnison and Crested Butte!
Events in Crested Butte and Gunnison
Whether you’re looking for live music, races, kids activities or one of Crested Butte’s famous parades, the events calendar has it all.
Colorado mountain biking paradise
800+ miles of trail
From the craggy ridges of Hartman Rocks in Gunnison to the soaring, flower-filled peaks of Crested Butte, no two rides are the same. Mountain bikers make the pilgrimage to Crested Butte for famous trails like Teocalli Ridge and Doctor Park, and they keep coming back to explore less-traveled gems like Star Pass, Strawberry and the 409s.
To plan a Colorado mountain biking trip to Crested Butte and Gunnison, you’ll need maps, trail descriptions and local travel tips. We covered all the bases in our mountain biking guide.
Gunnison: gravel biking base camp
1,100+ miles of road
Gravel biking in Gunnison County can take you from the shores of Blue Mesa Reservoir, to historic ghost towns near Pitkin, and to high-elevation passes near Crested Butte. Stay in Gunnison for easy access to a huge variety of rides.
Use our gravel biking guide to learn more about where to ride and find a bike shop nearby.
COLORADO WINTER TRIP INSPIRATION
Need advice on things to do and places to go on your vacation to Crested Butte and Gunnison? These articles can get you started. Find tips about the best ski runs at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, winter trip itineraries and more.
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Colorado Ice Fishing Tournaments
Challenge yourself and potentially win some cash by entering an ice fishing tournament in the Gunnison Valley. With two large reservoirs that have easy winter access, the Gunnison Valley is […] -
Crested Butte vs. Purgatory
Tucked into the heart of western Colorado, Crested Butte and Purgatory deliver unforgettable ski experiences. While the two resorts both offer stunning Rocky Mountain views and fun mountain towns nearby, […] -
High altitude travel tips for Gunnison and Crested Butte
High altitude is an important consideration when visiting the mountains in Colorado. Crested Butte’s elevation is 8,907’ and Gunnison’s elevation is 7,710’. Visitors coming from lower elevations sometimes take time […] -
Crested Butte ski gear guide
Planning a ski trip to Crested Butte, but not sure what equipment to bring? Use this Crested Butte ski gear guide to learn about skis, snowboards, outerwear and other gear […] -
Things to do in western Gunnison County
A massive swath of public land covers the valley between the West Elk Mountains and the San Juan Mountains in western Gunnison County, Colorado. This lightly visited area is ripe […] -
Colorado Stargazing
The Gunnison Valley’s location in the mountains makes it optimal for Colorado stargazing. Low light pollution, millions of acres of public lands and small populations create great conditions to see […] -
A guide to the front-side extreme terrain at Crested Butte
Directly below the peak lies the Crested Butte extreme terrain on the front-side. This cluster of precipitous, double-black-diamond ski runs hugs the west end of the ski area. These chutes […] -
Press release: 2025 Borealis Fat Bike Worlds returns to Crested Butte January 24-26th, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2025 Borealis Fat Bike Worlds returns to Crested Butte January 24-26th, 2025 10th anniversary event brings the best of fat biking back to its roots for […] -
Natural Selection Tour returns to the Gunnison Valley in 2025
After two exciting DUELS in Colorado’s Gunnison Valley in 2024, the Natural Selection Tour will return to Eleven’s Irwin Cat Skiing near Crested Butte in February 2025. Top photo: Emma […] -
A guide to skiing the North Face at Crested Butte
The North Face at Crested Butte contains the mountain’s most challenging terrain. This is what people talk about when they talk about skiing at Crested Butte. Situated around 11,000 feet […]
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