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Gunnison Crested Butte Blog

On this page you'll find seasonal trip reports, travel tips and local stories from the Gunnison Valley. It’s a great place to learn more about our region of Colorado as well as to find inspiration for your next adventure.

A man dressed in black with a red backpack mountain bikes through a field of lupine wildflowers with large mountains in the background. It is summer.

Tips for Beginner Mountain Bikers in Crested Butte and Gunnison

Written on July 22, 2020. Posted in Blog, Fall, Spring, Summer, Visit.

Beginners can follow these easy mountain biking tips to get on the amazing Colorado trails in Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley. These days, more and more people are turning to mountain biking to...

Four Leaf Peeping Hot Spots Near Gunnison

Written on September 30, 2019. Posted in Blog, Fall, Visit.

Fall Colors and Foliage: Every September Crested Butte + Gunnison welcomes fall with open arms. Cold nights, warm days, and trees blazing with color are all signs that autumn is here. If fall is bringing...

4 Favorite Colorado Hikes for Families Near Crested Butte

Written on May 15, 2019. Posted in Blog, Fall, Summer, Visit.

There are over a thousand miles of hiking around the Gunnison Valley. Many are very remote and strenuous. With young children, I have found some of the more family-friendly Colorado hikes around the...

A photo of two women fly fishing in fall on the Gunnison River. Rock bluffs and yellow aspen trees are in the background.

Colorado Fall Fly Fishing Paradise in the Gunnison Basin

Written on October 8, 2018. Posted in Fall, Press Release, Visit.

Colorado Fall Fly Fishing Paradise in the Gunnison Basin The Gunnison Valley hosts the best trout fishing in Colorado. Whether you are fly fishing the Taylor River or trolling Blue Mesa Reservoir,...

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Live Music in the Gunnison Valley

Written on June 28, 2018. Posted in Blog, Fall, Spring, Summer, Visit, Winter.

You probably already know Gunnison and Crested Butte for the amazing outdoor recreation you can do when you take a Colorado vacation. There are two million acres of public lands in the area. Did you...

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First-Timer’s Guide to Crested Butte: Where to Stay – Lodging

Written on December 8, 2016. Posted in Blog, Fall, Spring, Summer, Visit, Winter.

Where to Stay Gunnison Valley has four distinct communities. Driving south to north, you’ll come upon Gunnison, Almont, Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte. There are a variety of lodging options...