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.

Seasons Collide

Written on October 10, 2014. Posted in Blog, Fall, Visit.

October is a time of seasonal confusion in Crested Butte. We’re caught between seasons and activities. As the weeks pass, snow levels descend lower on the peaks and the anticipation around ski...

Crested Butte Golf Diary

Written on September 12, 2014. Posted in Blog, Fall, Summer, Visit.

By Ryan Hoynacki, PGA On a recent August evening, I was playing golf in Crested Butte with three great friends. We were playing the signature hole at The Club at Crested Butte, the 434-yard, par 4 #13....

flowers in the foreground of a mountain scene

Conservation Opens the Door to Visitors

Written on September 3, 2014. Posted in Blog, Fall, Spring, Stewardship, Summer, Winter.

I think I’m going to get a giant “THANK YOU” sign for my office. Why? Because you make my job so much easier! How? By embracing the open spaces that set Gunnison Valley apart. They’re...

The rim of a canyon in the fall. Black Canyon of the Gunnison is one of Colorado's least visited National Parks.

A Perfect Day at Curecanti National Recreation Area

Written on August 26, 2014. Posted in Blog, Fall, Visit.

by Sandra Snell-Dobert Ah, early September in the Gunnison Basin. My favorite time of year begins with fall’s quilt of color starting to ease over the hillsides. The last days of summer make me...

A Grand Fishing Season

Written on August 15, 2014. Posted in Blog, Fall, Summer, Visit.

Winding up the canyon I notice the truck thermometer drops to 39. It’s a stark reminder of how quickly the summer has gone by. They always seem to do that. As I turn into the Taylor Park Marina,...

4 Reasons to Love September in Gunnison County

Written on August 12, 2014. Posted in Blog, Fall, Visit.

I originally moved to Crested Butte during September. I still remember the beauty of the rising full moon over the Blue Mesa Reservoir as we drove east on Highway 50 towards our new home. Since then,...