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 mountain bikes on a dusty trail at Hartman Rocks in Gunnison, Colorado.

Hartman Rocks Opens for 2023 Season

Written on April 5, 2022. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Spring, Stewardship, Visit.

Gunnison Trails announced on May 1 that Hartman Rocks is open to mountain bikers for the 2023 season. All trails closed for seasonal closures opened on May 15. On May 1 their Instagram read: Trails...

Cross-country skiers in Crested Butte, Colorado

The Ultimate Cross-Country Experience in Crested Butte & Gunnison

Written on February 11, 2022. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Winter. Leave a Comment

Crested Butte and Gunnison are beautiful cross-country ski destinations with dozens of miles of trails to explore. In fact, Crested Butte is known as the “Nordic Ski Capital of Colorado.”...

Blue Mesa Reservoir in Gunnison, Colorado covered in ice.

Ice Fishing Blue Mesa Reservoir in Gunnison, Colorado

Written on January 11, 2022. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Visit, Winter. Leave a Comment

Words by Patrick Blackdale Photos by Cam Chioffi Every fall in Gunnison, Colorado while the aspen leaves are turning ice fishers eagerly await freezing cold temperatures to begin capping Blue Mesa Reservoir...

Four skiers at Crested Butte Mountain Resort take in the view of Crested Butte, Colorado from the top of a run

How to Avoid I-70 for Your Ski Vacation

Written on December 15, 2021. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Visit, Winter. Leave a Comment

You’ve finally got your Colorado ski vacation planned. There’s nothing like the anticipation of hitting the slopes in Colorado: your skis are packed into the car, you have your driving playlist queued...

Crested Butte Mountain, Crested Butte, Colorado in winter

Crested Butte vs Steamboat Springs

Written on November 4, 2021. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Visit, Winter. Leave a Comment

Crested Butte and Steamboat Springs are both classic Colorado ski towns. We’ve put together this guide that compares some similarities and differences of these Colorado vacation destinations for you...

Winter Trails Etiquette in Crested Butte and Gunnison

Written on September 28, 2021. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Stewardship, Visit, Winter.

Gunnison Valley is truly a year-round destination. No matter the season, there are ways to get outside and enjoy the 1200+ miles of trails in Crested READ MORE

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