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.

Planning Your Crested Butte Vacation

Written on December 7, 2020. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Spring, Summer, Visit, Winter.

We’ve made it easy to plan your Crested Butte, Colorado vacation by collecting everything you need to know about flights, driving directions, where to stay and what activities to do while you’re...

A person taking skins off skis to backcountry ski in Crested Butte.

Crested Butte Backcountry Skiing

Written on November 11, 2020. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Visit, Winter.

As the snow begins to fall here in the Gunnison Valley, backcountry skiing in Colorado is at the front of everyone’s mind. We’ve put together a list of resources and information to help...

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

Fly Fishing for Kokanee Salmon on the Gunnison River

Written on September 1, 2020. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Visit.

Words and photos by Patrick Blackdale Fly Fishing for Kokanee Salmon in Colorado: The kokanee salmon run on the Gunnison River is a great reason to plan a fall fly fishing vacation to Gunnison and Crested...

Crested Butte Wildflower Guide

Written on June 29, 2020. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Summer, Visit.

Crested Butte is often called the “Wildflower Capital of Colorado.” A rainbow of colors burst forth every summer in the form of wildflowers. You’ll find a wide diversity of species...

Crested Butte and Gunnison Summer Guide

Written on June 26, 2020. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Summer, Visit.

Summer 2024 is here in Gunnison and Crested Butte! We love the long warm days for Colorado summer activities that include hitting the trails. Crested Butte and Gunnison have 1200+ miles of trails, 750...