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.

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“Doo” Colorado Right Campaign Aims to Solve State’s Increasing Poop Problem

Written on May 9, 2023. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Live, Press Release.

Free PACT Lite Outdoor bathroom kits distributed starting Memorial Day Weekend will make backcountry bathroom practices easier while keeping human waste from polluting waters and public...

A group hiking with kids and a dog through granite rock formations at Hartman Rocks.

Spring Hikes in Crested Butte and Gunnison

Written on April 27, 2023. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Spring, Summer, Visit.

Never get caught on a snowy trail with this handy guide to spring hikes in Crested Butte and Gunnison! Collected in this article are some of the trails that melt out soonest in the Gunnison Valley....

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Meet the 2023 Moosejaw Outdoor Accelerator Participants

Written on April 18, 2023. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Live.

The 2023 Moosejaw Outdoor Accelerator had over 40 applicants. Ten finalists were chosen from those applicants and then Moosejaw customers voted for their four favorites. The winners are Fernweh Food...

Gravel biking south of Gunnison, Colorado.

Spring activities in Gunnison and Crested Butte

Written on March 30, 2023. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Spring, Stewardship, Visit.

What is there to do in spring in Crested Butte and Gunnison? April, May and June in the Gunnison Valley bring warmer temperatures and melting snow. The best spring activities in Gunnison and Crested...

Snowboarders riding the East River Express Lift at Crested Butte Mountain Resort.

Crested Butte Glade Skiing from East River Express Lift

Written on March 6, 2023. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Visit, Winter.

The glade skiing on the East River Express Lift at Crested Butte Mountain Resort are beloved by locals and visitors alike. Here you’ll find gorgeous Colorado scenery and intermediate to advanced ski...

Crested Butte vs. Wolf Creek

Written on March 2, 2023. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Visit, Winter.

Considering Crested Butte or Wolf Creek for your Colorado ski vacation? Crested Butte is a quirky ski town in the heart of Rocky Mountains. It’s known for steep and extreme ski terrain. Wolf Creek is...

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