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.

Hiker approaching Augusta Mine near Crested Butte, Colorado

Mountain Manners: A Scenic Hike Through Crested Butte’s History

Written on June 3, 2017. Posted in Blog, Summer, Visit.

Crested Butte’s Mining History Crested Butte was founded in 1880 as a supply town for the hard rock mines in the surrounding mountains before becoming a coal mining town in its own right as the...

A unique rock formation at Hartman Rocks in Gunnison, CO

5 Reasons Gunnison is the Basecamp of the Rockies

Written on May 15, 2017. Posted in Blog, Summer, Visit.

Last summer, the Wall Street Journal recommended Gunnison and Crested Butte as a great base for mountain biking adventures in southern Colorado. We agree completely. But, it’s not just the mountain...

dancers at a concert in Mt. Crested Butte

Laurel’s Summer Bucket List

Written on May 8, 2017. Posted in Blog, Summer, Visit.

Summer here in the Gunnison Valley goes fast. The phrase, “blink and you miss it” is spot-on. Skiing is still my favorite, but summer beats winter in the Gunnison Valley. Long days. Sun....

5 Ways to Enjoy a Taylor Park Vacation this Summer!

Written on May 4, 2017. Posted in Blog, Summer, Visit.

Taylor Park might very well be one of the prettiest places in all of Colorado. A veritable outdoor playground containing a beautiful reservoir hemmed in on every direction by huge mountains. This massive...

Fish caught in a river near Crested Butte, CO

Sara’s Crested Butte Summer Bucket List

Written on April 28, 2017. Posted in Blog, Summer, Visit.

Since I moved to Colorado, Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley has quickly become my favorite area of the state. I’ve had some incredible days here the past couple of summers (and winters!)...

southwest ridge castle peak crested butte

Daniel’s Summer Bucket List

Written on April 10, 2017. Posted in Blog, Summer, Visit.

The thaw has started and even though we’ve had a bit of snow this past week, the warmer temperatures and excursions for fishing and boating are becoming more frequent. As much as I love skiing...

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