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.

Hartman Rocks: A Recreation Mecca for All Seasons

Written on December 16, 2014. Posted in Blog, Fall, Spring, Summer, Visit, Winter.

By Jefe Branham For many folks living in Gunnison, Colorado, Hartman Rocks Recreation Area is a staple in our lives. A 14,000-acre, BLM-managed recreation area boasting over 90 miles slick rock, offers...

3 Essentials for Colorado Mushroom Hunting

Written on September 19, 2014. Posted in Blog, Summer, Visit.

As a person who loves to both cook and explore the outdoors, it’s hard to believe I lived in Crested Butte for 6 years before going on my first mushroom hunt. I had made do with the occasional...

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...

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,...

Hiking Bliss

Written on July 8, 2014. Posted in Blog, Summer, Visit.

Hiking is one of my favorite pastimes in the Gunnison Crested Butte Valley. There are so many trails that it’s typically hard to narrow it down to one. One trail I hadn’t been on before...