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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 uniquely shaped rock feature called Hartman Rocks Gunnison

Hartman Rocks Has Some of the Best High Desert Riding in Colorado

Written on May 28, 2016. Posted in Fall, Spring, Summer, Visit.

Hartman Rocks has some of the best high desert riding in Colorado, and you’ve probably never heard of it. Hartman Rocks doesn’t have the mountain biking history or reputation of Crested...

10 Mountain Experiences You Can Only Have in Gunnison Crested Butte

Written on June 29, 2015. Posted in Blog, Fall, Spring, Summer, Visit.

We happen to be pretty partial to our corner of Southwest Colorado and we wanted to share with you why we feel that way. So we put together a list of mountain experiences you can only have right here...

10 Reasons Crested Butte is America’s Coolest Small Town

Written on January 26, 2015. Posted in Blog, Fall, Spring, Summer, Visit, Winter.

We are proud that Budget Travel has selected Crested Butte as one of the 15 semi-finalists for recognition as America’s Coolest Small Town. It’s no secret to those of us who live here or...

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....