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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Crested Butte and Gunnison Fall Guide

Written on August 25, 2022. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Visit.

There are several fall events celebrated each year in Crested Butte and Gunnison. The famous Chili and Beer Festival, races and the start of ski season are a few. Fall is a favorite season for many...

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Things to Do in Pitkin, Colorado

Written on August 23, 2022. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Spring, Summer, Visit, Winter. Leave a Comment

Although you may never have heard of it, there are many outdoor sports and things to do in Pitkin, Colorado. Pitkin is located north of Highway 50 between the city of Gunnison and Monarch Pass. The...

Fall Mountain Biking in Crested Butte

Written on August 15, 2022. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Visit. Leave a Comment

Fall mountain biking in Crested Butte and Gunnison allows you to enjoy Colorado’s fall foliage while riding some of the world’s best bike trails. This guide will answer all your questions as you plan...

Easy Gravel Rides in Gunnison

Written on August 12, 2022. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Spring, Summer, Visit. Leave a Comment

If you’re just getting into gravel biking, you might be looking for some easy gravel rides in Gunnison and Crested Butte. Gravel biking is gaining popularity all over Colorado, and Gunnison has thousands...

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Trip Itinerary: A Weekend of Mountain Biking in Crested Butte

Written on July 18, 2022. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Summer, Visit. Leave a Comment

Heading to Gunnison Valley for the weekend? We’ve put together a trip itinerary for two days of activities and amenities in Gunnison and Crested Butte—some of Colorado’s coolest mountain towns. Mountain...

Summer Trails Etiquette in Gunnison and Crested Butte

Written on July 18, 2022. Posted in Blog, Stewardship, Summer, Visit. Leave a Comment

Summer in Colorado is full of opportunities for adventures out on the trails. There are 1200+ miles of trails and over two million acres of public lands in Gunnison and Crested Butte. You can mountain...

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