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.

Colorado Mountain Biking: Fruita vs. Hartman Rocks

Written on March 25, 2021. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Spring, Summer, Visit.

Gunnison and Fruita are home to some of the best mountain biking in Colorado. While you’re planning your spring Colorado mountain biking vacation, you might be comparing these two destinations....

Snowshoeing in Crested Butte and Gunnison

Written on February 16, 2021. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Visit, Winter.

Snowshoeing has exploded in popularity. Snowshoeing doesn’t take any special skills; anyone who can walk can snowshoe. Going snowshoeing is a unique way to explore Colorado’s trails and...

Shady Island River Park

Written on February 10, 2021. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Press Release, Stewardship, Summer, Visit.

The Gunnison County Shady Island River Park opened summer 2021. Summertime is magical in Gunnison and Crested Butte. The temperatures are mild, the days are long and the sun is warm. What could be better...

A sign for one of the new designated campsites on Slate River road near Crested Butte.

Crested Butte Area Drainages Move to Designated Camping

Written on February 10, 2021. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Spring, Stewardship, Summer, Visit.

The U.S. Forest Service in coordination with the Gunnison County Sustainable Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee (STOR) will transition camping offerings in Crested Butte area to create a better...

Winter vs. Summer Trail Use in the Gunnison Valley

Written on January 22, 2021. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Stewardship, Summer, Visit, Winter.

Winter in Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley is a magical time of year to visit. The trails throughout the valley are one of our most treasured assets, so it’s important to use them correctly....

Planning Your Crested Butte Vacation

Written on December 7, 2020. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Spring, Summer, Visit, Winter.

We’ve made it easy to plan your Crested Butte, Colorado vacation by collecting everything you need to know about flights, driving directions, where to stay and what activities to do while you’re...

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