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 person taking skins off skis to backcountry ski in Crested Butte.

Crested Butte Backcountry Skiing

Written on November 11, 2020. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Visit, Winter.

As the snow begins to fall here in the Gunnison Valley, backcountry skiing in Colorado is at the front of everyone’s mind. We’ve put together a list of resources and information to help...

Crested Butte Winter Activities

Written on October 28, 2020. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

There are lots of fun things to do in Crested Butte in wintertime. Downhill skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort is what makes this area famous, but the Gunnison Valley’s unique towns and two...

A plane taking off from the runway. Find United flights at Gunnison Crested Butte Airport

Fly Safely to Gunnison-Crested Butte

Written on September 4, 2020. Posted in Blog, Visit.

By Jeff Moffett Many travelers have questions about health safety at airports and on planes. This fall and winter, flying to and from the Gunnison-Crested Butte Airport (GUC) is safe and convenient. The...

A photo of two women fly fishing in fall on the Gunnison River. Rock bluffs and yellow aspen trees are in the background.

Fly Fishing for Kokanee Salmon on the Gunnison River

Written on September 1, 2020. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Visit.

Words and photos by Patrick Blackdale Fly Fishing for Kokanee Salmon in Colorado: The kokanee salmon run on the Gunnison River is a great reason to plan a fall fly fishing vacation to Gunnison and Crested...

A sweeping view of fall trees with a rock formation that looks like castles in the distance. The castles gunnison colorado fall

Top 4 Reasons to Visit Crested Butte in Fall

Written on August 24, 2020. Posted in Blog, Fall, Visit.

A Crested Butte, Colorado fall vacation means great hikes, biking, fishing and fall foliage. Sunny weather and fewer crowds make late August through early October a great time to visit the Gunnison...

A man dressed in black with a red backpack mountain bikes through a field of lupine wildflowers with large mountains in the background. It is summer.

Tips for Beginner Mountain Bikers in Crested Butte and Gunnison

Written on July 22, 2020. Posted in Blog, Fall, Spring, Summer, Visit.

Beginners can follow these easy mountain biking tips to get on the amazing Colorado trails in Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley. These days, more and more people are turning to mountain biking to...

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