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.
Visit Powderhorn: In this series of town profiles, we’ll highlight the history and current stories of several smaller towns around the valley. Some still exist with year-round residents, while...
There are over a thousand miles of hiking around the Gunnison Valley. Many are very remote and strenuous. With young children, I have found some of the more family-friendly Colorado hikes around the...
Unless you live in Colorado, chances are it’s going to take a bit of time to acclimate to the altitude on any given visit to our fine state. This is especially true in the Gunnison Valley where...
Life is good in the Butte! On November 22, 2018, Crested Butte Mountain Resort started their season with the most coverage of any opening day since 1997. The Thanksgiving crowd was excited to start...
Colorado Fall Fly Fishing Paradise in the Gunnison Basin
The Gunnison Valley hosts the best trout fishing in Colorado. Whether you are fly fishing the Taylor River or trolling Blue Mesa Reservoir,...
It’s mid-July. Our miserable snowfall last winter means our rivers right now are August and September low. And they will continue to drop, even the dam-fed Taylor as water retention in the reservoir...