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.

Taylor Pass sunrise on the grand traverse

The Grand Traverse: A First-Time Racer’s Foggy Recollection

Written on March 31, 2017. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

This past weekend marked the 20th Annual Grand Traverse ski race from Crested Butte to Aspen. Teams of two leave at midnight, racing 40 miles over two mountain passes with 7800′ of climbing along...

Mountain Manners: Marijuana

Written on March 1, 2017. Posted in Blog, Stewardship, Visit.

The legal recreational marijuana industry is arguably the biggest thing to happen in Colorado this decade. While only a small minority of visitors to Colorado and our valley say that weed is the primary...

First-Timer’s Guide to Crested Butte: The Mountain, Part 3

Written on January 25, 2017. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

As people who were once first-timers to Crested Butte in the winter, we know how overwhelming it can be to plan a trip somewhere new. There is a lot of information to take in and lots of decisions to...

A person skis down a steep slope. Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Crested Butte, CO is known for steep skiing.

First-Timer’s Guide to Crested Butte: The Mountain, Part 1

Written on December 20, 2016. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

Navigating a new mountain on a Colorado ski trip can be difficult. This guide breaks down some of the best steep early-season terrain at Crested Butte. It is geared toward advanced and expert skiers...

a downtown street with a mountain peak in the background

First-Timer’s Guide to Crested Butte: Where to Stay – Lodging

Written on December 8, 2016. Posted in Blog, Fall, Spring, Summer, Visit, Winter.

Where to Stay Gunnison Valley has four distinct communities. Driving south to north, you’ll come upon Gunnison, Almont, Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte. There are a variety of lodging options...

Mountain Manners: Drive It Like You Care About It

Written on August 4, 2016. Posted in Blog, Fall, Spring, Stewardship, Summer, Visit.

The Gunnison Valley is a phenomenal place to ride and drive if you’re looking for some off-road adventure. Many places like Cement Creek, Taylor Park, and Brush Creek are world-renowned for their...

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