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 mountain view of the maroon-bells crested butte to aspen hike. There are a few pointy mountain peaks in the background of a stream

Hiking to Aspen from Crested Butte

Written on June 17, 2024. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Stewardship, Summer, Visit.

The Crested Butte to Aspen hike via West Maroon Pass or East Maroon Pass is one of Colorado’s most scenic and renowned adventures. The Maroon-Bells Snowmass Wilderness Area provides stunning views...

A mountain biker rides a trail in fall at sunset near Cement Creek road outside Crested Butte.

Cement Creek mountain bike trails

Written on May 29, 2024. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Spring, Summer, Visit.

The Cement Creek mountain bike trails are some of the best MTB trails in Crested Butte, Colorado. Crested Butte’s huge network of backcountry mountain biking trails has garnered fame in the world of...

A man bikes on flat-ish sage-covered Signal Peak trails on a partly cloudy day in summer

Signal Peak recreational trails

Written on April 19, 2024. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Spring, Summer, Visit.

Gunnison’s Signal Peak recreational trails are beginner-friendly and easy to get to. Their location adjacent to town makes them an ideal location for an evening mountain bike ride. Explore this trail...

A person mountain biking on a trail at Hartman Rocks in Gunnison. Hartman Rocks is a mountain biking mecca in the Gunnison Valley

Gunnison vs. Sedona Mountain Biking

Written on April 19, 2024. Posted in Blog, Fall, Spring, Summer, Visit, Winter.

Are you considering Gunnison vs Sedona for a mountain biking trip? Both destinations offer desert riding, have public lands to explore and many trails to ride. You probably have some questions about...

A unique rock formation known as hartman rocks in gunnison

Trip Itinerary: A Colorado Spring Weekend Getaway to Crested Butte and Gunnison

Written on April 5, 2024. Posted in Blog, Spring, Visit.

Have you considered a Colorado spring weekend getaway? Spring is a quiet time of year to visit Gunnison and Crested Butte. Experience a mellow atmosphere, the first desert wildflowers and a wide range...

A person skis down a gentle slope. Painter Boy lift serves mostly easy terrain at Crested Butte Mountain Resort.

Crested Butte Beginner Skiing Guide

Written on February 21, 2024. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Visit, Winter.

Looking for easy ski runs at Crested Butte Mountain Resort? Although Crested Butte is famous for its extreme terrain, easy ski trails at Crested Butte make up 14% of the mountain’s terrain. This Crested...

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