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.

Skiing through aspen trees at Crested Butte.

Seven Reasons to Ski Crested Butte This Winter

Written on November 9, 2022. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Visit, Winter. Leave a Comment

Is Crested Butte a good ski resort? What is Crested Butte known for? Is Crested Butte worth visiting? These are a few questions you might be asking as you plan your Colorado ski vacation. We’ve got...

Discover Colorado’s Cross-Country Skiing Adventures

Written on November 8, 2022. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Visit, Winter. Leave a Comment

Colorado is a cross-country skiing hot spot. If you’ve only considered Crested Butte as a downhill skiing destination, it might be time to check out cross-country skiing options, too. Sometimes called...

Western Mountain Sports athletes pose with Krystin Norman

Skiing Crested Butte with Krystin Norman

Written on November 4, 2022. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Visit, Winter. Leave a Comment

Last winter, pro skier Krystin Norman hit the slopes of Crested Butte Mountain Resort, deep in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. Western Colorado University Mountain Sports freeride ski team...

Animals and Birds of Gunnison, Colorado

Written on October 28, 2022. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Spring, Stewardship, Summer, Visit, Winter.

This guide to the animals and birds of Gunnison, Colorado features some of the local ecosystem’s most beloved species, including the endangered Gunnison sage-grouse. If you enjoyed learning about...

The view from a chairlift overlooking ski runs and a mountain peak

Crested Butte Versus Breckenridge

Written on October 27, 2022. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Visit, Winter. Leave a Comment

There are many options when considering which ski area to visit for your Colorado ski vacation. Two well-known Colorado ski resorts are Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) and Breckenridge Ski Resort....

Bees and Butterflies of Gunnison, Colorado

Written on October 17, 2022. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Spring, Stewardship, Summer, Visit.

This guide to the bees and butterflies of Gunnison, Colorado features some of this area’s most common insects, including vital pollinators. If you enjoyed learning about the insects of this area,...

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