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.

Crested Butte Crowned Ultimate Colorado Ski Area by Denver Post

Written on January 3, 2020. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

Voted Best Ski Resort in Colorado: Crested Butte Mountain Resort received an unexpected holiday gift in late December when The Denver Post‚ Colorado’s largest newspaper‚ announced the winner of...

Colorado Ice Fishing in the Gunnison Basin

Written on December 30, 2019. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

Colorado Ice Fishing Guide: The Gunnison Basin on Colorado’s Western Slope is home to both Blue Mesa Reservoir and Taylor Reservoir “Blue Mesa is the state’s largest” as well...

Nordic Skiing for Beginners in Gunnison Valley

Written on December 5, 2019. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

Nordic skiing even for beginners is fun! Trying to get in a good cardiovascular workout can be its own workout come wintertime in Colorado. Between lower temperatures, snow and (worse) ice, outdoor...

A person jumping in their skis on a bluebird day at Crested Butte skiing

Crested Butte or Jackson Hole

Written on November 22, 2019. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

Each year between Halloween and Thanksgiving, possibly earlier if you’re a planner, families and skiers from all over the world make a decision about where to spend their ski vacation. For many...

Take a Short Flight to Crested Butte for Extraordinary Skiing

Written on November 20, 2019. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

When was the last time you really challenged yourself while skiing or snowboarding? Crested Butte Mountain Resort in the heart of the Rocky Mountains – well off the beaten path – is renowned...

a close-up shot of a snowshoe. Snowshoeing is a fun way to get outside during the winter in Crested Butte, CO

Snowshoeing in Crested Butte and Gunnison

Written on November 19, 2019. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

Crested Butte and Gunnison, Colorado are known for access to winter sports. You might already know about the extreme skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and the fat biking at Hartman Rocks, but...

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