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.

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...

an aerial view of downtown Crested Butte with Crested Butte Mountain, a pointy mountain peak, in the background

Crested Butte or Telluride

Written on November 18, 2019. Posted in Blog, Summer, Visit, Winter.

When planning a Colorado trip you might be considering Crested Butte versus Telluride. Both of these Southwest Colorado towns are known for skiing, mountain biking, hiking and more. Crested Butte is...

Crested Butte’s Best Opening Since 1997!

Written on December 5, 2018. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

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...

People sit around several picnic tables at a park. A person is singing under a tent on a small stage

Live Music in the Gunnison Valley

Written on June 28, 2018. Posted in Blog, Fall, Spring, Summer, Visit, Winter.

You probably already know Gunnison and Crested Butte for the amazing outdoor recreation you can do when you take a Colorado vacation. There are two million acres of public lands in the area. Did you...

The 32nd Annual Alley Loop Nordic Ski Race

Written on February 6, 2018. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

There’s no other event quite like the Alley Loop. For one Saturday in February the Crested Butte Nordic Council trucks in snow from around town to spread on the streets of Crested Butte for Colorado’s...

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