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.

Participants in the alley loop crested butte. This nordic ski race encourages costumes and fun.

The Alley Loop – Thirty Years of Fun

Written on January 4, 2016. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

Every year in February the town of Crested Butte turns itself into a cross-country race course complete with staging grounds, beer gardens, and lots and lots of costumes. Silly on the outside but serious...

How to Train for the Colorado Grand Traverse

Written on December 4, 2015. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

#1 Late bird catches the worm On December 1st, set those alarms for 12:00 am (midnight), and make sure your computer is charged, because at 12:01 am, registration for the Colorado Grand Traverse opens,...

a skier heads down a slope with a pointy mountain peak in the background

7 Unforgettable Winter Activities for Houston Families

Written on November 15, 2015. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

Houston families are dreaming of escaping to a winter wonderland! Crested Butte is a snow globe set at the end of the road in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. What is there to do for Houston families...

9 Unforgettable Winter Activities for Dallas Families

Written on November 15, 2015. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

Winter in Dallas means a few things: The Cowboys are usually playoff contenders most years and most activities revolve around being inside, and an ice storm or two passes through. Colorado winters,...

The view of Crested Butte peak, a pointy mountain peak with ski runs coming off it.

6 Reasons to Skip I-70 Traffic and Ski CB

Written on November 11, 2015. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

Want to skip I-70 traffic to ski in Colorado? No other mountain resort in Colorado has such a prolific profile, friendly community, and offers a unique town experience like Crested Butte. It’s...

5 Reasons to Attend Crested Butte Nordic’s Thanksgiving Camp

Written on October 20, 2015. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

The Crested Butte Nordic Thanksgiving Ski Camp, now in its 14th year, has been on snow every year since its inception. People come from all over the state and beyond to participate in Camp activities,...

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