Federal lands comprise 85% of the Gunnison Valley. YOUR trails, rivers and public lands will be OPEN as the snow melts, but personnel cuts at the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and Park Service mean all of us will need to keep stewardship top of mind this summer. Pack out all trash, and be extra careful with fire. Together, we can keep our backcountry beautiful!
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Crested Butte Mountain Resort just closed down for the season on Sunday and we have all been taking a moment to breathe. It looks like we only get a moment though; Hartman Rocks opened for the season...