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.

6 Favorite Lines in the Crested Butte Extremes

Written on February 10, 2015. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

Crested Butte Mountain Resort is not just a regular ski area. What sets this resort apart from the rest is that it harbors some of the best steep terrain in North America where you’ll find genuine...

10 Reasons Crested Butte is America’s Coolest Small Town

Written on January 26, 2015. Posted in Blog, Fall, Spring, Summer, Visit, Winter.

We are proud that Budget Travel has selected Crested Butte as one of the 15 semi-finalists for recognition as America’s Coolest Small Town. It’s no secret to those of us who live here or...

Fat Bikes Expand Winter Fun

Written on December 18, 2014. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

Every year the leaves fall, the days grow short, and the snow piles high. It is usually time to bring out the skis and boards and ride the mountain or enjoy some of the best Nordic trails in the state....

Hartman Rocks: A Recreation Mecca for All Seasons

Written on December 16, 2014. Posted in Blog, Fall, Spring, Summer, Visit, Winter.

By Jefe Branham For many folks living in Gunnison, Colorado, Hartman Rocks Recreation Area is a staple in our lives. A 14,000-acre, BLM-managed recreation area boasting over 90 miles slick rock, offers...

A large Christmas tree positioned in the middle of a downtown street

12 Reasons to Spend the Holidays in Crested Butte and Gunnison

Written on November 12, 2014. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

Thinking about celebrating the holidays in Colorado? What better place than a town that looks like a snow globe! A holiday visit to Crested Butte is magical. Surrounded by snowcapped peaks, this little...

flowers in the foreground of a mountain scene

Conservation Opens the Door to Visitors

Written on September 3, 2014. Posted in Blog, Fall, Spring, Stewardship, Summer, Winter.

I think I’m going to get a giant “THANK YOU” sign for my office. Why? Because you make my job so much easier! How? By embracing the open spaces that set Gunnison Valley apart. They’re...