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.

A view of a lift at Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Crested Butte, Colorado.

Vail Versus Crested Butte

Written on January 28, 2022. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter. Leave a Comment

Thinking of Vail – Beaver Creek or Crested Butte for a Colorado ski vacation? When looking at Vail vs Crested Butte they both offer Colorado skiing experiences, though they are different. Crested...

Blue Mesa Reservoir in Gunnison, Colorado covered in ice.

Ice Fishing Blue Mesa Reservoir in Gunnison, Colorado

Written on January 11, 2022. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Visit, Winter. Leave a Comment

Words by Patrick Blackdale Photos by Cam Chioffi Every fall in Gunnison, Colorado while the aspen leaves are turning ice fishers eagerly await freezing cold temperatures to begin capping Blue Mesa Reservoir...

Four skiers at Crested Butte Mountain Resort take in the view of Crested Butte, Colorado from the top of a run

How to Avoid I-70 for Your Ski Vacation

Written on December 15, 2021. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Visit, Winter. Leave a Comment

You’ve finally got your Colorado ski vacation planned. There’s nothing like the anticipation of hitting the slopes in Colorado: your skis are packed into the car, you have your driving playlist queued...

Crested Butte Mountain, Crested Butte, Colorado in winter

Crested Butte vs Steamboat Springs

Written on November 4, 2021. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Visit, Winter. Leave a Comment

Crested Butte and Steamboat Springs are both classic Colorado ski towns. We’ve put together this guide that compares some similarities and differences of these Colorado vacation destinations for you...

Winter Trails Etiquette in Crested Butte and Gunnison

Written on September 28, 2021. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Stewardship, Visit, Winter.

Gunnison Valley is truly a year-round destination. No matter the season, there are ways to get outside and enjoy the 1200+ miles of trails in Crested READ MORE