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.

The next season…

Written on November 13, 2020. Posted in Blog, Winter.

by John Norton, Executive Director of the Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism & Prosperity Partnership Winter is here. A little late in coming. The valley got hit with a big snowstorm in early September,...

A person taking skins off skis to backcountry ski in Crested Butte.

Crested Butte Backcountry Skiing

Written on November 11, 2020. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Visit, Winter.

As the snow begins to fall here in the Gunnison Valley, backcountry skiing in Colorado is at the front of everyone’s mind. We’ve put together a list of resources and information to help...

Crested Butte Winter Activities

Written on October 28, 2020. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

There are lots of fun things to do in Crested Butte in wintertime. Downhill skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort is what makes this area famous, but the Gunnison Valley’s unique towns and two...

A sign that says "This Nordic ski trail system is groomed by Gunnison Nordic" in front of a bridge with rock formations in the background

Gunnison Nordic Skiing

Written on February 21, 2020. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

Winter is a great opportunity to explore the XC trails and roads around Gunnison on Nordic skis. Bluebird days, lower avalanche hazard and rolling views of the San Juan and West Elk mountains mean that...

Crested Butte Mountain, a pointy mountain peak, dusted with snow

5 Family-Friendly Winter Activities

Written on February 8, 2020. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

Any trip to the mountains in winter can be a little foreboding if the whole family is involved. Let’s face it, it’s hard to please everyone all the time. Mom wants to go rip t-bars and double-blacks,...

Mountain Manners: Snow Manners

Written on February 3, 2020. Posted in Blog, Stewardship, Winter.

We all know how great it is to get out in the backcountry and onto the beautiful public lands that surround us. It is important to follow a few simple principles when planning a winter trek in the Crested...