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.

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...

Snowmobiling Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley

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

For some folks the onset of winter means curling up with a book. For others it’s an opportunity to see their favorite outdoor places in a whole new light. One of the greatest ways to explore Crested...

Crested Butte Crowned Ultimate Colorado Ski Area by Denver Post

Written on January 3, 2020. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

Voted Best Ski Resort in Colorado: Crested Butte Mountain Resort received an unexpected holiday gift in late December when The Denver Post‚ Colorado’s largest newspaper‚ announced the winner of...

Colorado Ice Fishing in the Gunnison Basin

Written on December 30, 2019. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

Colorado Ice Fishing Guide: The Gunnison Basin on Colorado’s Western Slope is home to both Blue Mesa Reservoir and Taylor Reservoir “Blue Mesa is the state’s largest” as well...

Nordic Skiing for Beginners in Gunnison Valley

Written on December 5, 2019. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

Nordic skiing even for beginners is fun! Trying to get in a good cardiovascular workout can be its own workout come wintertime in Colorado. Between lower temperatures, snow and (worse) ice, outdoor...

A person jumping in their skis on a bluebird day at Crested Butte skiing

Crested Butte or Jackson Hole

Written on November 22, 2019. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

Each year between Halloween and Thanksgiving, possibly earlier if you’re a planner, families and skiers from all over the world make a decision about where to spend their ski vacation. For many...

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