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.
Visit Pitkin: In this series of town profiles, we’ll highlight the history and current stories of several smaller towns around the valley. Some still exist with year-round residents, while others...
Bryan Wickenhauser operates an up-and-coming outdoor music venue and event center in Gunnison, Colorado called the I Bar Ranch. Though the place got its start hosting a chuckwagon dinner and western...
Kathleen Curry is a former Colorado state legislator and former general manager of the Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District. She is also a serial entrepreneur, currently the owner and operator...
Visit Powderhorn: In this series of town profiles, we’ll highlight the history and current stories of several smaller towns around the valley. Some still exist with year-round residents, while...
There are over a thousand miles of hiking around the Gunnison Valley. Many are very remote and strenuous. With young children, I have found some of the more family-friendly Colorado hikes around the...
Unless you live in Colorado, chances are it’s going to take a bit of time to acclimate to the altitude on any given visit to our fine state. This is especially true in the Gunnison Valley where...