Crested Butte + Gunnison Valley Blog

Mountain Manners: Campfires

Written on June 13, 2018. Posted in Blog, Stewardship, Summer, Visit.

We love a good fire in Gunnison and Crested Butte; its hard to beat a campfire on a Colorado summer day. Before building a fire its important to know if there are any burn restrictions in place. These...

Two people sit at a desk in an open coworking space called the ICELab at Western

ICELab Marks Birthday By Announcing Big Goals

Written on April 23, 2018. Posted in Blog, Live.

It’s time to celebrate! The ICELab officially turned one year old earlier this month, and what a year it has been! As with any new venture, our first few months have been a whirlwind of learning,...

A person holding a fish and a fly rod while fly fishing in Gunnison

5 Tips for Colorado Spring Fly Fishing in the Gunnison Valley

Written on April 19, 2018. Posted in Blog, Spring, Visit.

Spring is a secret season of excellent fishing throughout the Rockies, but in particular in the Gunnison Valley. Our low elevation snowpack has melted off and our consistent mix of bluebird days mixed...

Tips Up Tuesdays: How To Patch a Jacket

Written on March 6, 2018. Posted in Blog, Live, Stewardship.

I’ve lost count on the number of ways I’ve put holes in my jackets over the years. Tree limbs and snags are typical culprits, but I’ve had my share of burning encounters with stray...

The 32nd Annual Alley Loop Nordic Ski Race

Written on February 6, 2018. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

There’s no other event quite like the Alley Loop. For one Saturday in February the Crested Butte Nordic Council trucks in snow from around town to spread on the streets of Crested Butte for Colorado’s...

Mary Boddington, Crested Butte's Shred Boss

Shred Boss: Mary Boddington

Written on December 19, 2017. Posted in Blog, Live.

Mary Boddington was actually the inspiration for our entire Never-Never Land series back in 2015. We caught back up with her this fall to catch up on what’s new in her life. As expected with Mary,...

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