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.
Navigating a new mountain on a Colorado ski trip can be difficult. This guide breaks down some of the best steep early-season terrain at Crested Butte. It is geared toward advanced and expert skiers...
Where to Stay
Gunnison Valley has four distinct communities. Driving south to north, you’ll come upon Gunnison, Almont, Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte. There are a variety of lodging options...
The Gunnison Valley is a phenomenal place to ride and drive if you’re looking for some off-road adventure. Many places like Cement Creek, Taylor Park, and Brush Creek are world-renowned for their...
Many of the hunting licenses in Colorado are purchased through a lottery system. The application for these licenses are due the April of the year you want to hunt. If you didn’t apply for the...
Have you ever been hiking, biking, skiing, etc. and run into a plant, animal, insect, or flower that you couldn’t identify? Ever wished that you had a biologist along with you to answer your questions?
Well...
We met Southern California based photographers Karan Bhatia and Eric Rubens last fall. We loved their photography so much, we invited them back to experience summer in the Gunnison Valley. They’ll...