Crested Butte + Gunnison Valley Blog

Gravel Biking in Taylor Park, Colorado with Nick Gould

Written on July 25, 2023. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Summer, Visit.

Follow professional gravel cyclist Nick Gould as he explores Taylor Park, Taylor Canyon and Spring Creek near Almont, Colorado. As Nick trains for the Gunni Grinder gravel race in September, he is sampling...

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Lakes in Gunnison and Crested Butte

Written on July 13, 2023. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Spring, Summer, Visit.

There’s nothing more refreshing on a hot Colorado day than a dip in an alpine lake or a day at the reservoir. Luckily, there’s plenty of water for recreation in Gunnison and Crested Butte. Whether you...

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Five Family Friendly Summer Activities in Colorado

Written on July 10, 2023. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Summer, Visit.

Words and photos by Danica Bona The Gunnison Valley is for Family Colorado is known for stunning natural beauty, outdoor recreation and fun family summer activities. The mountain towns in the Gunnison...

Mountain biking through fleabane wildflowers in Crested Butte, Colorado.

What to bring on a Colorado mountain bike trip

Written on July 10, 2023. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Summer, Visit.

MTB gear Trying to decide what gear you need to go on a Colorado mountain bike trip? If you are planning a dream mountain biking vacation, there are a lot of choices for MTB gear, and it can be hard...

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Underexposed: Gunnison, CO

Written on June 29, 2023. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Stewardship, Summer, Visit.

Underexposed is a self-filmed and produced series by Pivot Cycles athlete Brice Shirbach dedicated to showcasing trail advocacy and stewardship while exploring a variety of trails in places that may...

Things to Do in Almont

Written on June 26, 2023. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Spring, Summer, Visit, Winter.

Almont, Colorado is located between Gunnison and Crested Butte on Hwy 135. From Almont, you can access many of the things to do that Colorado is known for. This small town is a paradise for hunters...

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