Tag: crested butte

First-Timer’s Guide to Crested Butte: The Mountain, Part 3

Written on January 25, 2017. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

As people who were once first-timers to Crested Butte in the winter, we know how overwhelming it can be to plan a trip somewhere new. There is a lot of information to take in and lots of decisions to...

A person skis down a steep slope. Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Crested Butte, CO is known for steep skiing.

First-Timer’s Guide to Crested Butte: The Mountain, Part 1

Written on December 20, 2016. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

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...

a downtown street with a mountain peak in the background

First-Timer’s Guide to Crested Butte: Where to Stay – Lodging

Written on December 8, 2016. Posted in Blog, Fall, Spring, Summer, Visit, Winter.

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...

Mountain Manners: Drive It Like You Care About It

Written on August 4, 2016. Posted in Blog, Fall, Spring, Stewardship, Summer, Visit.

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...

Citizen Science with RMBL

Written on July 22, 2016. Posted in Blog, Summer, Visit.

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...

Instagram Takeover Karan Bhatia + Eric Rubens

Written on July 18, 2016. Posted in Blog, Summer, Visit.

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...

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