Tag: cross country skiing

Winter vs. Summer Trail Use in the Gunnison Valley

Written on January 22, 2021. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Stewardship, Summer, Visit, Winter.

Winter in Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley is a magical time of year to visit. The trails throughout the valley are one of our most treasured assets, so it’s important to use them correctly....

Planning Your Crested Butte Vacation

Written on December 7, 2020. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Spring, Summer, Visit, Winter.

We’ve made it easy to plan your Crested Butte, Colorado vacation by collecting everything you need to know about flights, driving directions, where to stay and what activities to do while you’re...

Crested Butte Winter Activities

Written on October 28, 2020. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

There are lots of fun things to do in Crested Butte in wintertime. Downhill skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort is what makes this area famous, but the Gunnison Valley’s unique towns and two...

A sign that says "This Nordic ski trail system is groomed by Gunnison Nordic" in front of a bridge with rock formations in the background

Gunnison Nordic Skiing

Written on February 21, 2020. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

Winter is a great opportunity to explore the XC trails and roads around Gunnison on Nordic skis. Bluebird days, lower avalanche hazard and rolling views of the San Juan and West Elk mountains mean that...

Mountain Manners: Snow Manners

Written on February 3, 2020. Posted in Blog, Stewardship, Winter.

We all know how great it is to get out in the backcountry and onto the beautiful public lands that surround us. It is important to follow a few simple principles when planning a winter trek in the Crested...

Nordic Skiing for Beginners in Gunnison Valley

Written on December 5, 2019. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

Nordic skiing even for beginners is fun! Trying to get in a good cardiovascular workout can be its own workout come wintertime in Colorado. Between lower temperatures, snow and (worse) ice, outdoor...