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!
A massive swath of public land covers the valley between the West Elk Mountains and the San Juan Mountains in western Gunnison County, Colorado. This lightly visited area is ripe for exploration via...
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...
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...
by Sandra Snell-Dobert
Ah, early September in the Gunnison Basin. My favorite time of year begins with fall’s quilt of color starting to ease over the hillsides. The last days of summer make me...