Tag: mountain biking

an aerial view of downtown Crested Butte with Crested Butte Mountain, a pointy mountain peak, in the background

Crested Butte or Telluride

Written on November 18, 2019. Posted in Blog, Summer, Visit, Winter.

When planning a Colorado trip you might be considering Crested Butte versus Telluride. Both of these Southwest Colorado towns are known for skiing, mountain biking, hiking and more. Crested Butte is...

Town Profiles: Whitepine

Written on August 15, 2019. Posted in Blog, Visit.

Visit Whitepine: In this series of town profiles, we’ll highlight the history and current stories of several smaller towns around the valley. Some still exist with year-round residents, while...

photograph showing Mel reaching the top of a climb on her mountain bike

Stewardship Heroes: Mel Yemma

Written on August 6, 2019. Posted in Blog, Stewardship.

In the Gunnison Valley, we are privileged to have over 2 million acres of public land in our backyard. With that great privilege comes the even greater responsibility of caring for these lands entrusted...

Mountain Manners: Big Snow Year

Written on June 28, 2019. Posted in Blog, Spring, Stewardship, Summer.

2019 was a winter for the books. With precipitation for the winter at 134% of average, and 185% of average for May alone, it’s taken a bit for our trails and forest roads to start drying out....

a field of wildflowers with mountains in the background

Wildflower Guide: The Sunflowers and Other High Season Blooms

Written on July 6, 2017. Posted in Blog, Summer, Visit.

Sometimes called “the Colorado Wildflower Capital,” Crested Butte comes alive with colorful wildflowers in the summer. The flowers often hit their peak in July. They cover Crested Butte...

A unique rock formation at Hartman Rocks in Gunnison, CO

5 Reasons Gunnison is the Basecamp of the Rockies

Written on May 15, 2017. Posted in Blog, Summer, Visit.

Last summer, the Wall Street Journal recommended Gunnison and Crested Butte as a great base for mountain biking adventures in southern Colorado. We agree completely. But, it’s not just the mountain...

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