Tag: mt. crested butte

People sit around several picnic tables at a park. A person is singing under a tent on a small stage

Live Music in the Gunnison Valley

Written on June 28, 2018. Posted in Blog, Fall, Spring, Summer, Visit, Winter.

You probably already know Gunnison and Crested Butte for the amazing outdoor recreation you can do when you take a Colorado vacation. There are two million acres of public lands in the area. Did you...

Winter 2017 Photo Essay

Written on April 13, 2017. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

Crested Butte Mountain Resort just closed down for the season on Sunday and we have all been taking a moment to breathe. It looks like we only get a moment though; Hartman Rocks opened for the season...

Taylor Pass sunrise on the grand traverse

The Grand Traverse: A First-Time Racer’s Foggy Recollection

Written on March 31, 2017. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

This past weekend marked the 20th Annual Grand Traverse ski race from Crested Butte to Aspen. Teams of two leave at midnight, racing 40 miles over two mountain passes with 7800′ of climbing along...

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...

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