Tag: stewardship

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: Campfires

Written on June 13, 2018. Posted in Blog, Stewardship, Summer, Visit.

We love a good fire in Gunnison and Crested Butte; its hard to beat a campfire on a Colorado summer day. Before building a fire its important to know if there are any burn restrictions in place. These...

Tips Up Tuesdays: How To Patch a Jacket

Written on March 6, 2018. Posted in Blog, Live, Stewardship.

I’ve lost count on the number of ways I’ve put holes in my jackets over the years. Tree limbs and snags are typical culprits, but I’ve had my share of burning encounters with stray...

Mountain Manners: Enjoy Blue Mesa without the Mussels

Written on July 3, 2017. Posted in Blog, Stewardship, Summer.

The Mesa playground The Blue Mesa Reservoir is Colorado’s largest body of water. From fishing to water skiing, the Reservoir offers every form of lake recreation. Locals call it “the Mesa.”...

Mountain Manners: The Poop Talk

Written on July 1, 2016. Posted in Blog, Fall, Spring, Stewardship, Summer, Visit, Winter.

Mountain Manners is a partnership between several local organizations aimed at helping folks learn how to take care of our lands here in the Gunnison Valley so that they are as wonderful for our future...