Hiking Beyond Mt. Crested Butte and West Maroon Pass
3 June, 2016
New to the area and stoked on some summit bagging? Already been there, done that up Mt. Crested Butte and ready for the next adventure? Perhaps you’re READ MORE
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The Gunnison Valley Patio Guide
20 May, 2016
There’s something to be said about experiencing a place simply by watching the day go by. You can’t help but relax while dining outside on a pleasant READ MORE
Crested Butte Pole, Pedal, Paddle: Use All Your Toys at Once!
8 April, 2016
-VOTED BEST TRIATHLON IN THE ROCKIES- by Elevation Outdoors Magazine Every April the Gunnison Valley gets a little quieter as temperatures warm, snow starts to melt, and READ MORE
Drop the Knee for the 42nd Annual Al Johnson Race
3 February, 2016
Hike up, point it, party Say what you will about telemark skiing: Fix the heel, fix the problem. Nobody cares that you tele. Lock your heel, ski READ MORE
The Alley Loop– Thirty Years of Fun
4 January, 2016
Every year in February the town of Crested Butte turns itself into a cross-country race course complete with staging grounds, beer gardens, and lots and lots of READ MORE
Yurt Dinner Experience
28 December, 2015
On December 21, I had the fortunate opportunity to join the Crested Butte Nordic Council for their Solstice Yurt Dinner Experience, and experience is really the best READ MORE
How to Train for the Grand Traverse
4 December, 2015
#1 Late bird catches the worm On December 1st, set those alarms for 12:00 am (midnight), and make sure your computer is charged, because at 12:01 am, READ MORE
10 Reasons to Experience the Holidays in a Mountain Paradise
6 November, 2015
Picture it now: Giant snowmen, roaring fireplaces, and being surrounded by friends or family in a small mountain town lit up for Christmas. The Gunnison Valley, on READ MORE
5 Reason to Attend Crested Butte Nordic’s Thanksgiving Camp
20 October, 2015
The Crested Butte Nordic Thanksgiving Ski Camp, now in its 14th year, has been on snow every year since its inception. People come from all over the READ MORE
10 Experiences You Can Only Have in Gunnison-Crested Butte
29 June, 2015
We happen to be pretty partial to our corner of Southwest Colorado and we wanted to share with you why we feel that way. So we put READ MORE
Biking for Houstonians Just Got A Whole Lot Better
28 June, 2015
Outdoor biking in the summer. Just the thought of it gets us all sweaty. Unless you’re a glutton for punishment, the summer heat limits riding outside to very early READ MORE
A Better Way to Beat the Houston Heat
25 June, 2015
Sticky, muggy, sweltering, oppressive … you’ve probably got a few choice words of your own to describe the weather. Houston’s average summer temperature is around 93 degrees. READ MORE
11 Can’t Miss Summer Events
9 June, 2015
After a wet May, we’re so excited to kick off summer in Gunnison-Crested Butte. One of the things that makes summer so fun here is our events. READ MORE
Closing Weekend Shenanigans
27 March, 2015
With closing weekend at Crested Butte Mountain Resort just around the corner, it’s fun to think back on the fun of closing weekends past. I had no READ MORE
Pizza, Mountain Biking and Skiing … It Doesn’t Get Much Better!
13 February, 2015
My journey and love for the Gunnison Valley began as a student at Western State College in 1994. I had come to Colorado by way of Denver READ MORE
6 Favorite Lines in the Crested Butte Extremes
10 February, 2015
Crested Butte Mountain Resort is not just a regular ski area. What sets this resort apart from the rest is that it harbors some of the best steep READ MORE
10 Reasons Crested Butte is America’s Coolest Small Town
26 January, 2015
We are proud that Budget Travel has selected Crested Butte as one of the 15 semi-finalists for recognition as America’s Coolest Small Town. It’s no secret to READ MORE
Plein Air Painting at 20 Degrees
14 January, 2015
By Shaun Horne Contrary to expectation, the challenge of painting in the very cold has little to do with freezing paint, and lots to do with keeping READ MORE
Nordic Racing Scene in Gunnison – Crested Butte
8 January, 2015
By Joellen Fonken Kilometers skied, forecasts analyzed and countless waxing sessions start to prepare a person for Nordic racing in Gunnison County. Fall turns into winter, slow READ MORE
Fat Bikes Expand Winter Fun
18 December, 2014
Every year the leaves fall, the days grow short, and the snow piles high. It is usually time to bring out the skis and boards and ride READ MORE
Hartman Rocks: A Recreation Mecca for All Seasons
16 December, 2014
By Jefe Branham For many folks living in Gunnison, Colorado, Hartman Rocks Recreation Area is a staple in our lives. A 14,000-acre, BLM-managed recreation area boasting over READ MORE
The Perfect Breakfast Recipe for the Holidays
3 December, 2014
by Chris Greene If you told me 10 years ago that I would become a person known for his breakfasts, I would have laughed at you. I READ MORE
Early Season Nordic Skiing Bonanza
19 November, 2014
It was one of those storms where it almost seemed pointless to clear the snow off the driveway because in the morning or later in the day READ MORE
Help Break Record for Skiing Santas
14 November, 2014
By Shaun Matusewicz Photo courtesy of CBMR/Nathan Bilow There is nothing quite like the Crested Butte Santa Ski in the world! It is my new favorite event. READ MORE
12 Reasons to Spend the Holidays in Gunnison-Crested Butte
12 November, 2014
As a 6-year resident of Gunnison County, there is really no place I’d rather be during the holiday season than in Crested Butte. Now I just have READ MORE
Blooming Where We Are Planted
4 November, 2014
Three-and-a-half years ago, the Hoskin family pulled up every stake we had set down over a decade and relocated two adults, two children and two companies to READ MORE
Crested Butte Opening Day
29 October, 2014
By Francesca Pavillard-Cain I am skiing through three feet of fluffy powder down Teo, then Hawk’s Nest, and finishing with a high-speed jump off the cat track READ MORE
A True Fish Story
14 October, 2014
By Shelly Steig The first time I heard there was salmon fishing in Colorado—yes Colorado! I was amazed. And this isn’t just any fishing—in Colorado the salmon READ MORE
Seasons Collide
10 October, 2014
October is a time of seasonal confusion in Crested Butte. We’re caught between seasons and activities. As the weeks pass, snow levels descend lower on the peaks READ MORE
The Simplicity and Joy of Presence – Fall Morning Yoga
3 October, 2014
It’s a chilly fall morning and I get up early, mindful of not waking up the husband and kids. Slipping on my yoga clothes and grabbing a READ MORE
3 Essentials for Mushroom Hunting
19 September, 2014
As a person who loves to both cook and explore the outdoors, it’s hard to believe I lived in Crested Butte for 6 years before going on READ MORE
Mountain Moments on the Golf Course
12 September, 2014
By Ryan Hoynacki, PGA On a recent August evening, I was golfing with three great friends. We were playing the signature hole at The Club at Crested READ MORE
Conservation Opens the Door to Visitors
3 September, 2014
I think I’m going to get a giant “THANK YOU” sign for my office. Why? Because you make my job so much easier! How? By embracing the READ MORE
A Perfect Day in Curecanti
26 August, 2014
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. READ MORE
A Grand Fishing Season
15 August, 2014
Winding up the canyon I notice the truck thermometer drops to 39. It’s a stark reminder of how quickly the summer has gone by. They always seem READ MORE
4 Reasons to Love September in Gunnison County
12 August, 2014
I originally moved to Crested Butte during September. I still remember the beauty of the rising full moon over the Blue Mesa Reservoir as we drove east READ MORE
Family Adventures in Gunnison-Crested Butte
5 August, 2014
By Mollisa Silver We are lucky enough to call Crested Butte home one week every winter and two weeks every summer. Summer is my family’s favorite time in READ MORE
Hiking Bliss
8 July, 2014
Hiking is one of my favorite pastimes in the Gunnison-Crested Butte Valley. There are so many trails that it’s typically hard to narrow it down to one. READ MORE
7 Ways to Make the Most of Your USA Pro Challenge Trip
1 July, 2014
Amazing Cycling Adventures in Gunnison-Crested Butte! In Gunnison-Crested Butte, we’re literally already counting down to Stage 2 and Stage 3 of the USA Pro Challenge in August. READ MORE