Gunnison Crested Butte Blog

On this page you'll find seasonal trip reports, travel tips and local stories from the Gunnison Valley. It’s a great place to learn more about our region of Colorado as well as to find inspiration for your next adventure.

A man mountain bikes over rocks at sunrise at Hartman Rocks in Gunnison, Colorado.

Spring 2023 trail openings in Crested Butte and Gunnison

Written on May 16, 2023. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Stewardship, Summer, Uncategorized.

With record high snowfall for winter 2022-2023, many Colorado trails will open later than usual in spring and summer 2023. This page will be updated weekly with new trail openings and updates for the...

Gravel biking south of Gunnison, Colorado.

Spring activities in Gunnison and Crested Butte

Written on March 30, 2023. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Stewardship, Summer, Visit.

What is there to do in spring in Crested Butte and Gunnison? April, May and June in the Gunnison Valley bring warmer temperatures and melting snow. The best spring activities in Gunnison and Crested...

Animals and Birds of Gunnison, Colorado

Written on October 28, 2022. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Stewardship, Visit.

This guide to the animals and birds of Gunnison, Colorado features some of the local ecosystem’s most beloved species, including the endangered Gunnison sage-grouse. If you enjoyed learning about...

Bees and Butterflies of Gunnison, Colorado

Written on October 17, 2022. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Stewardship, Visit.

This guide to the bees and butterflies of Gunnison, Colorado features some of this area’s most common insects, including vital pollinators. If you enjoyed learning about the insects of this area,...

Plants of Gunnison, Colorado

Written on October 17, 2022. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Stewardship, Visit.

This guide to the plants of Gunnison, Colorado features some of the most common and iconic plants in the ecosystem around Gunnison, including many of the wildflowers for which this region is famous. ...

Summer Trails Etiquette in Gunnison and Crested Butte

Written on July 18, 2022. Posted in Blog, Stewardship, Summer, Visit.

Summer in Colorado is full of opportunities for adventures out on the trails. There are 1200+ miles of trails and over two million acres of public lands in Gunnison and Crested Butte. You can mountain...