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.

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: Marijuana

Written on March 1, 2017. Posted in Blog, Stewardship, Visit.

The legal recreational marijuana industry is arguably the biggest thing to happen in Colorado this decade. While only a small minority of visitors to Colorado and our valley say that weed is the primary...

Mountain Manners: Drive It Like You Care About It

Written on August 4, 2016. Posted in Blog, Fall, Spring, Stewardship, Summer, Visit.

The Gunnison Valley is a phenomenal place to ride and drive if you’re looking for some off-road adventure. Many places like Cement Creek, Taylor Park, and Brush Creek are world-renowned for their...

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...

Conservation Opens the Door to Visitors

Written on September 3, 2014. Posted in Blog, Fall, Spring, Stewardship, Summer, Winter.

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 open spaces that set Gunnison Valley apart. They’re...