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.

3 Essentials for Colorado Mushroom Hunting

Written on September 19, 2014. Posted in Blog, Summer, Visit.

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 my first mushroom hunt. I had made do with the occasional...

4 Reasons to Love September in Gunnison County

Written on August 12, 2014. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Summer, Visit.

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 on Highway 50 towards our new home. Since then,...