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 person with hunting gear stands in front of a snowy mountain peak

Colorado Elk Hunting Tips

Written on June 6, 2023. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Summer, Visit.

Words and photos by Danica Bona Colorado elk hunting is on many hunters’ bucket lists across the country for good reason. With over two million acres of public land spanning across national forest,...

Best Places to Take Photos in Gunnison and Crested Butte

Written on May 31, 2023. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Summer, Visit.

Beautiful mountain scenery is a huge draw for visiting Colorado. Many people reach for a phone or camera to take photos of the scene. With over two million acres of public lands, Gunnison and Crested...

Four people and a dog stand atop rocks with a blue skybackdrop.

Spring Hikes in Crested Butte and Gunnison

Written on April 27, 2023. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Summer, Visit.

After a snowy winter, we’re ready to hit the trails. Spring hiking in Colorado varies year by year. Trails might not melt out until later in spring or even early summer. This depends on how much snow...

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...

Snowboarders riding the East River Express Lift at Crested Butte Mountain Resort.

Crested Butte Glade Skiing from East River Express Lift

Written on March 6, 2023. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Visit, Winter.

The glade skiing on the East River Express Lift at Crested Butte Mountain Resort are beloved by locals and visitors alike. Here you’ll find gorgeous Colorado scenery and intermediate to advanced terrain....

Crested Butte vs. Wolf Creek

Written on March 2, 2023. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Visit, Winter.

Considering Crested Butte or Wolf Creek for your Colorado ski vacation? Crested Butte is a quirky ski town in the heart of Rocky Mountains. It’s known for steep and extreme ski terrain. Wolf Creek is...