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.

Things to Do in Almont

Written on June 26, 2023. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Summer, Visit, Winter.

Almont, Colorado is located between Gunnison and Crested Butte on Hwy 135. From Almont, you can access many of the things to do that Colorado is known for. This small town is a paradise for hunters...

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...

Reasons to visit Crested Butte for spring break

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

Why should you take a spring break ski trip to Crested Butte, Colorado? Crested Butte is an epic spring skiing destination and one of the best places in Colorado to visit during spring break. With new...

Gunnison and Crested Butte Winter Activities

Written on January 13, 2023. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

Wondering where in Colorado to go for your winter ski trip? Crested Butte, Colorado is known for steep downhill skiing. Surrounded by millions of acres of public lands, Gunnison and Crested Butte also...

Best double-black ski runs at Crested Butte

Written on January 12, 2023. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Visit, Winter.

So you’ve heard about the famous double-black ski runs at Crested Butte, and you want to learn more. Get ready for an exciting and athletic trip to this classic Colorado ski resort! There are many reasons...