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.

Fat Bikes Expand Winter Fun

Written on December 18, 2014. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

Every year the leaves fall, the days grow short, and the snow piles high. It is usually time to bring out the skis and boards and ride the mountain or enjoy some of the best Nordic trails in the state....

Hartman Rocks: A Recreation Mecca for All Seasons

Written on December 16, 2014. Posted in Blog, Summer, Visit, Winter.

By Jefe Branham For many folks living in Gunnison, Colorado, Hartman Rocks Recreation Area is a staple in our lives. A 14,000-acre, BLM-managed recreation area boasting over 90 miles slick rock, offers...

A large Christmas tree in the middle of a downtown street

12 Reasons to Spend the Holidays in Crested Butte and Gunnison

Written on November 12, 2014. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

Thinking about celebrating the holidays in Colorado? What better place than a town that looks like a snow globe! Crested Butte is magical in winter. Surrounded by snowcapped peaks, this little town...