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.

The best tree skiing at Crested Butte

Written on December 9, 2022. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Visit, Winter.

Love skiing in the trees? Although Crested Butte Mountain Resort’s most famous feature is its extreme terrain, there are also some unique tree skiing opportunities on the mountain. We’ve put together...

a skier in powder with trees covered in snow in the background

Intermediate Ski Runs and Trails at Crested Butte Mountain Resort

Written on December 7, 2022. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Visit, Winter.

As you’re planning your Colorado ski trip, Crested Butte is a destination that should be at the top of your list. You might have some questions based on what you’ve heard about it. Is Crested Butte...

Skiing through aspen trees at Crested Butte.

Seven Reasons to Ski Crested Butte This Winter

Written on November 9, 2022. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Visit, Winter.

Is Crested Butte a good ski resort? What is Crested Butte known for? Is Crested Butte worth visiting? These are a few questions you might be asking as you plan your Colorado ski vacation. We’ve got...

Cross-country Skiing in Colorado

Written on November 8, 2022. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Visit, Winter.

Colorado is known for its many world-renowned downhill ski areas. Did you know it has plentiful cross-county skiing as well? If you’ve only considered Crested Butte as a downhill skiing destination...

Western Mountain Sports athletes pose with Krystin Norman

Skiing Crested Butte with Krystin Norman

Written on November 4, 2022. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Uncategorized, Visit, Winter.

Last winter, pro skier Krystin Norman hit the slopes of Crested Butte Mountain Resort, deep in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. Western Colorado University Mountain Sports freeride ski team...

The view from a chairlift overlooking ski runs and a mountain peak

Crested Butte Versus Breckenridge

Written on October 27, 2022. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Visit, Winter.

There are many options when considering which ski area to visit for your Colorado ski vacation. Two well-known Colorado ski resorts are Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) and Breckenridge Ski Resort....