Did you know there are many events in Crested Butte and Gunnison? See live music, take an art class, volunteer, play trivia, watch (or participate in) a ski or bike race, and more! Check this calendar to see what’s going on.

The seasons are shifting and with the snow starting to settle in the high mountains, we can’t think of a better way to celebrate all we’ve accomplished together this trail season than our annual Ales for Trails event! Brought to you in partnership with High Alpine Brewing Company, Ales for Trails is Gunnison Trails way of saying “THANK YOU” for another great trail season. Come raise a pint to our founding Penny for Trails Partner High Alpine Brewing Company. Check out new trail development plans for Hartman Rocks, share your own ideas and provide feedback. Get social, mingle with fellow trail kooks and celebrate another amazing season of stewardship. This night is one of the ways we want to thank our business partners and members whose sustaining financial support maintains YOUR local trails. We also send out our thanks to our incredible community of volunteers that either came out to get their hands dirty alongside us on trail work days, or worked with us to pull together The Original Growler. We couldn’t do what we do without each of you and your contributions to Gunnison Trails. So, come join us at our founding Penny for Trails Partner, High Alpine Brewing, to raise a glass to this community! For more info, see our website at gunnisontrails.org/ales-for-trails or email questions to: [email protected].
Gunnison Valley is also host to several beloved annual events. A classic winter event is The Alley Loop, a Nordic ski race that doubles as a costume contest. In fall, Mt. Crested Butte hosts the famous Chili and Beer Festival. Every summer in Gunnison, a crowd gathers to watch America’s fourth-oldest rodeo, Cattlemen’s Days. There are also festivals in Crested Butte that celebrate local art, music, wildflowers, and more. Attending an annual event is a good way to connect with the culture of the Gunnison Valley. You might even create a new tradition for you and your family and friends!