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Mountain bikers on Canyon Creek trail in fall.

Three awesome Gunnison MTB trails you’ve never heard of

Written on July 1, 2022. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Summer, Visit.

If you’re planning a summer mountain biking trip to Gunnison, Colorado, you probably already know about the legendary cross-country trails at Hartman Rocks. Hartman’s has many popular trails, but there...

Summer MTB in the mountains surrounding Crested Butte.

Crested Butte vs. Moab

Written on June 23, 2022. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Summer, Visit.

Trying to decide between Crested Butte vs. Moab for your next mountain bike trip? Crested Butte, Colorado, and Moab, Utah, are two of the best places in the world to mountain bike. Both destinations...

Blue Mesa Reservoir in Gunnison, Colorado covered in ice.

Ice Fishing Blue Mesa Reservoir in Gunnison, Colorado

Written on January 11, 2022. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Uncategorized, Visit, Winter.

Words by Patrick Blackdale Photos by Cam Chioffi Every fall in Gunnison, Colorado while the aspen leaves are turning ice fishers eagerly await freezing cold temperatures to begin capping Blue Mesa Reservoir...

Magic Season: Winter Fly Fishing in Gunnison, Colorado

Written on December 9, 2020. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Winter.

The Upper Gunnison Valley is a well-known Colorado summer trout fishing destination for its amazing angling opportunities such as float fishing the Gunnison River, or walk-wade fishing backcountry streams...

Crested Butte Winter Activities

Written on October 28, 2020. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Visit, Winter.

There are lots of fun things to do in Crested Butte in wintertime. Downhill skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort is what makes this area famous, but the Gunnison Valley’s unique towns and two...

A photo of two women fly fishing in fall on the Gunnison River. Rock bluffs and yellow aspen trees are in the background.

Fly Fishing for Kokanee Salmon on the Gunnison River

Written on September 1, 2020. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Summer, Visit.

Words and photos by Patrick Blackdale Fly Fishing for Kokanee Salmon in Colorado: The kokanee salmon run on the Gunnison River is a great reason to plan a fall fly fishing vacation to Gunnison and Crested...