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More Than 200 Events Planned for the 27th Annual Wildflower Festival

Crested Butte Wildflowers

The 27th annual Wildflower Festival is rolling into town from July 8-14, and both visitors and Crested Butte homeowners will have the opportunity to participate in more than 200 events that are planned. The event brings flower lovers, photographers, and artists together from around the country and … [Read more...]

Fly Fishing Season Kicks Off in Gunnison County

The mountain streams in Gunnison County are an idyllic place for a nature adventure, especially if you love to fly fish! The fly fishing season just recently kicked off, and several 16- to 21-inch rainbow and brown trout have already been spotted. Gunnison homeowners spend a lot of time fly fishing … [Read more...]

Crested Butte Community Events for June 2013

June 2013 1  Kids Fishing Derby & Outdoor Sports Expo, Jorgensen Park, Gunnison2, 9, 16, 23, 30  Sundays @ 6 (Free Concerts) Presented by Gunnison Arts Center, Legion Park6 - 8  Ten-Minute Plays, Crested Butte Mountain Theatre, Crested Butte7  First Fridays Art Walk & Music, Various … [Read more...]

Get Ready for a Busy Summer and Fall in Crested Butte

If you thought you were in for a lazy summer and fall, think again! Crested Buttians might want to think about clearing their schedules thanks to a deluge of outstanding events that are taking place in the late summer months and into the fall. Whether you're an art lover, you're into beer and chili … [Read more...]

Crested Butte’s Montanya Brewery Wins “Craft Distillery of the Year”

During the 10th Anniversary Conference of the American Distilling Institute, Crested Butte's own Montanya Brewery took home the coveted "Craft Distillery of the Year" award. The conference was held in Denver in early April, and had record-breaking attendance with about 900 people from around the … [Read more...]

A Look at the Upcoming Summer Festivals in Crested Butte-Gunnison

Although many people think of the Gunnison-Crested Butte Valley as a haven for winter activities, there are no shortage of things going on during the summer either. From unique festivals that celebrate the beauty of the valley to get-togethers that unite Crested Butte homeowners with friends and … [Read more...]

Athletes Pole, Pedal & Paddle in Multi-Sport Race Between Crested Butte and Gunnison

Crested Butte Pole Pedal Paddle

Crested Butte homeowners know there's no shortage of sports and activities up here. But a recent event called the CB3P brought together three of the most popular mountain sports—skiing, biking and boating—from the north end of the valley to the south end. The event took place on Sunday, April … [Read more...]

Hot Spots in Crested Butte

Crested Butte is home to a number of North America’s best extreme ski terrains. Considered “Colorado’s last great ski town,” Crested Butte also has an up-and-coming cocktail scene and stunning restaurants that make the town a one-stop for all your winter sport and dining needs. Begin your … [Read more...]

Crested Butte Community Events for May 2013

May 2013 3  First Fridays Art Walk & Music, Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison4 – 5  Gunnison Kiwanis Club Fishing Tournament, Blue Mesa Lake, Gunnison 15 – 18  Ten Minute Plays presented by CB Mountain Theatre, Mallardi Cabaret Theatre18 – 19  Weekend Warrior Fishing … [Read more...]

Crested Butte Community Events for April 2013

Apr-13 3 – 7 Flauschink, Crested Butte & Mt. Crested Butte 3 – 7, 10 – 13 “The Exit Interview” presented by CB Mountain Theatre, Mallardi Cabaret Theatre5 First Fridays Art Walk & Music, Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison6 Slush Huck & Pond Skim Competitions & … [Read more...]

Crested Butte Homes Celebrate Their Best Kept Secret

Secret Stash

Many have wondered what it is that continually raises the property values of Crested Butte real estate. The powdery snow of those breath-taking ski slopes is certainly one reason. However, if you delve deeper you can find another reason hidden in this town: the aptly named Secret Stash. The Secret … [Read more...]

Crested Butte Real Estate Finds Popularity With Cyclist Trend

Snow Bike Crested Butte

Think about a normal biking season. You just cycled all summer, and you are ready for more. But it is fall now, and the mountain bike trails are getting treacherous. Time to retire your bike until summer, right? Turns out this isn’t the case with the new trend among Rocky Mountain cyclists. The … [Read more...]

Crested Butte Community Events for March 2013

Mar-13 1 First Fridays Art Walk & Music, Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison1 – 2 Move the Butte Presented by Crested Butte Dance Collective, CB Center for the Arts1 – 15 “Wild Wonder” Acrylic Paintings by Carlie Kenton, Crested Butte Center for the Arts2 Ski For Hope Nordic … [Read more...]

Visit Montanya Distillers in Crested Butte

Karen and Brice Hoskin founded Montanya Distillers in 2008 in Silverton Colorado, a space they soon outgrew so they relocated their operation right onto Elk Avenue in Crested Butte.  Montanya specializes in rum, and residents living in Crested Butte can certainly appreciate a good nip to warm their … [Read more...]

Crested Butte Appeal Offers More than Just Skiing

Crested Butte Mountain

For those who think that living or vacationing in an area like Crested Butte is only for devoted skiers, a plethora of activities awaits to change your minds. Although world-class skiing will always be a shining jewel in Crested Butte’s crown, there are a number of diversions which set the area … [Read more...]

Crested Butte Community Events for February 2013

Feb-13 1 First Fridays Art Walk & Music, Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison1 – 2 Junior Extreme Freeskiing Championships, Crested Butte Mountain Resort2 27th Annual Alley Loop Nordic Marathon (various race lengths), Crested Butte2 The Winter Night Sky (program and viewing, Black … [Read more...]

Gunnison County Fun Continues Long After Holidays

Moon Rise Hartmans Rocks

Gunnison County Winter Activities When January arrives, it’s easy to assume that the festive spirit of Gunnison County has been spent. If anything, as upcoming events suggest, the fun is just beginning along the nearly 2 million miles of Gunnison-Crested Butte valley. And they are not all … [Read more...]

Crested Butte Winters Beyond the Slopes

Crested Butte winters

Winter Activities in Crested Butte Crested Butte may be one of the one the few cities in America where a good four feet of snow is welcomed and enjoyed.  Those living in Crested Butte have had since the 1860’s to perfect having fun in the snow. For those looking for a world class ski slope … [Read more...]

Crested Butte’s Nordic Center Yurt

Magic Meadows Yurt

Many of those living in Crested Butte know of a cozy yurt tucked away in forest of beautiful pine trees known as the Nordic Center.  The center is a non-profit installation that services the entire Gunnison County throughout the winter season.   An architectural phenomenon that has become popular … [Read more...]

Crested Butte Community Events for January 2013

2 - 9 College Week, Crested Butte Mountain Resort3 Learn to Skate Ski for Free!, Crested Butte Nordic Center4 First Fridays Art Walk & Music, Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison5 Citizens Race: 15K Skiathalon, Crested Butte Nordic Center9 - 16 Military Appreciation Week, Crested … [Read more...]

Crested Butte Mountain Theater Celebrates 40 Years

Crested Butte Mountain Theater

A charming treasure to residents living in Crested Butte is the Mountain Theater.  The theater was conceived in 1972 by locals eager to provide their entertainment at a time when Crested Butte was far more isolated than it is now.  Through community outreach and donations, the theater has been … [Read more...]

Go Ice Fishing in Gunnison!

Ice Fishing Gunnison

One of the greatest perks of being a Gunnison home owner is the availability of outdoorsy activities. If you're not the winter sports type but still love the fresh mountain air, give ice fishing a try! The Iola Basin of the Blue Mesa Reservoir offers the best ice fishing conditions in the area. And … [Read more...]

Burn off the Turkey with the Crested Butte Nordic Center’s Thanksgiving Camp

Thanksgiving is upon us in Crested Butte Colorado! I'm sure all of you associate Thanksgiving with indulgence - spice-rubbed turkey, gooey marshmallow sweet potatoes, cheesy casseroles, whipped-cream topped pumpkin pie. That's okay, Crested Butte has all that too. The thing that makes Crested … [Read more...]

Crested Butte Mountain Resort Opens November 21

Crested Butte Mountain Resort

There's just a few short weeks left before Crested Butte Mountain Resort opens for the 2012/2013 ski season. Crested Butte home owners have been waiting months to get back on the powder at one of Colorado's best ski resorts.   Crested Butte Mountain Resort is known for its well-groomed and … [Read more...]

Free Skiing with Lodging November 21 – December 19, 2012

Free Skiing Crested Butte

Crested Butte Mountain Resort is promoting their newest and one of the best deals for early skiing. When you book lodging November 21 through December 19, 2012, the resort is offering FREE skiing when booked through Crested Butte vacations.  Call Crested Butte Vacations for more details and … [Read more...]

Crested Butte Nordic Center Opens November 17

Crested Butte Nordic Center

Crested Butte home owners live for this time of year. As fall gives way to winter, snow sports reemerge as the preferred way to exercise. On November 17, the Crested Butte Nordic Center will open for the season, offering full-service cross-country skiing including lessons, rental packages, along … [Read more...]

Crested Butte Community Events for December 2012

December 2012 1 - Holiday Bazaar, Crested Butte Community School1 & 2 - Jan Holiday Downtown Open Houses, Gunnison4-Jan Canvas & Cabernet Workshop, Art Studio at the Center for the Arts, Crested Butte7 - First Friday Gallery Crawl & Music, Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison8 … [Read more...]

A Good Old Fashioned Crested Butte Colorado Halloween

halloween in crested butte

Are you ready for Halloween in Crested Butte Colorado? Living in a mountain town that is full of history is bound to harbor some spooky stories from the past, making for the perfect Halloween ghost story. Here is one of the best that is sure to get you in the Halloween mood… The Story of the … [Read more...]

Crested Butte Community Events for November 2012

November 2012 2 - First Friday Gallery Crawl & Music, Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison8 - 11 - Teens on Stage Presented by Crested Butte Mountain Theatre, Mallardi Cabaret Theatre17 - Sugar Plum Festival, Fred R. Field Western Heritage Center, Gunnison17  -  Crested Butte Nordic … [Read more...]

Colorado Ski Resorts Announce First Chair Dates for 2012-13 Ski Season

Silver Queen Chair looking up at the Peak of Crested Butte Mountain Resort

If you're like most Crested Butte home owners, you can't wait for the start of ski season. Colorado ski resorts recently announced their first chair lift dates, and ski resorts around Summit County are already reporting their first dustings of snow. While Arapahoe Basin seems to be getting more than … [Read more...]

The Leaves Peaking Must Mean It’s Crested Butte Film Festival Time

The Crested Butte Film Festival is a four-day celebration of international films that coincide with the turning of the aspen leaves. This year marks the festival's second year showcasing documentary, feature, and short films.  The main purpose according to the festival is providing an annual … [Read more...]

Crested Butte Community Events for October 2012

Crested Butte & Gunnison Community Events for October 2012  5 - First Friday Gallery Crawl & Music, Various Galleries & Locations, Gunnison6 - Gunnison Farmers’ Market, Virginia Avenue & Main Street7 - Crested Butte Farmers’ Market, Elk Avenue & Second Street12 - Waunita … [Read more...]

Fall Drives in the Crested Butte Area

Aspen Leaves

If you are a fan of fall foliage, there's no place better than Crested Butte. With fall right around the corner, Crested Butte home owners are getting ready to take advantage of this truly gorgeous season. The air is crisp, but it's not too cold, and the mountain ranges come alive with crimson, … [Read more...]

Crested Butte Community Events for September 2012

Crested Butte & Gunnison Community Events for September 2012 1 - Gunnison Farmers’ Market, Virginia Avenue & Main Street; September Splendor in the Rockies, Valleywide; The People’s Fair (Arts, Crafts & More), Elk Avenue, Crested Butte 2 - West Elk Bicycle Classic (100- & … [Read more...]

Lupine Trail

Lupine Trail Crested Butte

The Lupine Trail is probably one of my favorite mountain biking trails here in Crested Butte. The views are spectacular, the uphill isn't a killer and it offers a little bit of everything for all riders and abilities. My husband likes to call it the wife trail because I am still smiling after the … [Read more...]

Summer & Fall Events Abound in Gunnison & Crested Butte

Gunnison and Crested Butte home owners are sure to have busy social calendars for the rest of the summer and into the fall as a variety of community events are planned. Art events dominate the community calendar, so if whether you're a budding artist or a connoisseur, you can bet there will be … [Read more...]

Crested Butte Community Calendar of Events for August 2012

Crested Butte & Gunnison Community Events August 2012: 1 - Pinnacle Mountain Bike Race Series, Crested Butte Mountain Resort; Public Policy Forum of Crested Butte, Various Locations & Speakers; Live! From Mt. Crested Butte (Free Outdoor Concerts), Crested Butte Mountain Resort; 40th … [Read more...]

Crested Butte Home Owners Ready Themselves for Summer Bike Events

Bridges of the Butte

Summer is here, and with that comes a variety of events throughout Colorado that are geared toward bike lovers. Whether you're into biking in costume, or drinking beer and listening to music as you ride, there's literally something for everyone. Crested Butte home owners are gearing up for a summer … [Read more...]

What’s SUP, Crested Butte? Stand Up Paddleboarding

Stand Up Paddleboarding Crested Butte

Stand Up Paddleboarding, Crested Butte style   Stand Up Paddleboarding, or SUP for short, is arguably one of the fastest growing sports in the nation. Even in our landlocked state of Colorado and in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the sport is taking the area by storm. It is a great core … [Read more...]

Crested Butte Wildflower Festival

Elephantella Wildflower Capital of Colorado

The Crested Butte Wildflower Festival is one of the most coveted weeks here in the valley. Historically, Crested Butte is known as the wildflower capital of the world and its Wildflower Festival is often referred to as the best annual festival in the mountains. This year the festival takes place … [Read more...]

Crested Butte Community Calendar of Events for July 2012

July 2012: 1 – Crested Butte Farmers’ Market, 2nd & Elk 2 - Alpenglow (free outdoor concert), Crested Butte Center for the Arts 4 – Independence Day Celebrations in Crested Butte & Mt. Crested Butte; Gothic to Crested Butte 1/3rd Marathon, Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory; … [Read more...]

Crested Butte Residents Prepare for 4th of July

American Flag

Crested Butte residents are ready for another Fourth of July celebration. This year, the Fourth of July will fall on a Wednesday, a somewhat inconvenient day for a holiday. However, with all of the amazing events going on, there's no doubt that Crested Butte residents will turn out in full force. … [Read more...]

Press Release – High Fire Danger

The town of Crested Butte put out the below Press Release late yesterday, June 27, 2012, in response to the high fire danger in our area. Gunnison County also implemented a Stage 2 fire ban effective today. The high fire danger has been on everyone's mind here lately with the numerous active … [Read more...]

Urinetown, the Musical Opens Tonight

Urinetown Crested Butte Center for the Arts

Urinetown, the Musical, opens tonight at Crested Butte's Center for the Arts. Pronounced “Yoor ‘n toun” is a satirical Broadway musical comedy attacking the legal system, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement and municipal politics. The story line opens … [Read more...]

Mt. Crested Butte Performing Arts Center

Mt. Crested Butte Performing Arts Center

On Tuesday, our office had the opportunity to meet with Woody Sherman, Executive Director, and Marilyn Krill, Administrative Director, of the  Mt. Crested Butte Performing Arts Center. The meeting was very informative and educational about the future performing arts center. And let's not … [Read more...]

Cycling Challenge: Great Exposure for Crested Butte

Photo Courtesy of Medalist

This August the valley will again be part of the action of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge. The race is coming back to Colorado, along with great exposure for the area! The cycling race is scheduled for August with the Stage 2 finish happening right in Mr. Crested Butte.  Organizing committee … [Read more...]

Music’s In The Air At Crested Butte Community School

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Music is one of those things that just makes people happy. For students, it’s a break from the academics of the classroom and a chance to express themselves. It’s also an arts program, so for many schools it’s not a priority in the budget. The Crested Butte Community School is no different. … [Read more...]

Crested Butte Community Calendar of Events for June 2012

June 2012 8 - Crested Butte Restaurant Week (through June 15) 9 - Taylor Park Marina Fishing Derby, Taylor Park Reservoir 10 - Crested Butte Farmers’ Market, 2nd & Elk 15 - 5th Annual Golf Classic Presented by Gunnison Valley Health Fdn., Club at Crested Butte 16 - Adventure Park, … [Read more...]

Put On Your Hiking Boots and Tackle the Trails in Crested Butte

View from Conundrum Creek Trail

Of course being outdoors is one of the best features of Crested Butte. The scenery is literally breathtaking. Winter is obviously full of fun on the slopes, but now you can start planning your Spring and Summer adventures! Here is a list of local multi-use trails for hiking, biking, or horseback … [Read more...]

Fill Up On Great Food and Dance the Night Away in Crested Butte

Lobar Restaurant

Lobar Restaurant and Lounge, located at 303 Elk, is a fun, high energy spot featuring small plates, appetizers, soup and salad, plus an award winning Sushi bar. Lobar opened in 2004 with the intentions of being Crested Butte’s only nightclub. This idea lasted just eight days before they decided to … [Read more...]

Get Artsy at the Center for the Arts in Crested Butte

PAINT & PAINT BRUSH

Walking around downtown Crested Butte you really get that cool artsy vibe. Residents are happy and very dedicated to keep the local art scene fresh and energized. One great way to get involved is by checking out the Center for the Arts in Crested Butte, specifically in the Upper East River Valley. … [Read more...]

Visit Townie Books in Downtown Crested Butte

Townie Books

Coming across a lovely, non-chain bookstore, with a non-chain coffee shop adjacent is practically unheard of these days. But here in Crested Butte we are lucky to have Townie Books and Rumors Coffee and Tea House conveniently located right downtown. Townie Books has been opened since June of 2011. … [Read more...]