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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
May 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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...]
Crested Butte Real Estate Finds Popularity With Cyclist Trend
March 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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 Appeal Offers More than Just Skiing
February 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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
January 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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
January 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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
January 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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
January 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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
December 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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...]
Go Ice Fishing in Gunnison!
November 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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
November 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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
November 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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
November 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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
November 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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
November 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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
October 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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...]
Colorado Ski Resorts Announce First Chair Dates for 2012-13 Ski Season
September 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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...]
Crested Butte Community Events for October 2012
September 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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
September 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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
August 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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
August 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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
July 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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
July 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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
July 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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
July 12, 2012 By 1 Comment
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
July 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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
June 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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...]
Cycling Challenge: Great Exposure for Crested Butte
June 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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...]
Crested Butte Community Calendar of Events for June 2012
June 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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
May 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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...]
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