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Is there a solution to the housing issues in ski towns? It's no secret that housing issues are plaguing our mountain towns, from Jackson Hole to Telluride and right here in Crested Butte. Inventory is low, there just aren't many available units, for sale or rent, and...

School District Shows Interest In Housing Issues One of the topics of interest at this week's Gunnison RE1J school board meeting was housing and growth. The district has seen consistent growth in student enrollment over the years and has set aside funding for...

The ICELab - A Collaborative Workspace Have you heard of the new ICELab located on the Western State Colorado University Campus? This new workspace, the Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship (ICE)Lab, was created to provide new startups and expanding businesses ...

Must Have Gear For A Winter Day Hike Snowfall in the Colorado High Country is just around the corner yet many of us still enjoy getting out for a day hike here and there. With that said, here is some of the Must Have Gear For A Winter Day Hike. Keep in mind, in the...

Should Colorado Ski Towns Tax Pot to Fund Mental Health Services? This is a questions that maybe we should be considering more seriously and asking our local law makers. When one thinks of living in a ski town, mental health issues usually aren't the first thing that...

Crested Butte The "Last Great Colorado Ski Town" Rightfully dubbed the "Last Great Colorado Ski Town", Crested Butte offers the small town charm most may have thought has been lost with the continued growth of the ski industry. Tucked away at the end of the road, high...

5 Excuses to Visit Crested Butte Before Ski Season As if anyone actually needs an excuse to visit Crested Butte. No matter what time of year, Crested Butte is a wonderful place to visit. I know, most people come for the amazing skiing but here are 5 Excuses to Visit...

Places in Colorado Ranked by Annual Snowfall Did you know that out of all the Places in Colorado Ranked by Annual Snowfall, Crested Butte is ranked #1? That's right, Crested Butte is #1 in the state when it comes to annual snowfall so it's no wonder why this is also...

Where to Eat in Downtown Crested Butte Whether it's after a long day hiking, biking or skiing, one should know Where to Eat in Downtown Crested Butte. For a historic little mountain town tucked away at the end of the Gunnison Valley, Crested Butte offers a vibrant,...

Fees Set For Short-Term Rentals In CB The town council board voted and it's official; The new fee structure for Short-Term Rentals (STR) in Crested Butte has been set. The September 5th vote set the fee for unlimited licenses to $750 and $200 for the license that...

Jackson's Honest ~ A Family On A Mission The story of Jackson's Honest Chips starts with a family on a mission to make their son's quality of life the best they could. Jackson was born in May 2001 a normal, happy baby but by late 2002 he began to show signs that...

Crested Butte Trails: Three Lakes Loop via Lost Lake Fall is a wonderful time to get out and hike the Crested Butte Trails: Three Lakes Loop via Lost Lake. A popular destination for hikers, campers and fisherman, this trail offers spectacular mountain views and...

Colorado’s Aspen Trees, the Largest Living Organisms on Earth When most of us think of aspens, we think of Colorado. Not just our famous mountain town of Aspen but the beautiful native trees that provide much of Colorado with its stunning fall colors. Colorado’s Aspen...

Colorado’s 10 Most Picturesque Mountain Towns Of course it comes as no surprise that Crested Butte has not only made the list but holds the No. 1 spot of Colorado’s 10 Most Picturesque Mountain Towns. Colorado is home to many unique, postcard-like mountain towns. With...