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Are Colorado’s Mountain Towns Too Busy? Fifth Consecutive Record Summer Has People Talking Crested Butte wasn't the only Colorado town who saw another record breaking summer. It seems many of Colorado's mountain towns are are seeing record summer visitors and not just...

The charming Cristiana Guesthaus, located on Maroon Avenue in Crested Butte, welcomes new owners - the Melville family. The Melville family is third generation owners of the historic Mountain Chalet Ski Lodge which started in 1954 in Aspen, CO. The Cristiana Guesthaus...

5 Days In Montrose, Gunnison & Crested Butte  Whether you're a local looking for a "Staycation" or visiting the Gunnison Valley and Crested Butte for the first time, you may be looking for some help planning your trip. There are so many must see places and...

Short Climate Film Features Gothic Local billy barr It was summer of 1972 when billy barr first arrived in the secluded "ghost town" of Gothic, Colorado. A chance summer job that "sounded interesting", who would have known he'd end up staying through the winter? Or...

Here Lies Colorado’s Biggest Body of Water Less than an hour drive from Crested Butte, Here Lies Colorado’s Biggest Body of Water. The Blue Mesa Reservoir which is located in the Curecanti National Recreation Area near Gunnison, Colorado, is the perfect place to spend...

Crested Butte Hotel proposal is notching up BOZAR approvals You may have heard the buzz around town that there is a new hotel project on the horizon. The review process and journey through the BOZAR approval process continues for the Sixth Street Station developers....

Top 6 Easy Crested Butte Hiking Trails Close to Town It may not seem like it with this week's snowy outburst but Summer is fast approaching. With the warmer weather, we all are anxious to get out on the hiking trails and what better way to get in shape then to hit...

The 15 Best Restaurants in Colorado! While Colorado might be best known for it's 14'ers, ski resorts and "rocky mountain high", we also have some pretty amazing food. This list of The 15 Best Restaurants in Colorado features farm-to-table eateries, long running...

The 2017 Original Growler We are just about a month away from The 2017 Original Growler endurance mountain bike race in Gunnison, Colorado. Over the past 10 years, we have seen The Original Growler race and Half Growler race grow in popularity with the Half Growler...

We love getting out into the great outdoors and what better hiking partner then your four legged friend. With the warm summer months soon approaching, now is the time to ensure your furry buddy will be trail ready. Hiking or Backpacking with Your Dog requires a...

Crested Butte Trail Conditions & Report Spring is here and we know everyone is itching to hit the trails. From hiking and running trails to mountain bike trails, we are starting to see the snow melt out and some of the Gunnison and Crested Butte area trails...

Best Dispersed Camping In Colorado It's no surprise that some of the Best Dispersed Camping In Colorado is right here in our own backyard. Now you may be thinking, "dispersed camping is not my thing". We have all been there at one point or another... spending the...

CB3p: Pole, Pedal, Paddle It's almost here... The CB3P: Pole, Pedal, Paddle is April 30th. Racers start their journey in Mt. Crested Butte, CO and finishing in Gunnison, CO. The CB3P is a multi-sport, endurance race that spans the entire length of the Gunnison Valley....

A Crested Butte City Guide You will find Colorado's most "Charming Adventure Town" nestled high in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, way off the beaten path. A beautiful four hour drive from the hustle and bustle of Denver, this historic ski town is a nostalgic step back...