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It’s that time of year again! Colorado's fall colors are nearing their peak and there are some great spots for a front row seat to the vibrant colors! Kebler Pass, just outside of Crested Butte is home to one of the world’s largest aspen groves. It also happens to be...

Exciting news - The U.S. Forest Service accepts Crested Butte’s expansion proposal. Over the next few years, Crested Butte Mountain Resort will be going through the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process, required by the National Environmental Protection Act...

Looking for the perfect cocktail for any season in Crested Butte? You've got to check out the Montanya Distillers tasting room! There’s nothing better after a long day of mountain biking, skiing or farmers market strolling, than a rum concoction from the Montanya...

Looking for trails easy to hike near Crested Butte? Or a trail that offers picture perfect views and a glimpse into beaver life? Perfect. Check out this travelcrestedbutte.com article about the Beaver Pond Hikes via Ohio Pass for driving directions to the trailhead,...

What could be better than a drive through an aspen grove in the fall? Not much! Crested Butte and the surrounding mountain passes offer some of the most phenomenal fall views in the state… arguably in all of the west. The largest aspen grove, on Kebler Pass, is just...

Crested Butte, one of the healthiest places in Colorado, gains more recognition in this article on onlyinyourstate.com. A while back I posted the article on the study that named Gunnison County #1 for longevity for men and 4th for women. The average age for men is 82...

If you haven't visited Crested Butte, Colorado but are planning to in the future here is a good article to get you going on your first visit. There are countless activities like hiking, biking, eating out, having a few incredible cocktail creations, shopping and site...

Fly fishing in Crested Butte has been known for many years as some of the best in the country. AMHQ Weekend recently visited and filmed this piece with footage from Wilder on the Taylor and out Slate River. We have a wide array of public streams, creeks and rivers...

10 of the coolest camping spots in Colorado that you must visit and Crested Butte is named first. Having spent a lot of time in the Crested Butte backcountry in the spring, summer and fall I can honestly say we have some of the best camping anywhere. Whether you are...

A big bear is a draw for Crested Butte visitors here recently but he is not known for being a problem and probably won't be in the future due to the stressful day he had. As for the bear, “The fact that a bear that big was spooked and stayed up there that long tells...

Colorado ski towns tax income on the rise. Mt. Crested Butte and Crested Butte in the top 10 for increases over same period last year. It is evident we have many more people coming to town than we have in the past. Colorado Association of Ski Towns (CAST) sales taxes...

Colorado's Best Hiking Trails and Alcohol Pairings Now this is something most everyone that has been to Crested Butte can relate to. Spending a beautiful summer day hiking the backcountry of Crested Butte and heading straight to a local watering hole after to...