Colorado ~ Pure & Simple
Welcome to
Gunnison-Crested Butte in scenic Southwestern Colorado, the heart and soul of
the rugged Rocky Mountains where PURE fun...SIMPLE life
abounds! Our friendly 1880's Western and Victorian mountain towns offer unique
lodging options and one-of-a-kind shopping and dining experiences! If you've
been to the typical Colorado mountain towns and are looking for something
unpretentious, authentic and a stark contrast from the ordinary, you'll be happy
to get to know us! The Gunnison National Forest and several wilderness areas
make our 1.85 million acres playground one of Colorado's best outdoor recreation
areas. Watch the short video on the upper right side of your screen!
NEWS FLASH: Crested Butte Lands Spot on National Trust for Historic Preservation's 2008
Dozen Distinctive Destinations List. And, in
2008 Crested Butte was also named to Outdoor Magazine's list of "10 Best Towns
in America. In 2007, Gunnison made the "50 Best Adventure Towns" list with
National Geographic Adventure Magazine.
In summer experience hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, and water sports on Colorado’s largest lake, Blue Mesa the icon of the Curecanti National Recreation Area and the best of Colorado’s fly and lake fishing in Gold Medal trophy trout waters. We still hold four state records for lake trout, brown trout, Kokanee salmon and rainbow trout! And, there are more camping areas (from primitive to full service!) for tents and RV’s than you can shake a stick at!
Celebrate the magnificence of fall with us during September Splendor in the Rockies 2008. Four weekends of colorful events and activities combined with some of Colorado’s most breathtaking scenery and colors is something you won’t want to miss!
And, winter in the Rockies in Colorado’s Last Great Ski Town is an equally wonderful experience! Crested Butte Mountain Resort is spending millions to make our valley’s skiing and snowboarding experience second to none!
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to see what folks say about our area!
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