Gunnison-Crested Butte, Colorado | Colorado

First Sign of Winter

It's that time of year again: Our gorgeous scenery has changed from bright, beautiful fall foliage to our majestic mountains blanketed in white. We had a bit of snow Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and again on Monday. The storm on Monday brought blankets of white from Gunnison up to Crested Butte. If this storm is a sign of what is to come this winter, all us locals who love our winter sports are in for a treat!

To view more photos from Gunnison and Crested Butte taken this morning, please visit our Facebook page here. (Note: You don't have to be a Facebook member to view our photos.)

Think snow!

September Splendor in Gunnison - Crested Butte

Colorado's largest aspen grove turning brilliant shades of color, Indian summer temperatures and a wide range of events and outdoor recreation combine to make "September Splendor in the Rockies" a month not to miss in Gunnison-Crested Butte. September is an ideal time for people who love the sights, smells, sounds and feel of fall.

West Elk Scenic Byway
A few highlights include the Fall Festival of Beers & Chili Cook-off, Vinotok fall harvest festival, Gunnison Western Heritage Festival, running and biking events, art walks and plays, farmers' markets, stargazing at the Gunnison Valley Observatory, a golf tournament and more. Here's the events listing for the month:

September Splendor in the Rockies Events

Gunnison Growler Training and Trails Update

growler series The Growler Training Series - 2010

Now in its fifth year, the Growler Training Series mountain bike races take place on three Thursday evenings in late April and May at the Hartman Rocks Multi-Use Recreation Area near Gunnison. This classic mountain bike race/fun ride series is for all ages and abilities with men's and women's divisions in three categories: Short Course; Long Course Sport; and Long Course Expert. There also are races for kids. Registration opens on-site at 4:30pm and the racing begins at 5:45pm. The cost is $15 per race (but little kids race for free!). Proceeds benefit Gunnison Trails. For more information, visit www.gunnisontrails.com.

2010 Growler Training Series Schedule

Thursday April 29: In the Bag

Crested Butte Music Festival Update

When the leaves start to slowly turn green and the trees blossom, you know the Crested Butte Music Festival (CBMF) is just around the corner!

This year's lineup is shaping up to be the best yet.

You especially won't want to miss this year's artist-in-residence, Eddie Daniels. One of the rarest of rare musicians, this renaissance musician who is a genius at both jazz and classical music. Not only will he be performing on clarinet with his jazz quartet at the Celebration, but will also be showcased as both a soloist with the Festival Symphony Orchestra and as a chamber musician in Brahms' famous clarinet quintet.

I look forward to seeing you all this summer.

Sincerely,

Alexander Scheirle
Artistic and Managing Director

Sample Bike Landing Page

Wed, 04/07/2010 - 23:36 — Anonymous

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Experience the Evolution of Mountain Biking and celebrate the 30th anniversary of Crested Butte’s Fat Tire Bike Week.<br /> <br /> Legend has it that Crested Butte is the birthplace of Mountain Biking. Well, the baby is all grown up we’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of Crested Butte’s legendary Fat Tire Bike Week. This year’s dirty thirty will feature a The Fat Tire 40 endurance race, aided rides, The Mountain States Cup Wildflower Rush Downhill Races, pure Crested Butte classics like the Chainless Race and the 24 hour Bridges of the Butte, and premiere entertainment.

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FTBW has grown from a few friends hitting CB’s legendary single track to one of the industry’s premiere events. Experience the Evolution of Mountain Biking at this year’s Dirty Thirty. You wouldn’t miss your best friends 30th, would you?

Gear up for Fishing Events

FISHING EVENTS

Gunnison Kiwanis Club Blue Mesa Lake Fishing Tournament, May 1 - 2

The Gunnison Kiwanis Club has earned a stellar reputation for its Blue Mesa Lake Fishing Tournament, which typically sells quickly. Teams of two will start at Elk Creek Marina and angle for trout (rainbow, brown, cutthroat and other). The entry fee is $120 per team, with an extra $10 cost to enter the Mackinaw trout competition. Historically, the prize has been in excess of $1,000 for first place. For information and a registration form visit www.GunnisonChamber.com or call Bruce Saunders at (970) 901-0110.

10^th Annual Taylor Park Marina Fishing Derby, June 12