Good day, Crested Butte doesn’t have any parking meters or traffic lights (thank goodness) but we do have a new main intersection. The next time you are in Crested Butte you will most likely travel through the town’s newly upgraded main 4 way stop at Elk Avenue and 6th Street aka Highway 135. The 4… Read More
22nd Annual Wildflower Festival Almost Here
June 24, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Good day from Crested Butte! If you are in Crested Butte in July, be sure to visit our 22nd annual Wildflower Festival which begins July 7 and runs through the 13th. There are almost 200 events for wildflower fanatics of every knowledge and fitness level. Enjoy photography classes, 50 guided hikes and walks, jeep excursions, cooking classes, arts and… Read More
CBMR’s New Ski Jets Announced
June 17, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Good day, Crested Butte Mountain Resort announced their new ski jet schedule for the upcoming 2008-2009 winter season. Now, skiers and snowboarders will enjoy direct flights to Gunnison from Salt Lake City, Chicago and Dallas as well as Denver. Book your trip now! Here is the updated schedule: United AirlinesDenver to Gunnison:# 5941 Departs 11:15… Read More
Almost a Record – Over 12 million Skier Visits
June 13, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Good morning, This week in Crested Butte, the Colorado Ski Country USA trade group gathered for their annual meeting to review the results of the 2007-2008 ski season. As one might imagine, the record snowfalls recorded throughout the 26 Colorado Ski Country USA member resorts resulted in big time skier visit numbers. The 26 ski resorts throughout our state… Read More
Key Mountain Passes to Open Soon
June 11, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Good morning, Gunnison County has begun to clear the roads across two critical mountain passes in the Crested Butte area that are still blocked with this past season’s record snow. Both Kebler Pass to the west and Cottonwood Pass to the east are usually open by Memorial Day, but this year area officials hope for June 15 openings. The huge Ride… Read More
Skiing in June, Aspen Mountain Re-Opens
June 10, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Good day, Aspen Mountain is going to reopen for some summer skiing this weekend. Colorado’s epic winter has officially spilled over into summer. The resort will reopen 45 acres of intermediate, snow-covered terrain high up on the mountain’s where the average snow depth is about 3 feet. The resort plans to be open on Friday,… Read More
