1) Gunnison County is nearly 2 million acres with 85% being public lands. It is also home to Curecanti National Recreation Area and Blue Mesa Reservoir, Colorado’s largest body of water with 92 miles of shoreline.

2) Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is open year-round and located only one hour from the Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport.

3) Crested Butte was designated a Registered National Historic District in 1972 (numerous blocks) and is the “Official Wildflower Capital of Colorado.”

Crested Butte Nordic Center & Ice Rink
Enjoy Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating and sledding. A complete Nordic rental shop, ski school, extensive groomed trail system, guided backcountry tours and wilderness huts. 970.349.1707 or www.cbnordic.org.

Adaptive Sports Center
ASC in Crested Butte provides year-round recreation activities for people with developmental and physical disabilities and their family and friends. Winter activities include alpine skiing, snowboarding and Nordic skiing. 866.349.2296 or www.adaptivesports.org.

Gunnison Arts Center & Crested Butte Center for the Arts
Two dynamic arts facilities that enrich and expand community and visitor participation in the arts. Throughout the year enjoy oncerts, theatre, dance, speakers, classes and movies. 970.349.7487 or www.crestedbuttearts.org 970.641.4029 or www.gunnisonartscenter.org.

Crested Butte Mountain Theatre
CBMT fosters the growth of theatre as an art form through contemporary, classical and original productions as well as arts education. Performances offered throughout the year. 970.349.0366 or www.cbmountaintheatre.org.

Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum & Mountain Bike Hall of Fame
Local history and the area's mountain biking legacy come alive at these two great museums located in one facility on Elk Avenue. 970.349.1880 or www.crestedbuttemuseum.org 970.349.6817 or www.mtnbikehalloffame.com.

Spirit, Mind & Body
A community of holistic practitioners supporting well-being in the Gunnison Valley. Yoga, Pilates, Reiki, massage, seminars on numerous topics, and much more is offered year-round. 970.349.5094 or www.CBSpiritMindBody.com.

Ice Hockey Rinks
The Gunnison Valley is serious about its ice hockey. Take part in tournaments, pick-up games and public skating at four rinks: Big Mine Park Ice Rink (Crested Butte Nordic Center), Crested Butte South Ice Rink, and two at Gunnison's Shades for Blades. 800.545.4505 or 800.274.7580.

Blue Mesa Reservoir
Fishing is great in Gunnison-Crested Butte spring, summer, fall and even winter! Ice fish on Blue Mesa Reservoir, Colorado's largest body of water located in Curecanti National Recreation Area. 970.641.2337, x205 or www.nps.gov/cure

CRESTED BUTTE EVENTS

Crested Butte Mountain Resort & Crested Butte Nordic Center
Open from November 17–April 13

Crested Butte Nordic Center’s Thanksgiving Training Camp November 23-25

Crested Butte Rocky Mountain Holidays
Yuletide events on December weekends

Learn to Skate Ski for Free – Crested Butte Nordic Center December 6, January 3, February 7, March 6

Crested Butte Mountain Resort’s New Year’s Eve Celebration
December 31

Profurious Park ‘N Pipe Series
December 31, February 3, March 2

22nd Annual Alley Loop Nordic Marathon February 2
(1.5 K, 3K, 5K, 10K, 21K and 42K)

Mardi Gras
February 2-5

Romance in the Rockies
Week of Valentine’s Day

17th Annual U.S. Extreme Freeskiing Championships
February 19-23

Super Tour – Crested Butte Nordic Center
March 8

Progressive Bonfire Dinner (on Nordic skis or snowshoes)
March 22

12th Annual U.S. Extreme Freeskiing Telemark Championships
March 20-22

Al Johnson Memorial Uphill/Downhill Telemark Ski Race
March 23

Elk Mountains Grand Traverse March 28-29

5th Annual Slush Huck
March 29-30

Flauschink
April 9-13

GUNNISON EVENTS

Sugar Plum Festival
November 17

Night of Lights
November 30

Holiday Downtown Open Houses
December 1-2

Cabin Fever Festival/Woman of the Wilderness Competition
February 9