The history of Halloween dates back many, many centuries to an ancient Celtic festival called Samhain when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. Later, in the 8th century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1st as “All Saints Day”, a day to honor all of...
Car Camping Is On The Rise It seems we all have busy, hectic schedules these days so when the weekend comes, we don’t always have a lot of time to plan an elaborate backpacking trip. Perhaps that’s why Car Camping Is On The Rise. You don’t need to take a...
Is there a solution to the housing issues in ski towns? It’s no secret that housing issues are plaguing our mountain towns, from Jackson Hole to Telluride and right here in Crested Butte. Inventory is low, there just aren’t many available units, for sale or rent, and what is...
School District Shows Interest In Housing Issues One of the topics of interest at this week’s Gunnison RE1J school board meeting was housing and growth. The district has seen consistent growth in student enrollment over the years and has set aside funding for temporary, modular classroom units at the Crested...
The ICELab – A Collaborative Workspace Have you heard of the new ICELab located on the Western State Colorado University Campus? This new workspace, the Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship (ICE)Lab, was created to provide new startups and expanding businesses in the Gunnison Valley with the materials and support needed to...
Must Have Gear For A Winter Day Hike Snowfall in the Colorado High Country is just around the corner yet many of us still enjoy getting out for a day hike here and there. With that said, here is some of the Must Have Gear For A Winter Day...
Should Colorado Ski Towns Tax Pot to Fund Mental Health Services? This is a questions that maybe we should be considering more seriously and asking our local law makers. When one thinks of living in a ski town, mental health issues usually aren’t the first thing that come to...
Crested Butte The “Last Great Colorado Ski Town” Rightfully dubbed the “Last Great Colorado Ski Town”, Crested Butte offers the small town charm most may have thought has been lost with the continued growth of the ski industry. Tucked away at the end of the road, high in the...
5 Excuses to Visit Crested Butte Before Ski Season As if anyone actually needs an excuse to visit Crested Butte. No matter what time of year, Crested Butte is a wonderful place to visit. I know, most people come for the amazing skiing but here are 5 Excuses to Visit...
Colorado’s 10 Most Picturesque Mountain Towns Colorado is known for it’s many quaint, picturesque mountain towns, many of which date back well into the 1800’s. Steeping in rich history, many of these towns have been revived as National Historic Districts to preserve their mountain charm. Surrounded by the Elk...