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How the pandemic is changing us [ By Snow Burns ] (Editor’s Note: Snow Burns and her family are recent transplants …
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Experienced CB backcountry skier loses life in Anthracite Avalanche
image courtesy Crested Butte Avalanche Center One of the most well-known backcountry travelers in Crested Butte, Jeff Schneider, was killed Friday, …
Read More »Gunnison County begins COVID-19 vaccinations
Priorities outlined but process will take several months [ By Mark Reaman ] Two local doctors and a resident of the …
Read More »Local man injured in an avalanche on Snodgrass
“Small avalanches can have larger than expected consequences if they push you into a terrain trap such as trees or a …
Read More »Gunnison Country Food Pantry ramps up efforts to feed the valley
“It’s neighbors helping neighbors” [ By Kendra Walker ] The Gunnison Valley was hit especially hard with food insecurity issues this …
Read More »CBMR plans to welcome more open terrain just in time for the holidays
New tri-chair to replace Peachtree Lift for 2021/22 season [ By Kendra Walker ] Thanks to recent storms, Crested Butte Mountain …
Read More »Old Center for the Arts building closed, code updates needed
Tenants moved out; closed to public until building code updates are made [ By Kendra Walker ] The old Crested Butte …
Read More »Forest Service reissues ban on snowmobiles in Gothic corridor
Sticking with “Gang of Nine” decisions [ By Mark Reaman ] As we move into deep winter, the U.S. Forest Service …
Read More »County sees some COVID-19 hospitalizations and steady numbers
But Gunnison County remains in decent shape [ By Mark Reaman ] Gunnison County did not see a big spike in …
Read More »Mountain Mentality: Free suicide prevention training Thursday
Shredding the Stigma about mental health: a local snowboarder’s awareness project [ By Victoria R. Jarosh ] If you didn’t know, …
Read More »Upping trash tonnage: Waste Management in COVID times
Recycled materials demand is also high [ By Katherine Nettles ] Crested Butte is recycling and cleaning out old junk more …
Read More »Mountain lion interactions in the area taper off
Some report seeing lion on Columbine Hill [ By Katherine Nettles ] It appears mountain lion interaction season might be drawing …
Read More »National Guard/county to provide free COVID tests
Vaccines expected in Colorado within the next two weeks [ By Katherine Nettles ] Gunnison County has coordinated with the U.S. …
Read More »Mt. CB interested in InDeed affordable housing collaboration
“We recognize that housing is a regional issue” [ By Kendra Walker ] In an effort to provide more affordable housing …
Read More »Crested Butte Council revitalizing the Slate River Working Group
Developing an Aperture put-in before next floating season [ by Mark Reaman ] Refocusing some efforts on the Slate River Working …
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