Blogs from Crested Butte, Colorado, United States, North America - page 2

Geo: 38.8702, -106.986I've had a few friends tell me in the past that if I ever went to Crested Butte I might never leave.Well, I got into town about 20 minutes ago.......and I might not leave. :)After some finnicky wireless in Hotchkiss and a pleasant cruise along the rim of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, I found myself having some tasty beers and honey-chili sweet potato fries at the Gunnison Brewery. Gunnison, the ice box of Colorado. Perhaps of the nation! Any time in the winter while watching the weather channel (how was that for some alliteration?), I always shudder and offer up a prayer and solace for the people of Gunnison. However, lovely summers close to abundant hiking, fishing, boating, and camping. As long as your skin is made of down-filled Goretex.Driving north from ... read more

Colorful flowers blaze in a bright morning sun while hummingbirds flit around the deck as we enjoy a breakfast of Southwestern eggs benedict at Leroux Creek Inn. It’s hard to tear away from the beautiful scene to start the drive to Ouray, Colorado and the next part of our adventure. Since we have all day to make the short drive, Alan and I explore the portion of West Elk Loop that travels from Somerset to Crested Butte before rejoining the highway that continues through Gunnison, Montrose and eventually Ouray. First, the journey takes us beside the organic farms in Hotchkiss and then Paonia. Before Somerset, the road begins to climb, winding through Colorado mining country. When the West Elk Loop turns toward Crested Butte, it leaves the pavement, becoming a wide dirt road that is easily ... read more

Hi! Made it back to Colorado Sunday afternoon after 23 hours of air travel. Celebrating my birthday today with Jackie and my family/friends. I'll be running back and forth between Boulder and CB until I leave in June for Peace Corps. So if you're around give me a call or send an email: brittney.holder@gmail.com -I have six weeks to cram in as many hello/goodbyes as I can. Love & Peace -B... read more

Hi Everyone, So my friend Matty convinced me to set up a travel blog, instead of sending out mass emails -we'll see how this works... I'm still stateside, a little less than 36 hours until I board the plane here in Colorado -and no, I'm not nervous. I know some of you find that hard to believe :) I have been wanting to go to Africa for years now. It has been my dream to visit the continent (CONTINENT, not a country Matt) since I became aware of the world outside my immediate surroundings. That said, you can understand why I have nothing but sheer excitment pulsing through my veins! I know I sent out my schedule in an email, but I'm going to post it again, for good measure (and some of you are newly ... read more

Hey everyone, it's a laundry day, which also means it's time to say hello from Crested Butte. Here's the latest. So last I wrote Dave and I were in Durango, getting a little restless. The weather was beautiful, but a lot of the roads were still closed. I found out on Wed of that week that Silverton was without power, and all roads into the town were closed, and the website had big bold red lettering telling people that anyone with a reservation for Thurs and Fri would have to cancel and get a refund. So no Silverton for Dave and I, of course the people at the mountain swore up and down that this NEVER happens, and that they hadn't seen this much snow in 15 years. So instead of making the trip to Silverton ... read more