Trail rides, Nordic miles, climbs, river floats, and meetups across Crested Butte, Gunnison, and the valley — find something to show up to this week.
Tuesdays · summer · volunteer trail-building days across Gunnison County
Rotating Gunnison-area trails (often Hartman Rocks)
Start time varies by project — confirm on the Gunnison Trails site or socials before heading out.
Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association
Wednesdays, 4:00–7:00pm · summer · volunteer trail-building & maintenance, tools provided
Rotating CB-area trailheads (see CBMBA calendar)
Hands-on trail stewardship on the planet’s oldest MTB club’s 480+ miles of singletrack — no experience needed; a great way to meet the local riding community.
Select Thursdays, noon · winter · free 60-min intro skate-ski lesson
Crested Butte Nordic Center, 620 Second St
Free clinics on set dates (e.g. Dec 11 & 18, Jan 8/15/22, Feb 5 & 19 in 2025–26) — confirm the season’s dates on the CB Nordic site.
Fridays, 9:00am–3:00pm · 8-week summer camp · ages 8–11 · movement, knots & belaying
Irwin Guides Office, 330 Belleview Ave, Crested Butte
Local kids’ rock-climbing program, ~mid-June through mid-August; 14 kids per session, 5:1 staff ratio.
One email a week with Crested Butte’s upcoming outdoor lineup. Free, and unsubscribe anytime.
Groups whose schedule rotates or is seasonal — check the source for the next date.
High Country Conservation Advocates
Summer series · guided group hikes on trails & peaks around the valley
Gunnison Valley public lands & wilderness
Led by HCCA’s longtime hike leader; specific dates and destinations are announced through the summer — check the HCCA site.
Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association
Seasonal · member group rides & events — dates announced via newsletter/social
Membership unlocks group rides and member-only events; check the CBMBA newsletter and Instagram for the current ride calendar.
Collegiate season · team training rides & races (Western students)
Western Colorado University, Gunnison
One of several disciplines in Western’s mountain-sports program; primarily for enrolled student-athletes.
Weekly · women of all paces · easy 2–3 miles + a treat after
WCU-student-founded women’s run club; reach out via the local running community for the current weekly day and meeting spot.
Collegiate season · team trail-running training (Western students)
Western Colorado University, Gunnison
Gunnison Community Running Club
Casual drop-in community runs · all levels · organized via Facebook group
Gunnison (Main Street / Hartman Rocks)
Schedule is posted in the Facebook group — check there for the next run before showing up.
High Country Conservation Advocates
At least 6 workdays a year · wet-meadow restoration, fencing, trail cleanup
Gunnison Valley public lands
Volunteer restoration days with local land managers — a hands-on way to give back to the trails you hike.
July · guided naturalist & wildflower hikes on protected parcels
Snodgrass, North Pole Basin & other CBLT lands
Run during the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival (mid-July) with local botanists and artists; registration usually required. See the Land Trust events page for the season’s field trips.
Seasonal · 8-week team-based youth climbing camps in Gunnison
Builds rock skills and team skills for local kids; dates and sessions vary — confirm with Irwin Guides.
Collegiate season · team climbing training (Western students)
Western Colorado University, Gunnison
Seasonal field trips · birding & wildlife outings across the chapter’s counties
Gunnison County & Western Slope sites
The Audubon chapter serving Gunnison; check the site for the current field-trip schedule, including spring Gunnison Sage-Grouse viewing.
Seasonal · chapter meetings, fly-tying clinics & destination slideshows
The local Trout Unlimited chapter; fly-tying clinics and programs plus conservation workdays — check the site or Facebook for dates.
River season · whitewater kayak, packraft & swiftwater clinics for all abilities
Taylor River / Gunnison whitewater park
Youth and adult instruction; boatable Taylor River flows typically mid-May through September. Contact for the current class schedule.
Academic year · student-led rafting & kayaking trips + gear rentals
Western Colorado University, Gunnison
Whitewater rafting and kayaking are among WP’s most popular trips; primarily for Western students but a model for valley paddling culture.
Summer · guided adaptive hiking, climbing, paddling & biking for people with disabilities
Year-round therapeutic recreation; scheduling is per-participant. Works with any disability regardless of ability to pay.