December Mountain Memo – CB Land Trust

Season’s Greetings

Winter has finally arrived here in the Gunnison Valley. And each year, the turn toward winter always brings a moment of pause, a chance to reflect on the year we’ve shared and the steady care this community brought to every project. At CBLT, that care is a community act. It’s a partnership on a ranch, a volunteer on a muddy trail, a family choosing to protect their land, or a neighbor giving because they want this place to remain wild and whole.

That spirit carried us through an extraordinary year. And it’s carrying us into the work ahead, including the chance to safeguard the Slate River wetlands, an opportunity that reflects both our history and our future as a conservation community.

Thank you for being part of this work. Your support is what keeps these landscapes thriving season after season. As we welcome the holidays, I’m grateful for all we’ve accomplished together, and for all that’s still possible when this valley comes together.

Warm wishes for a joyful holiday season,
Jake Jones, Executive Director

Winter Events

We hope to see you this winter at one of our free winter field trips. Email jessica@cblandtrust.org with questions and to RSVP.

Saturday, January 17 @ 10 AM | Spanish-Language Snowshoe with Juntos por Gunnison & Crested Butte Nordic
Join us with Juntos por Gunnison and CB Nordic for a snowshoe field trip in Spanish! Meet at the 4-way @ 10 AM to carpool to the Alien Shack.

Friday, January 23 @ 9:45 | Ski or Snowshoe Field Trip with RMBL
Ski or snowshoe to the Magic Meadows Yurt and learn about ongoing Natural Resources Conservation Service Cooperative snowpack monitoring, along with an overview of snow science by Crested Butte local and watershed scientist, Rosemary Carroll.

Saturday, February 14 @ 10 AM | Breathwork Field Trip with CB State of Mind
Ski or snowshoe to the Magic Meadows Yurt for a heart-focused Transformational Breathwork experience with Certified Breathwork Facilitator, Keela Gendron. We’ll explore how breathwork and nature help reset the nervous system through intentional movement, grounding rituals, and restorative breath patterns. Enjoy warm drinks, a special heart-opening tea, and good company in a cozy yurt setting. Nordic day passes included.

Friday, March 20 @ 10 AM | Conservation, Cocoa, and Conversation with CB Museum
From coal mines to conservation, come learn about the history of the Lower Loop area. Ski or snowshoe with us to the Magic Meadows yurt.

Email jessica@cblandtrust.org with questions and to RSVP.

Winter Newsletter

Check out our biannual winter newsletter.

Available online here!

Call to Photographers

We love seeing the Gunnison Valley through your eyes. If you have photos of open spaces, wildlife, ranchlands, or everyday magic on conserved lands, we’d be grateful to see them. Your images help us share the beauty and stories that make this valley so special.

We’re now gathering photos for the 2027 CBLT Calendar, and we’d love to include your work. Please send high-resolution images anytime between now and March 15, 2026, to jessica@cblandtrust.org.