New Slate River Boat Launch Grand Opening and Public Art ExhibitionThe Town of Crested Butte, in partnership with the Crested Butte Land Trust and with generous funding from the Met Rec, built the Slate River Boat Launch in the fall of 2021.  This riverfront park is open for the first time this spring and provides...

April Mountain MemoDid you know the Crested Butte Land Trust has a monthly E-newsletter?Sign up today for our Mountain Memo to stay tuned into news and events!Click here to opt in!Just curious to read our latest articles and updates? Click here to read our March Mountain Memo.Update on the Slate River Working GroupWarmer weather and sunny days are upon...

Make sure to stay tuned on your local trail conditions!As the snow begins to melt and we have our hearts set on summer, please be mindful of seasonal trail closures and conditions. If trails are muddy, please allow them to dry out before riding. You can stay up to date on trails by visiting Crested Butte...

March Mountain MemoDid you know the Crested Butte Land Trust has a monthly E-newsletter?Sign up today for our Mountain Memo to stay tuned into news and events!Click here to opt in!Just curious to read our latest articles and updates? Click here to read our March Mountain Memo.New Land AcquisitionThe Crested Butte Land Trust is excited to announce that we’ve...

January Mountain MemoDid you know the Crested Butte Land Trust has a monthly E-newsletter?Sign up today for our Mountain Memo to stay tuned into news and events!Click here to opt in!Just curious to read our latest articles and updates? Click here to read our January Mountain Memo.The Importance of SnowpackWe can all agree that despite the extra shoveling we had...

Current bridge damages river banks and wetland habitatAs April winds into May, the weather forecast of snow and rain and sleet and wintry mix seems never-ending. One thing is for sure: the weather in Crested Butte can be harsh. The Gunsight Bridge has withstood the bitter winter cold and the heavy spring run-off for over...

The final piece of the puzzleSupporting our partners to conserve Trampe RanchIn a time of increasing national divisiveness and rancor, we have great news to share with you. The Trampe Ranch, 6,000 acres of scenic ranchlands spanning from Gothic to Gunnison, will be conserved forever. The Land Trust added the final financial piece of the...

The Crested Butte Land Trust achieved a long-standing conservation goal on June 28, 2013 when it finalized the preservation of the North Pole Basin, with the help of its partners the Rocky Mountain Biological Lab and the Crested Butte Mountain Resort.Located next to the Schofield Townsite, the North Pole Basin is distinctive because of its...

Wildlife habitat preserved at historic Ruby Mining DistrictThis past week, the Crested Butte Land Trust preserved additional acreage in the historic Ruby Mining district near Lake Irwin.  This amazing forested landscape is home to black bear, Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer, and mountain lion.Hal Brill and Allison Elliot owned their land for years and wanted...