Crested Butte Land Trust Expands Conservation Efforts with Acquisition of Five Mining Claims The Crested Butte Land Trust is proud to announce the recent acquisition of five patented mining claim parcels, totaling more than 44 acres in our local backcountry. Remnants of the hardrock mining era of the late 1800s, mining claims are private property...

Photo by Xavi Fane January Mountain Memo E-Newsletter Did 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 latest Mountain Memo. You’re...

Photo by Xavi Fane December Mountain Memo E-Newsletter Did 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 latest Mountain Memo. Season’s...

Photo by John Holder November Mountain Memo E-Newsletter Did 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 latest Mountain Memo. Season...

2024 Winter Newsletter Content:Message from the Executive DirectorRed Lady ForeverMining and Conservationphoto: Xavi Fane Supporter Spotlight Click here for the PDF version. Message from the Executive Director We did it! Mt. Emmons, the beloved Red Lady standing tall and proud above Crested Butte, is now conserved, FOREVER. Often referred to as a fight on moral or environmental...

Mission and Vision Our mission is working with you to forever protect and steward open lands for vistas, recreation, wildlife, and ranching, thus contributing to Gunnison County’s unique heritage and quality of life. The Crested Butte Land Trust works with families, individuals, and local government partners to conserve land through fee title acquisition and conservation...

2024 Summer Newsletter Content:Message from the Executive DirectorCommunity Sparks ConservationConservation in the Slate River ValleyIt Takes a VillageSupporter Spotlight Click here for the PDF version. Message from the Executive Director he Gunnison Valley is a place where a diversity of people, wildlife, and landscapes coexist in a constantly changing community and environment. We have a shared history...

Photo by Xavi Fane April Mountain Memo E-Newsletter Did 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 latest Mountain Memo. Thompson...

Photo by Marilyn Rodman March Mountain Memo E-Newsletter Did 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 latest Mountain Memo. Crested...

Photo by Matthew Berglund February Mountain Memo E-Newsletter Did 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 latest Mountain Memo. Public...