Slate River Working Group Early Season Update Happy spring, Slate River floaters! As snow melts in the high country, our local rivers begin to swell, and migrating Great Blue Herons return to their nesting grounds in the Slate River Valley, we are writing to ask for your participation in our community’s effort to balance recreation...

Read the latest issue of our biannual newsletter The Crested Butte Land Trust publishes a biannual newsletter. Click here to read this summer’s publication and stay up to date on our work, partnerships, and events. Thank you for your support!

Photo by Conni Mahoney May Mountain Memo 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 May Mountain Memo. Responsible River Stewardship Melting...

New Slate River Boat Launch Grand Opening and Public Art Exhibition The 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...

April Mountain Memo 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 March Mountain Memo. Update on the Slate River Working Group Warmer...

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...

March Mountain Memo 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 March Mountain Memo. New Land Acquisition The Crested Butte Land Trust...

January Mountain Memo 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 January Mountain Memo. The Importance of Snowpack We can all agree...

Current bridge damages river banks and wetland habitat As 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...

The final piece of the puzzle Supporting our partners to conserve Trampe Ranch In 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...