ADVENTURE TOURS FOR ACTIVE GUESTS: Sample Itinerary
In Gunnison-Crested Butte the best of Colorado surrounds you. When you visit you’ll enjoy activities such as, hiking, biking, fishing, boating, jeeping, rock climbing, rafting, and horseback riding. The Gunnison National Forest offers more than 1.6 million acres to explore where the options are endless and accessible from any where in the county. For more Vacation Planning ideas go to www.GunnisonCrestedButte.com and search for activities or lodging options in the area.
3 Day Tour:
Day One: High Adventure at Lower Elevations in the Taylor canyon
½ Day Rafting OR Kayaking on the Taylor River
· Scenic River Tours 970/641-3131
o www.ScenicRiverTours.com
· Three Rivers Outfitters 970/641-1303
o www.3RiversResort.com
½ Day Rock Climbing in the Taylor Canyon
· Crested Butte Mountain Guides 970/349-5430
o www.CrestedButteGuides.com
· Scenic River Tours 970/641-3131
o www.ScenicRiverTours.com
Day Two: Home to Colorado’s Largest Aspen Grove, High Mountain Peaks, Stunning Vistas, and Lakes
Hike or Horseback Kebler Pass area/ West Elk Wilderness (Beckwith Pass)
· Fantasy Ranch Horseback Adventures 970/349-5425
o www.FantasyRanchOutfitters.com
· Alpine Meadows Hiking & Backpacking 970/349-0800
o www.AlpineMeadowsHiking.com
Day Three: Quintessential ride through shoulder-high wildflowers in the “Wildflower Capital of Colorado”. Take the shuttle to the top, or ride the whole trail. 4 hour ride for intermediates.
Mountain Bike Ride Trail #401 (with Vehicle Support)
· Crested Butte Mountain Guides 970/349-5430
o www.CrestedButteGuides.com
· Dotty’s Mountain Shuttle Service, LLC 970/948-9893
· Crested Butte Mountain Resort Lift Rides www.skicb.com
5 Day Tour: ADD an Overnight Backpack into Oh-Be-Joyful Wilderness Area (2 Days)
Camp in Democrat Basin, summit a peak, or simply relax in solitude!
· Crested Butte Mountain Guides 970/349-5430
o www.CrestedButteGuides.com
· Alpine Meadows Hiking & Backpacking 970/349-0800
o www.AlpineMeadowsHiking.com
Extras: For more info visit www.GunnisonCrestedButte.com
· Mountain Bike Ride The Lower Loop (Self Guided)
· Fly Fish the East River, Taylor River, Gunnison River, or Blue Mesa Lake
· Hot Air Balloon Rides
· Visit Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
· Take a boat tour in the Curecanti National Recreation Area- Morrow Point reservoir
· Sea Kayak in the State’s Largest Body of Water, Blue Mesa
· Kayak in the Gunnison Whitewater Park