Winter equals hibernation for some, but in Colorado there’s still plenty to keep your attention no matter how cold or snowy it gets. If you’re a year-round explorer and are looking for some new winter adventures in this great state of ours, give Gunnison a shot. In the summer it’s well known for the reservoir and the Gunnison River, but the city and surrounding areas shine in the winter, too. As your Denver auto body repair shop, here are a few of our favorite things to do in Gunnison and the surrounding area if you’re itching for a winter wonderland kind of road trip.
Gunnison Nordic Center
When looking for things to do in Gunnison, the Nordic Center is one of the greatest winter attractions in the state if you’re looking for some cold-weather fun but hitting the slopes isn’t exactly your kind of adrenaline rush. With fun for the whole family, and miles of groomed trails just ready for all your wildest snow-shoeing and cross country skiing dreams.
Ohio City and Pitkin
Nearby Ohio City and Pitkin are well known ghost towns that have an extra chill in the air and an extra dose of spooky in the winter. Because the areas are less-trafficked during the winter, it’s a great time to go get your haunt on in a slightly more personal way. These two in particular are extremely well-preserved ghost towns, contributing even more to the eerie feeling that someone ought to be there even though they aren’t.
Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Only 30 miles from the resort, Gunnison is a great place to settle in for the nights when you’re done with the slopes. After all, just because you’re skiing or shredding at the Crested Butte Mountain Resort doesn’t mean you can’t get your fill of more of what Colorado has to offer by hanging out in Gunnison afterward.
Monarch Mountain
Just 45 miles outside of Gunnison is Monarch Mountain, another gorgeous sight offering plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities year-round. Of course, if you’re hiking around here in the dead of winter, you might want to make sure you’ve got your Yak Trax on hand, or are otherwise fully prepared to fight an uphill battle (literally) with ice. Still, if a little borderline-harrowing adventure doesn’t freak you out, Monarch’s views are certainly worth the work.
So there’s snow on the ground and a chill in the air – that doesn’t mean you have to stop exploring. If you’ve ever been to Gunnison in the winter, what are your favorite parts of the charming Colorado town?
