Category: Travel

Winter Pricing Has Begun

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Winter has started with a bang, with over 3 feet of snow arriving right before opening day.  Now that it’s December, Crested Butte Mountain Resort or CBMR has been opening up multiple lifts, which gains access to many nicely groomed trails.  Our Jeeps are a great option in the winter as they are lifted and have all terrain tires that work very well in the snow.  Our Gunnison location is right across the street from the airport, GUC, making for a convenient and easy process. We are also very competitive with our winter pricing, ranging from $159 to $219 per day plus a 10% discount for weekly rentals. 

Welcome Hunters

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As the foliage season starts to wind down, we look forward to our hunters returning.  The Fall marks the beginning of hunting season here in the Gunnison County.  We are fortunate to be able to provide our hunters with a reliable off-road option to best get into the backcountry.  Also, with our regular season rates and an additional 20% off for weekly rentals, makes for an affordable and very capable transportation choice.

Fall is Just Around The Corner

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As summer fades, we move onto a very special time of year, Fall.  The Crested Butte and Gunnison region is known for having some of the best fall colors in the state.  With aspen trees as for as you can see, we await this magical time.  United airlines will be flying into GUC twice daily from Denver with a third flight on Saturdays until December 2nd.  While JSX will be arriving five times a week until September 30th.  For more info check out GunnisonCrestedButte.com page specifically for the Fall season:

https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/visit/best-season-to-visit-colorado/visit-crested-butte-in-fall/

The Gothic Road to Emerald Lake Adventure

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Taking Gothic Road outside of the Town of Crested Butte will lead you up to the ski area or Mt. Crested Butte. From here you’ll continue through Mt. CB to the old town site of Gothic. Gothic has a unique vibe with the Rocky Mountain Biological Institute, which has been established since the late 1920’s, and conducts a slew of scientific studies on the bio-diversity which makes this area special and world famous for the abundancy of wildflowers.

 

As you pass through Gothic the road becomes more rough, muddy and tight in some places. Go past the Rustler’s Gulch trail, which is another great option, until you reach the snow pile. There is an area just before Emerald lake where two avalanche paths meet and usually piles up with snow and debris. Due to having a big snow year last season, this area is still not safe to pass on top of with a Jeep. Therefore we recommend parking the vehicle and walking the less then a mile to the lake.

Let the Summer Finally Begin!

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Today, May 24th marks the beginning of our summer season and we couldn’t be happier!  Last winter was well above average with snowfall and will did get much more than usual in May. But things are starting to really warm up and melt out fast.  I even saw flowers poking out of the snow on my last adventure.  So if you’re planning a trip to the Crested Butte and/or Gunnison area book your ride to the high country and go in style in a lifted Jeep.

Gothic and Schofield Pass

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Schofield Pass sits within the Sawatch Range of the Elk Mountains between Crested Butte and Aspen.  The pass tops out at an elevation of 10,707 between the town sites of Gothic and Marble.  Once the snow melts, many of our renters travel what we call the big loop which encompasses Slate River Road, Paradise Divide, Paradise Basin, Schofield Pass and ending with the town site of Gothic before heading back to Crested Butte.  Timing wise this usually puts you back in town for a late lunch or to re-supply before heading back out for more off-road adventures.

 

Schofield Pass continues beyond the point imaged in the photo, where a large sign warns drivers of the ensuing danger of The Devil’s Punchbowl.  For safety purposes our vehicles do Not go beyond this point.

 

This area is world renowned for its wildflowers and there is a reason why we have an entire festival dedicated to the flowers. If you’ve ever dreamed of being surrounded by wildflowers in a high alpine meadow, like in the movie ‘Sound of Music,’ then this is your spot!  Hikers have many options to choose from as well, if it’s the infamous 401 trail, hiking to Judd Falls, the 403 trail, Rustlers Gulch, Deer Creek, Copper Trail, the many offerings in the Snodgrass area or even the West Maroon Creek Trail to Aspen.

The Fall Foliage Season has Arrived!

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Trail during Fall Foliage

Customer’s often ask when will the leaves turn or be at their peak and I usually say the climax is around September 25th to the 27th.  However, not this year!  With cooling temps and the added moisture that the Fall brings, this year it’s already happening.  The leaves are turning, the landscape/view is turning surreal and there’s a certain chill to the air.  Personally I love wearing sweaters in the morning, but not for long as the powerful sun clears out the valley floor and brings warmth to us all.  If fewer crowds and epic views are what you yearn for, then we surely have your fix.

It’s True, Dogs Love Jeeps Too!

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Jeeps and DogsI have many clients who enjoy year after year renting my jeeps with the companionship of their four legged friend.  Personally I love dogs and boy do dogs love an adventure!  Here are a few photos from one of my clients; you can see the dog is clearly smiling awaiting the fun.  Jeeps also provide you with the added off-road access, so one of the fun things to do is bring your dog up to the snow and see them play.  I’ll never forget how happy my first dog was when I brought him to snow in August.  He totally freaked out and rolled in it for what seemed to be endlessly.