Is it true? Is it possible? Have we achieved ‘sustainable tourism’? It seems like an ideological fantasy that was once another cliché catchphrase in the conference room or on the
Trends show that most users and visitors are amicable friends of the forest and follow ‘Leave No Trace’ principles. But despite the majority of users being good stewards, the rogue
The harder they come, the harder they fall! The 2022 CBMBA Annual Overnight Work Weekend was a tough one in so many regards, but it did not stop the dedication and
Each passing year has so many nuances. Each year brings so many changes. Some are predictable and planned for, some are impossible to foresee. So far in 2022, the tide
Well, we now have a solution for ‘what do y’all do with the moguls in the summertime’! We RIDE them! Last Friday, June 10th, CB Conservation Corps (CBCC) crews finished
CBMBA’s Trail Plan Enters NEPA Scoping Phase After years of work on CBMBA’s Riders Off the Road short term trails plan, the US Forest Service has initiated the scoping process on what
A message from CBMBA’s Executive Director, Dave Ochs It never fails, it never falters. The hunger for sustainable trails in Crested Butte is an unquenchable beast. The only thing that
The public lands surrounding Crested Butte are part of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forest (GMUG). Every National Forest in the US operates under a management plan called
Can we hit pause on the seasons, please?! After a busy summer and with crowds winding down (sort of), it’s a glorious time to live and play in the autumn
The newest trail in our network, Middle Cement Creek Trail #399, has been CBMBA’s focus for the past THREE years! If you’ve attended any of our trailwork events, there’s a
…says the 73-year-old, aluminum hardtail-riding hard man. Bar-ends, flat bars, and 1.9” tires to boot! As he asks me why more people don’t ride their bikes to save our planet
It’s not easy pedaling up to Star Pass, but riders today have a much smoother climb than they did ten years ago before the Crystal Peak Trail reroute took shape.
You take to the outdoors for the wide-open spaces that give you room to breathe, to think, to be. Just like you need your space, CBMBA needs a space to
Bluebird days, glacier lilies, lupine, sunshine until nearly 8:30pm…it’s a joyous time in Crested Butte. It’s also the calm before the storm, and while recent afternoon rainfall has brought rainbows
It’s amazing to be a part of an Earth-moving event. It’s amazing to be a part of this community. When our community comes together around trails, it’s hard to explain
“This is kind of a crazy place to try to put a trail…” – “This is going to take forever…” – “Are we really going to climb all the way up this
If you’ve spent time in Crested Butte over the past decade, you’ve likely noticed an increase in negative impacts in the drainages surrounding CB. You may have come across new
Three years ago, the Women’s Workforce (WWF) was formed to offer women-specific trail building and trail maintenance instruction and events to continue fueling the excitement of women and trails in
Riders Off The Road (aka CBMBA’s Short Term Trails Plan) (For proper mindset, listen to above audio) Overview and Goal CBMBA maintains a long term trail vision, as well as
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly 2020 Stats 1,096 People reached/contacted183 Trees cleared from trails and roads53.5 Miles of trail worked on 909.8 Pounds of trash collected342 Campsites cleaned105 Fire Rings decommissioned31 Illegal
Emerging into CB’s post-apocalyptic fall season Well, that was rough. And by rough, I mean brutal. And by brutal, I mean this valley was hit hard in a way
The times are odd…the trails are good! It never ceases to amaze us how differently each year unfolds in the Rocky Mountains, and this year is certainly no exception.
It was there. Then, it wasn’t. Now, it’s back again. What happened? The Strand Hill trail network is located in an area with deep roots in Gunnison Valley’s stock growing
Out With the Old, In With the New The greater Lower Loop trail system has grown a lot since it was established in 1996. Today, users have plenty of options
CBMBA’s Newest Trail is Part of a Bigger Plan You may have ridden it last fall, or perhaps you volunteered to help build it, but hopefully by now you’ve
Our season went long this year, and we accomplished much! 2019 Stats 1555 People reached (actual conversation) 371 Trees cut out from trails/roads 70.8 Miles of trail worked on
We need Yodas out there, but we need worker bees, too! Here’s why you should join us for our trail work weekend, regardless of your trail background. Work days
Thank you to everyone who came out to support CBMBA last weekend! A HUGE thanks go to Dorothy and Russell Budd. They hosted at their beautiful barn, they recruited The
If you lived in Crested Butte this winter, then you know we got some snow. A LOT of snow. SO MUCH SNOW. And it just didn’t quit this spring, so
Chainsaws and Dog Poop! The CBCC is back in action. June 7, 2019 Finally, some semblance of summer. And with it, more access where the CBCC can get deeper into
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