Photo courtesy of Crested Butte Land Trust Balancing recreation, conservation and community On any given summer day in the Crested Butte, people walk dogs on Lower Loop, bike Lupine, float the Slate River or simply sit quietly with a view. Much of that access—often seamless, often unnoticed—is made possible by
Join our team: Metrec hiring full-time administrative coordinator The Gunnison County Metropolitan Recreation District (MetRec) is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Administrative Coordinator who is interested not only in strong administrative execution, but also in growing into a broader operations and programs role over time. This position serves as the district’s primary administrative coordinator and plays
Ski for PE program puts students on slopes The Gunnison Community School Ski for PE program provides a path for students to hit the hill in a supportive, affordable way. Lift tickets, rentals, transportation and lessons add up fast, often putting skiing out of reach for families nearby. The long-running
Gunni Bike Bus builds safety, community and confidence This fall, the Gunnison PTA added a new way for students to get to school: the valley’s first Bike Bus. Now on Wednesday mornings with safe outdoor temperatures, adult volunteers ride along a mapped-out route, picking up students waiting at designated “Bike
Photo credit: Xavi Fane Crested butte nordic center provides Winter cardio, year-round community Crested Butte Nordic (CB Nordic) plays a vital role in helping the community stay active and connected. Every winter, the organization grooms 55 kilometers of trail, roughly 20% of which are free to the public. Year-round, they
Building community through creativity The Crested Butte Mountain Theatre (CBMT) provides a physical place for creativity to thrive and community connections to deepen. “Creative expression is the backbone of who we are as human beings, no matter the medium,” CBMT Artistic Director Britney Kuehm said. This philosophy drives everything at
How GO Initiative Uses Bikes to Build Youth Confidence, Social Ties Photo courtesy of GO Initiative. Since 2017, the Gunnison Outdoor (GO) Initiative has been transforming lives through mountain biking, creating a space where local girls develop technical skills, confidence and lasting community connections. Founded by Sarah Stubbe, the
August 26, 2025 What caused the TV outage? External cellular 5G signals are interfering with satellite feeds that deliver channels to MetRec Studio. As a result, all channels provided by the affected satellite feeds are not working. As demand for cellular networks increases nationwide, the FCC is selling frequencies formerly
Working Channels MetRec moved to Denver Direct Feed service in Fall 2025 after external 5G signals began interfering with television signals. Rescan your television to ensure you receive all channels. 2.1 CW Channel 2 | Program Schedule 3.1 Local3 | Program Schedule 3.2 Grit | Program Schedule 4.1 CBS |
As a result of damage to critical infrastructure and in accordance with the MetRec Board’s April 30 vote, television services for the remote chain will cease beginning June 1, 2025. This affects residents in: Gateview Parlin Pitkin Powderhorn Sapinero Sargents Waunita We understand the importance of connection. In an effort