Trail Blazing Community Support

Community Trail Blazing

Spring in the Gunnison Valley blossoms into a stunning bouquet of events, from the flowering of dormant plants to the stirrings of hungry critters to the melting-out of our trails. The enticing pull of the natural world unites us as a community and draws many of us to the trails.

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Shady Island Boat Launch and Park

Project Highlight: Shady Island River Park

It is a special time of year when the Gunnison River rises and the surrounding cottonwoods pop with green leaves. The lushness of the corridor pulls us in. Rafts bob down the river with smiling anglers. Friends convene on the shores where dogs race to fetch sticks.  The Gunnison River

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Grit and Passion Fuel Gunnison Nordic’s Volunteer Operation

Grit and Passion Fuel Gunnison Nordic’s Volunteer Operation Author: Stephanie Maltarich- a Gunnison based freelance writer Since 2003, Gunnison Nordic, a 100% volunteer fueled operation, has provided grooming and access to roughly 45 kilometers of cross-country ski trails in and around the City of Gunnison. With seven board members and

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MetRec on KBUT’s West Elk Word

This February, KBUT Radio’s West Elk Word host, Toni Todd, interviewed MetRec District Manager, Hedda Peterson.  They discussed the impetus for MetRec’s formation, the growth of its mission, and the organization’s current momentum and direction.  Listen to the entire conversation, here. 

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