The MetRec team will be hosting a Community Outreach Meeting on September 30th focusing on Rec Paths. The mapping the team has completed so far has focused on connecting communities, connecting existing fragmented rec paths as well as connecting to well used trailheads. This included reviewing rec path planning that
Join us for the Regional Recreation Master Plan Needs Assessment Presentation and Discussion! Date: Wednesday, August 28th Time: 5:00 PM Location: Town of Crested Butte, Council Chambers Address: 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO Come share your ideas and make your voice heard! Together, we can shape the future of
Please share your thoughts on top needs in the Gunnison Valley to help guide the Plan! Take the Community Survey Survey will be open: June 20th – July 20th Pin your Ideas to the Map Interactive Map will be open: June 20th – July 20th Dear Community Members, MetRec
MetRec has a lot going on in 2023. Here are some near-term highlights: View the DRAFT Recreation Grant Program description and applications. Attend the 2023 Recreation Grant Program Public Work Session March 15, 5 pm – 6pm in person at the Town of Crested Butte Town Council Chambers to comment in person,
The passing of Ballot Issue 6B for funding North Subdistrict recreation purposes represents the beginning of a new chapter in MetRec’s 40+ year history. The future is unwritten, untapped, and unknown, but given the funding purposes of 6B, we can see and collaboratively create a shared future. So, what can
It’s probably common knowledge that MetRec enhances community recreation in the Gunnison Valley through funding and partnerships. But if you weren’t aware that MetRec also boosts recreation opportunities for Gunnison schools, here’s a primer. MetRec’s support of recreation initiatives in the Gunnison Watershed School District has amounted
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.
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
Given the on-going impact of COVID-19, the Gunnison Valley finds itself preparing for a unique winter. This summer, easy access to trails, parks, and open space provided residents the opportunity to responsibly recreate and socialize. The winter season is expected to present additional challenges for residents, including increased feelings of
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