Grantee spotlight: Crested Butte Avalanche Center Empowering and educating the community Gunnison Valley boasts the only local avalanche center in the entire state. The Colorado snowpack is notoriously fickle. It can be the difference between a good day and a tragic one. The Crested Butte Avalanche Center (CBAC) has worked
MetRec 2026 Recreation Grant Program Applications Open Feb. 4 The MetRec Recreation Grant Program applications open today, Feb. 4, 2026. The deadline for submission is March 13, 2026. Now in its eleventh consecutive year, the Recreation Grant Program prioritizes projects that meet our community’s vital recreation needs. Through collaboration with
Denver Direct Feed Pilot Hits Snags with NBC, ABC Broadcasts Due to technical difficulties, Gunnison Valley residents likely will not see the over-the-air NBC9 channel restored ahead of the Super Bowl and the Olympics. Background Last April, the Gunnison County Metropolitan Recreation District (MetRec) Board of Directors voted to discontinue
Update: This position has been filled. 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
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
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
Organized outdoor adventures foster physical health, community connection In a valley known for its wilderness, the Gunnison Senior Center connects older residents to outdoor adventure and one another. What started as a few community-led programs has blossomed into a network of outdoor adventures, educational offerings, and vibrant social opportunities that
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 4.1 CBS | Program Schedule 4.2 Start TV | Program Schedule 4.3 Dabl
The Gunnison County Metropolitan District (MetRec) awarded $729,784 in grants to 27 different local organizations as part of the organization’s 2025 Recreation Grant Program. Grant sizes ranged from $1,400 to $100,000.
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