Unique Hikes &Tours (Van & SUV

UNIQUE HIKES & TOURS

Geobotany of the Crested Butte Area Would you like to learn about geology and plants, and how geology influences the distribution of plants around Crested Butte? Join Tim and Amy for a driving and walking tour that focuses on plant identification, how plants adapt to their environment, and how they are distributed with geology and topography. #R02 / Monday, 7/13 / 10am-2pm / Amy Ellwein & Tim Lowrey / $95 #R03 / Wednesday, 7/15 / 10am-2pm / Amy Ellwein & Tim Lowrey / $95

Meandering in the Columbines Level: Beginner Length: 1-2 miles on well-packed trail with some rolling terrain Join us on this wildflower discovery tour! We’ll take you to a few special wildflower viewing locations, spending time at each to discuss, identify, and photograph the flowers. Locations will be determined by where the blooms are best, but could include Kebler Pass, Lake Irwin, the Gothic Valley, and Washington Gulch. This is an easy adventure, mainly viewing flowers along or close to roadsides. #D09 / Saturday, 7/11 / 9am-1pm / Ken Collins / $75 #D10 / Tuesday, 7/14 / 9am-1pm / Ken Collins / $75 #D11 / Thursday, 7/16 / 9am-1pm / Ken Collins / $75 #D12 / Saturday, 7/18 / 9am-1pm / Ken Collins / $75

2019 Photo Contest Third Place Photo: Katie Bynum

Wildflower Highlights Tour Level: Beginner Length: 1-3 miles on well-packed trail with rolling terrain Join us in our high-clearance SUV (Chevy Tahoe) for a morning tour of several of Crested Butte’s most stunning locations. We will be stopping to take between 3 and 5 mini-hikes in the local valleys and alpine zones. Participants choosing not to walk may relax at the car. Space is limited so be sure to register early for this event! Ages 12+. #D01 / Friday, 7/10 / 8am-12pm / Colorado Backcountry / $85 #D02 / Saturday, 7/11 / 8am-12pm / Colorado Backcountry / $85 #D03 / Sunday, 7/12 / 8am-12pm / Colorado Backcountry / $85 #D04 / Monday, 7/13 / 8am-12pm / Colorado Backcountry / $85 #D05 / Tuesday, 7/14 / 8am-12pm / Colorado Backcountry / $85 #D06 / Wednesday, 7/15 / 8am-12pm / Colorado Backcountry / $85 #D07 / Thursday, 7/16 / 8am-12pm / Colorado Backcountry / $85 #D08 / Friday, 7/17 / 8am-12pm / Colorado Backcountry / $85

Wildflowers & Yoga in the Morning Light Level: Beginner Length: 2-3 miles on well-packed, rolling terrain Wear comfortable clothes and bring water, a yoga mat, and a snack. This is the perfect way to start your day! You’ll stroll through aspens and wildflowers to a perfect spot where you will practice gentle, restorative yoga. Enjoy the stillness morning offers and connect with nature’s incredible beauty before the hustle and bustle of the day begins. Expect to walk 2-3 miles. #H24 / Sunday, 7/12 / 7:30-10:30am / Laura Guccione / $65 #H57 / Friday, 7/17 / 8:30-11:30am / Cassidy Cichowicz / $65