Visit Whetstone Mountain Ranch Crested Butte, Colorado! Nestled at the base of
Whetstone Mountain just one & a half miles from downtown Crested Butte & 10 minutes away from world class skiing, this impressive 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath, 5,000 sq ft custom home on 35 acres is surrounded by almost 1000 acres of recreational ranchland including endless hiking trails, trout ponds, private Slate River fishing & stunning mountain peaks in all directions. The massive fireplace in the living area only lends a special coziness in contrast to the vast, scenic picture windows throughout this magnificent, custom home. This could be your Rocky Mountain dream!
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Specializing in Gunnison County, Colorado sales & service since 1977
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A Special 4,900 Acre Ranch Preserve Located in the Ohio Creek Valley.
For Sale: Homestead #11 at Eagle Ridge Ranch. $1,850,000 Eagle Ridge Ranch Provides a Few Select Families the Rare Chance to Own and Live a Very Special Ranch Lifestyle Experience with Boundless Outdoor Recreational Opportunities. Become a Part of the One Hundred Year Old Ranching Tradition on the Third Largest Ranch in Gunnison County. Enjoy Private Elk and Deer Hunting, 2.2 miles of Private Trout Fishing, A Horseback Riding Arena, Miles of Hiking and Riding Trails….and that’s Just the Beginning!
Channing Boucher
Broker Associate Benson Sotheby’s International Realty 970-596-3228 GunnisonRanch.com
A Brief History Of Gunnison County, Colorado
8 • Summer 2013 • Crested Butte News
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ffering a rich Western history influenced by Native Americans, miners, ranchers and railroads, Gunnison County is quintessential Colorado. The county, which is roughly the size of the state of Connecticut, is located in central Colorado on the western slope of the Continental Divide, an area blessed with pristine mountain peaks, shimmering lakes and hundreds of miles of picturesque streams. Some 1.6 million acres (more than 85 percent) of Gunnison County is public land, an appealingly diverse landscape that includes alpine desert, verdant ranchland, flower-carpeted mountain meadows and craggy peaks jutting above timberline. Two historic communities–Gunnison and Crested Butte– serve as jumping-off points for a variety of outdoor adventures. Plenty of excellent hiking, mountain biking, skiing and hunting land can be found in abundance. The century-old mountain town of Crested Butte (population 1,500) exudes a 19th century charm that dates to its humble beginnings in coal mining. It is surrounded by some of Colorado’s most spectacular and unspoiled mountain landscapes, including the Gunnison National Forest and the Oh-Be-Joyful, West Elk, Maroon Bells/ Snowmass, Collegiate Peaks and Raggeds wilderness areas. With its rich ranching heritage and sweeping valley setting, the city of Gunnison (population 7,000) offers genuine Western appeal. It serves as an excellent location from which to explore the region’s inspiring scenic wonders. continued on next page
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