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Summer 2008
Gunnison/Crested Butte Colorado Family
Activity Guide

Miscellaneous Need To Know Information

Travelers may not be aware that there are not many “conveniences” here in the high country – which is the beauty of it! Be prepared for first aid, pharmaceuticals, and groceries. I can’t think of anything that’s open 24 hours.

Colorado Road Information
For road closures, conditions and construction information visit www.cotrip.org or call 1-877-315-7623.

Where To Rent Cribs, High
Chairs, Pack & Play, Etc.

• Mommy & Me
311 Fifth St. Crested Butte
(970) 349-5855

Check with your hotel/property management company when you make your reservation. Most have cribs.

Where To Get Groceries
The large “big box” grocery stores are in Gunnison (Safeway and City Market). If you are driving, you can stop in Gunnison for your groceries and then head to Tincup, Crested Butte, Lake City, Almont, etc. from there. Safeway, located on Hwy 50, has a butcher on site and an excellent meat department. City Market, located on Hwy 135 has a good produce section. You may need dry ice for frozen goods and meats. Be aware that your ice cream and other groceries may “enlarge” and spill over as you gain elevation.

Organic groceries are available in the Town of Crested Butte at Mountain Earth Whole foods, which is located just off Elk Ave. (the main street in Crested Butte). On Fourth St. (404 4th St. open 8 to 8 daily, (970) 349-5132).

There is also an organic grocery store in Gunnison in the strip mall by City Market called Gunnison Vitamin off of Hwy 135.

There is a service for GROCERIES ONLY (no delivery of pizza, etc.) called Ramone’s Delivery (970) 349-1629. He grocery shops for you and delivers it to your condo/home prior to your arrival for a fee. You can fax or e-mail your grocery list to him. Initial contact is by calling him.

Groceries are available in the Town of Crested Butte at Clark’s Market, located at the entrance to town off of Hwy 135 (now Sixth St.) and Whiterock St.

Pharmacies
There are only two public pharmacies in Gunnison County – both located in Gunnison.

Neither are open 24 hours.
• City Market - (970) 641-6397
• Wal-Mart – (970) 641-1145

Some doctor offices provide pharmaceuticals to their patients.

Where To Do Laundry
Hint: Travel with a “stain stick”. Rub it onto stains while you travel. Until you have a chance to wash clothes, it will help minimize staining.

Check with your hotel/property management company. Most have laundry facilities available.

• CB Laundry – 615 Teocalli, Crested Butte (970) 349-0582
• High Country Laundry – 700 N. Main St., Gunnison (970) 641-6374
• High Country West Laundry – 221 W. Hwy 50, Gunnison (970) 641-6374
• One Stop Wash – W. Hwy 50, Gunnison, (970) 641-5869

Public Restrooms
Many businesses do not want pedestrian traffic roaming into their stores for restroom use. Listed below are facilities open to the public.

Gunnison
• Jorgensen Park/Chamber of Commerce (Hwy 50 on Western State College side of town)
• Legion Park
• Hartman rocks
• Meadows Park, located on street behind City Market and Wal-Mart
• Rodeo Grounds, behind Grandstand (April to Sept. only)
• Charmor Park
• W. Tomichi Riverway Park
• Whitewater Park
Note: See Park Maps on Page 40

Crested Butte
• Chamber of Commerce Building on side by the bus stop .
• Behind the Fire Station on Maroon St., between Elk Ave. and Maroon Street on Third St.
• Old Town Hall, Paragon Gallery, Second and Elk Ave.
• Town Park
• Rainbow Park

CB South
• Crested Butte South Park on Teocalli Rd. inside the Fire Station

Mt. Crested Butte
• In the Treasury Center, lower and upper levels
• Bus Stop on Mt. Crested Butte at Mountaineer Square
• Municipal Building of Mt. Crested Butte, lowest level

Parking, Bicyclists, And Pedestrians
We struggle with the same parking issues here as every town does. It’s summertime, so it’s a great time to get out and walk! In Crested Butte and in Gunnison the roads have heavy bicycle and pedestrian traffic. According to Colorado state law, pedestrians have the right of way in a crosswalk; cars need to stop for them. Bicyclists must abide by the same laws as motorists.

Parking rules are posted on the streets. Abide by the signs.

Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte Shuttle
The Mountain Express runs daily between Mt. Crested Butte and Crested Butte and runs every 20 minutes. The first departure is from Mountaineer Square on Mt. Crested Butte from 10 am running until 7:40 pm. The frequency shifts to every 40 minutes starting at 7:40 pm until midnight. It is a free service.

Helpful Websites
Visit Mountain Kids Magazine www.mountainkidsmagazine.com for updated information with last minute inclusions.

Community Interactive Calendar www.gcbcalendar.com. The events are listed by the community and it’s comprehensive of the valley. Click on the listed event on the calendar date for further information about each listing.

The Tourism Association at www.gunnisoncrestedbutte.com has information about where to stay and things to do.

If you’ll be spending time at Blue Mesa Reservoir, www.nps.gov/cure/ is a must visit. There is helpful information and advice on swimming, scenic drives, fishing, hiking, boating, and more.

Second Language Assistance
• Multicultural Resource Center
Ellen, (970) 641-7999, 12 languages
225 N. Pine St. Suite D, Gunnison
• Sheriff Dispatch
(970) 641-8000, List of interpreters
• Gunnison Valley Hospital
(970) 641-1456, List of medical interpreters

Assistance en Français
Si vous ne comprenez pas bien l’anglais, et vous avez besoin d’un traducteur, vous pouvez téléphoner un des numéros suivants pour une liste de gens qui peuvent vous servir d’interprete:
• Multicultural Resource Center (Le Centre de Ressources Multiculturelles)
Ellen, (970) 641-7999, 12 langues
225 N. Pine St. Suite D, Gunnison
• Dispatch (L’expéditeur de la Police)
(970) 641-8000, Liste d’interpretes
• Gunnison Valley Hospital (L’hôpital
de Gunnison) (970) 641-1456, Liste d’interpretes en médecine
Vous devez dire en anglais: “I don’t speak English. I need a French interpreter.”

Asistencia en Espanol
Si no comprenden bien al inglés et ustedes necesitan un traductor, pueden llamar por teléfono a uno de los locales siguientes para una lista de intérpretes:
• Multicultural Resource Center (El Centro de Recursos Multiculturales)
Ellen, (970) 641-7999, 12 lenguajes
225 N. Pine St. Suite D, Gunnison
• Dispatch (El Expedidor de la Policía)
(970) 641-8000, Lista de intérpretes
• Gunnison Valley Hospital (El Hospital de Gunnison) (970) 641-1456, Lista de intérpretes en medicina
Deben decir en inglés: “I don’t speak English. I need a Spanish interpreter.”

Deutsche Beistand
Nennen Sie bitte die Telefonnummern unten, wenn sie hilfe mit der übersetzung brauchen:
• Multicultural Resource Center (Multikulturelles Quellenzentrum)
Ellen, (970) 641-7999, 12 Sprache
225 N. Pine St. Suite D, Gunnison
• Dispatch (Sheriff-Absendung)
(970) 641-8000, Dolmetscher sind auf abruf und verfugbar nötigenfalls
• Gunnison Valley Hospital (Gunnison Valley Krankenhaus) (970) 641-1456, Medezinische Dolmetscher sind auf abruf und verfugbar nötigenfalls
Ich spreche kein Englisch. Ich brauche einen deutschen sprechenden Dolmetscher. “I don’t speak English. I need a German interpreter.”