North America | Journey Monkeys https://journeymonkeys.com It's not about the destination, it's about the journey. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 19:01:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://journeymonkeys.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-jm-favicon-1.png North America | Journey Monkeys https://journeymonkeys.com 32 32 Discovering Crested Butte, Colorado: A Year-Round Adventure https://journeymonkeys.com/2024/02/discovering-crested-butte-colorado-a-year-round-adventure/ https://journeymonkeys.com/2024/02/discovering-crested-butte-colorado-a-year-round-adventure/#respond Tue, 13 Feb 2024 18:10:17 +0000 https://journeymonkeys.com/?p=1139 Ah, Crested Butte – a hidden Gunnison Valley gem nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and my home away from home these past 6 years. Discovering Crested Butte, whether in the winter or summer, is a true delight! This quaint, picturesque town transforms with the seasons, offering an array of activities […]

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]]> https://journeymonkeys.com/2024/02/discovering-crested-butte-colorado-a-year-round-adventure/feed/ 0 The Aspen to Crested Butte Winter Traverse: An epic backcountry ski and splitboard hut trip https://journeymonkeys.com/2024/02/the-aspen-to-crested-butte-winter-traverse-an-epic-backcountry-ski-and-splitboard-hut-trip/ https://journeymonkeys.com/2024/02/the-aspen-to-crested-butte-winter-traverse-an-epic-backcountry-ski-and-splitboard-hut-trip/#respond Tue, 06 Feb 2024 16:30:04 +0000 https://journeymonkeys.com/?p=1115 A backcountry ski and splitboard hut trip is all about disconnecting from the daily grind and connecting with the awe-inspiring beauty of the high mountains during winter. Several buddies and I started exploring the winter backcountry a few years back and, as our skills increased a bit, we’ve been looking for a longer adventure than […]

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]]> https://journeymonkeys.com/2024/02/the-aspen-to-crested-butte-winter-traverse-an-epic-backcountry-ski-and-splitboard-hut-trip/feed/ 0 Mountain High, Dining Delight: Discovering the Culinary Gems of Gunnison and Crested Butte, Colorado https://journeymonkeys.com/2024/02/mountain-high-dining-delight-discovering-the-culinary-gems-of-gunnison-and-crested-butte-colorado/ https://journeymonkeys.com/2024/02/mountain-high-dining-delight-discovering-the-culinary-gems-of-gunnison-and-crested-butte-colorado/#respond Thu, 01 Feb 2024 19:49:30 +0000 https://journeymonkeys.com/?p=1083 Gunnison and Crested Butte, Colorado, are not just havens for outdoor enthusiasts – hikers, mountain bikers, skiers, snowboarders, splitboarders, and all manner of backcountry enthusiasts – both towns also boast a vibrant culinary scene that’s a delight for foodies like us! Here’s a roundup of a few must-visit culinary gems of Gunnison and Crested Butte […]

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]]> https://journeymonkeys.com/2024/02/mountain-high-dining-delight-discovering-the-culinary-gems-of-gunnison-and-crested-butte-colorado/feed/ 0 Uphill Skiing and Splitboarding at Crested Butte and Monarch Ski Resorts https://journeymonkeys.com/2024/01/uphill-skiing-and-alpine-touring-at-crested-butte-and-monarch-ski-resorts/ https://journeymonkeys.com/2024/01/uphill-skiing-and-alpine-touring-at-crested-butte-and-monarch-ski-resorts/#respond Thu, 25 Jan 2024 21:16:45 +0000 https://journeymonkeys.com/?p=1034 As an enthusiastic splitboarder, I’ve had the opportunity to experience uphill skiing and splitboarding at both Crested Butte Ski Resort and Monarch Ski Resort. Both resorts are “uphill friendly” though they differ significantly in how they allow the sport. Here’s what you need to know about these two exciting destinations. Crested Butte Ski Resort – […]

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]]> https://journeymonkeys.com/2024/01/uphill-skiing-and-alpine-touring-at-crested-butte-and-monarch-ski-resorts/feed/ 0 Gunnison, Colorado: A small town with a BIG Music Scene https://journeymonkeys.com/2023/06/gunnison-colorado-a-small-town-with-a-big-music-scene/ https://journeymonkeys.com/2023/06/gunnison-colorado-a-small-town-with-a-big-music-scene/#respond Thu, 29 Jun 2023 21:25:17 +0000 https://journeymonkeys.com/?p=928 Gunnison, Colorado is a small town with a mountain-sized music scene. There are always live music events happening, from small, intimate shows to large festivals. Whether you’re looking for bluegrass, rock, country, or something else entirely, you’re sure to find something to your taste in Gunnison. Here are a few of the best places to […]

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]]> https://journeymonkeys.com/2023/06/gunnison-colorado-a-small-town-with-a-big-music-scene/feed/ 0 Texas, My Texas! https://journeymonkeys.com/2017/03/texas-my-texas/ https://journeymonkeys.com/2017/03/texas-my-texas/#respond Thu, 02 Mar 2017 14:20:37 +0000 http://journeymonkeys.wpengine.com/?p=508 When you ask me (or Duane) where we’re from, we’ll tell you Texas. And if you ask further, what heritage we are, we will again tell you that we are Texan. In the melting pot that is America, it is rare for someone not to proudly state they are from another region of the world. However, […]

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]]> https://journeymonkeys.com/2017/03/texas-my-texas/feed/ 0 Palo Duro Canyon State Park: Texas’ Best-Kept Secret https://journeymonkeys.com/2017/01/palo-duro-canyon-state-park-texas-best-kept-secret/ https://journeymonkeys.com/2017/01/palo-duro-canyon-state-park-texas-best-kept-secret/#respond Thu, 19 Jan 2017 15:16:46 +0000 http://journeymonkeys.wpengine.com/?p=338 Heralded as “Texas’ best kept secret,” Palo Duro Canyon State Park is a state park that is full of geologic wonders and a panorama of colors nestled in the Texas Panhandle. Sure, we’d heard of Palo Duro Canyon State Park growing up, but had never made the trek to the panhandle town of Canyon to […]

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