A week of mountain air, pickleball, campfires, questionable makeovers, and memories we'll be talking about for years.
Tucked into Spring Creek Canyon along the Taylor River, perfectly placed between Gunnison and Crested Butte — mountain seclusion with town just a short drive away.
Spring Creek runs through the property and the deck overlooks the Gunnison National Forest. Outdoor fireplace, fire pit, patio heaters, hummingbirds everywhere, and all the peace and quiet you can soak up.
July in Colorado is about as perfect as it gets.
Bring shorts, swimsuits, hiking clothes, pickleball gear, and a sweatshirt for the fire pit. Layers are your friend.
Fly into Gunnison Airport — about 30 minutes from the house. We'll rent a second vehicle and split the cost so we have two cars for adventures.
Small mountain town, everything we need:
We'll make a grocery run once everyone's in.
Everyone gets to do what they love while we still spend plenty of time together. Here's what we're eyeing, with rough costs where they apply.
An out-and-back near the ghost town of Gothic, climbing gently through forest to an overlook of a spectacular 40-foot waterfall.
Visit skicb.com →Ride the chairlift to the Peak Trail, then ~1.5 miles to the 12,162-ft summit (≈700 ft gain) with sweeping Gunnison Valley views. Ride the Silver Queen Express down to après at Butte 66.
Visit skicb.com →Our "in-between" trip — a fun Class II float through a classic high-alpine canyon with majestic walls and soaring pines. About 2 hours on the water with mild whitewater and great scenery.
Visit scenicrivertours.com →Our quickest trip with the best whitewater. Jump straight into Initiation Rapid and paddle as a team through Rosy Lane, Three Sisters, Generator Alley, and Corner Pocket. Fast 2-hour action.
Visit scenicrivertours.com →Low-key cruising up Spring Creek Road to the reservoir in a 4-seat side-by-side or 4-wheeler. Stop to play in the river, picnic, take spontaneous hikes — hundreds of safe, easy trails to explore.
Visit fs.usda.gov →Paddleboarding, swimming, picnicking, and relaxing lakeside at one of the most beautiful alpine lakes near Crested Butte.
Visit uncovercolorado.com →For the days you'd rather be pampered than paddle. A relaxing mountain spa option for the group.
Visit elevationresort.com →A local ranch with live music nights, a bar, horseback riding, fly fishing, and rock climbing — all a few minutes away.
Visit harmels.com →Shopping, strolling Elk Avenue, coffee stops, and soaking up that postcard mountain-town atmosphere.
Visit visitcrestedbutte.com →Lots of pickleball. The courts are about 30 minutes from the house and we can fold a session into any day — morning, afternoon, or evening. Quick workout, a few fun games, or a full session before the next adventure.
We arrive a few days early to shop and meal-prep. Bring your favorite snacks, special beverages, recipes, and treats — we'll build the menu together and welcome requests.
A longtime local favorite along the Gunnison River. Great Italian food, beautiful scenery, and a fun night out together.
View the menu →Downtown Crested Butte, famous for creative gourmet pizzas, a fun atmosphere, and serious mountain-town charm.
View the menu →The mountains are beautiful, but the real reason we're here is the memories.
Each person is assigned one member of the group. Your mission: create an outfit for them to wear for an afternoon or evening outing. Purchased, thrifted, borrowed, homemade, or pulled from your closet — anything goes.
No pressure. Just your reputation.
No girls' trip is complete without campfires. We'll spend evenings around the fire pit making s'mores, sharing stories, solving the world's problems, laughing way too hard, and enjoying the stars.
Bring your cozy sweatshirt and prepare for some of the best moments of the week.
The house has a game table, ping pong, and plenty of gathering space — but we need more.
Please bring your favorite for the group:
Don't forget to bring plenty of $1 bills.
For Left, Right, Center.
Obviously. 😉
Some activities need advance reservations, so tell us how you feel about each one. Tap a box for every activity, fill in your name, and hit send — your answers will open in an email to Leslie & Kim.
This opens your email app with everything filled in, addressed to Leslie & Kim. Just hit send!