Home to Western State Colorado University, Curecanti National Recreation Area, Hartman Rocks and the Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport, Gunnison is the gateway to some of Colorado’s best outdoor, cultural and foodie adventures. Founded in 1880, Gunnison is known for its friendly and resilient Western spirit, natural resources and historic downtown filled with locally owned, one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants.

Affordable ski and snowboard vacations to “Colorado’s Last Great Ski Town” just got better with the Gunnison Getaway ski package. Snow-lovers can stay in Gunnison and ski Crested Butte Mountain Resort, only a scenic 30-mile drive or free bus ride away, and enjoy ridiculously low rates all season long. Sample per person, per night rates based on double occupancy during value season (January 6 – February 6 and March 24 – April 6, 2015) start at just $51/pp at Wanderlust Hostel, $78/pp at Comfort Inn and $83/pp at Almont Resort for a cabin and include lodging and lift ticket.

During regular season, February 7 – March 23, 2015, sample starting rates include $89 at Alpine Inn or Quality Inn, $94 at Econo Lodge and $109 at The Inn at Tomichi Village. Check www.GunnisonGetaways.com for many additional participating properties as well as rates for young adults and children.

“Considering that the normal daily lift ticket price is $103 to $106 for adults from now until the end of ski season, Gunnison Getaway offers an incredible value,” says John Norton, interim executive director of the Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism Association.

For those who prefer other outdoor activities or who enjoy mixing it up a bit on their ski vacations, Gunnison offers a whole spectrum of outdoor and indoor recreation.

Jorgensen Event Center is a wealth of winter fun in one location with an indoor ice facility, outdoor covered ice rink, frozen pond dedicated to open public skating, Nordic trails and a unique jib park. Activities available on both the indoor and outdoor ice surfaces include public skating, drop-in hockey and learn to skate classes. A concessions area includes food and beverages, skate rentals and skate sharpening.

Gunnison-Crested Butte, www.VisitGCB.com