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Mountain Living Magazine Features Wilder Home

In the latest issue of Mountain Living Magazine, author Mindy Pantiel reveals how CCY Architects found inspiration in the local vernacular for this unparalleled home at Wilder on the Taylor. Colorado Home is Perfectly Sited to Capture Mountain Overlook Views With their Colorado home perfectly sited to capture views to the Taylor River and a …

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Taylor River Gold Medal Status

Taylor & Gunnison Rivers Earn Gold Medal Status

Years of consideration and conservation work has led to a long-awaited designation for two pristine rivers in Colorado. On Jan. 18, 2023, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commission announced the Gunnison and Taylor rivers as the newest Gold Medal trout fisheries in the state. The stretches nominated and approved include 20 miles of the …

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Crested Butte Holiday Fireworks

Gunnison & Crested Butte Holiday Checklist | Events & Activities

The Gunnison-Crested Butte Valley truly shines during the holidays with all sorts of events, snow-dappled forests, and downtowns and a ski area decked out for the season. We’ve highlighted a few of our favorites and provided links to more detailed information. Memories await! Dec. 12, 21, 26, A Black & White Christmas (5 classic black-and-white …

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Sense of Community Alive & Well at Wilder

As Wilder on the Taylor adds more homeowners to the mix, fostering a sense of community among ranch neighbors is a top priority. In addition to impromptu meetups around the Base Camp after a day enjoying the outdoors on property or exploring around the Gunnison-Crested Butte Valley, there were several summer events for Wilder residents …

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Taylor River Fishing Report: Fall 2022

Fall is finally here. Brisk mornings and the occasional cloudy afternoon have recently led to some excellent fishing weather. The Taylor River is flowing at 150 CFS through Wilder, and 100 CFS of that is coming out of Taylor Park Reservoir. Water temperatures fluctuate from approximately 48 degrees in the morning to 56 degrees by …

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Taylor River Fishing Report: August 2022

Even though fall is still almost a month away, the days are getting noticeably shorter, mornings are feeling colder, and the browns are starting to get their spawning colors. We see a ton of small Midges, consistent Blue Wing Olives, sporadic Flavs/Slate Drakes, and Caddis most afternoons. Taylor Park Reservoir is releasing 230 cfs. We …

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Taylor Fishing Report

Wilder on the Taylor Fishing Report: July 2022

Wilder’s master fly fishing guide, Ben Riedel, shares his favorite flies for  landing fish this time of the year in his latest Taylor Fishing Report. One could not ask for a better summer so far. Clear water, prolific hatches, and beautiful fishing weather. Life is good indeed. The Taylor River is flowing at 360 cfs …

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Wilder Born Steer at Gunnison Cattlemen’s Days

Meet Josh Brockschmidt and his Wilder born steer, Russell, at the Cattlemen’s Days this weekend! Josh recently graduated from Gunnison High School and is currently in his second summer working alongside Wilder’s ranch manager, Don Sabrowski. He is in his eighth year as a member of Shelley Sabrowski’s 4-H Club, Young Guns. Last fall, Josh …

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Taylor Canyon Fire Station Grand Opening

Taylor Canyon Fire Station Celebrates Grand Opening

July 3rd event recognizes grassroots effort with a barbecue, raffle and auction Independence Day weekend was the ideal opportunity to recognize the grassroots effort that made building the Taylor Canyon Fire Station a reality in only 15 months. Residents and businesses located in the Taylor Canyon, Spring Creek and Crystal Creek areas, along with representatives …

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Taylor Canyon Fire Station Grand Opening Celebration

Construction of the Taylor Canyon Fire Station has been completed and the facility is up and running thanks to a grassroots effort to raise funds, the partnership of various local entities, the hard work of local contractors, and the commitment of several individuals who are serving as volunteer firefighters. Construction of the 3,000 square-foot, three-bay …

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