News Release

Ranger-led Winter Programs at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Date: December 3, 2018
Contact: Sandra Snell-Dobert, 970-641-2337, ext. 227

Montrose, CO:  Winter is here and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park has opportunities to get outdoors.  Ranger guided programs are designed to help you get started on experiencing the snow. Programs are dependent on snow conditions. Call the South Rim Visitor Center for updates at: 970-249-1914, ext. 423

Snowshoe Walks:  January 19 – March 2, Saturdays at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. Meet at the South Rim Visitor Center. No special skill is needed to participate in these walks.  Allow 2 hours for the program. Snowshoes are available to use, free of charge, for these programs. Reservations required: [phone], ext. 423. Up to 30 days in advance. 

Winter Night Skies: Saturday March 2, 7:00 pm.  Meet at the South Rim Visitor Center.  Join rangers and astronomers with the Black Canyon Astronomical Society to learn more about the night sky.  The evening starts with a special program inside the visitor center followed by night sky viewing with telescopes. If the weather looks cloudy, call [phone], ext. 423.  Be prepared for cold weather.  

The South Rim Visitor Center winter hours are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm every day (closed Christmas Day).  Western National Parks Association provides a bookstore inside the visitor center. A 20% discount is offered on all purchases every Saturday and Sunday through December 24.