Spoke+Blossom's Summer 2025 Adventure + Experience Guide
WEST ELK CHALLENGE
Experience the West Elk Challenge — a trail run during peak fall colors in the North Fork Valley. Two distances will be offered in 2025, a 26-mile marathon and a 30k/18-mile option. Racers will start at Crawford Reservoir and traverse gravel roads at the foot of iconic Needle Rock before entering the Gunnison National Forest. Both routes will climb singletrack trails through golden aspen groves on the slopes of Mt. Lamborn to Inter-Ocean Pass and then descend into the town of Paonia.
Run, walk or hike through the spectacular West Elk Mountains this fall! This event is a fundraiser for the Nature Connection’s Scholarship Fund that helps get kids and families outdoors. Visit westelkchallenge.com to sign up. Be sure to register by August 31 because this race will sell out!
BONFIRE OYSTER CO
Bonfire Oyster Co. brings the freshest coastal flavors to Colorado with unforgettable catering and seasonal pop-ups running through October.
Every Thursday, find them at The historic Hotel Melrose, serving their signature oysters in a timeless setting. Fridays, join them at Carboy Winery in Palisade for vibrant events featuring fresh seafood and good company. Sundays, savor brunch at Restoration Vineyards, where exquisite wines, a hospitable atmosphere and a lush lawn set the perfect backdrop for bold flavors. Or elevate your event with their catering services, including stationary raw bars, roaming shuckers serving freshly shucked oysters, and caviar services.
Whether you’re enjoying a pop-up or booking us for private catering, Bonfire Oyster Co. ensures you’ll have an immersive coastal experience, right here in Colorado. bonfireoysterco.com
Kebler Corner
Escape the chaos and reconnect with nature at Kebler Corner — a charming campground between two wilderness areas, just 30 miles from Crested Butte and 15 from Paonia wine country. With cabins, RV spots, fishing, boating, Wi-Fi and hot showers, it’s the perfect mix of rustic escape and modern comfort.
970.929.5029
keblercorner.com
Bravuura Advisory
The accounting firm for business adventurers. Bravuura Advisory helps outdoor industry brands master the cash flow cycle — transforming the chaos of “feast or famine” into the clarity of confident growth. Stay on course, no matter the season. Navigate your financial journey with expert guidance built for bold, outdoor-driven businesses.
970.564.7584
bravuura.cpa
Ouray International Film Festival
Because movies and mountains can change your life. Join us in Ouray, Colorado, for an intimate weekend of jury-selected films, panel discussions, parties and mountain views.
June 19-22, 2025
Passes now on sale at ourayfilmfestival.com.
Originally published in the Summer 2025 issue of Spoke+Blossom.