Geology Jeep Tour
Are you a Rock Hound?
Do you want to learn about the incredible forces that created the gorgeous landscape around you?
The Gunnison Valley is world-renowned by geologists for its large variety of geological features from a broad range of periods throughout the earth’s history.
Join JJ’s Jeeps and our resident geologist Dr. Amy Ellwein aka “Dr. Rock” as we travel back in time 1.7 billion years on our Geology Jeep Tours!
Learn about continental uplifts, vulcanism, and eroding forces that shaped the Gunnison Valley as we know it and learn how to identify various types of rocks and minerals.
Dr. Rock is a research professor at Western Colorado University and co-author of the book “Geology Underfoot on Colorado’s Western Slope”.
She has studied the geology of the Elk Mountains for almost 30 years! Call for availability, pricing, and route options.
SEE MOREExperience the majestic Elk Mountains surrounding Crested Butte, explore ghost towns in the vast Gunnison Valley alpine playground by jeep.