Even if Christmas is only a few short weeks away, you still have plenty of time to finalize your shopping! The recipient doesn’t have to be any the wiser when they unwrap their gift and are amazed that you got them just what they asked Santa for. Book a couples massage for your significant other or surprise the outdoor lover in your life with custom ski poles or some fresh camping gear for the upcoming spring and summer seasons!
Custom Ski Poles from Grass Sticks
Where? 1804 13th Street
Ski poles from Grass Sticks are lighter and stronger than your everyday run-of-the-mill poles. The poles are beautifully handcrafted, high-performing, and eco-friendly for outdoor enthusiasts of all levels. Products can be hand-built with custom options by ski bums and river rats that call Steamboat Springs home. The original Grass Sticks ski poles are featherweight using selectively harvested bamboo. When ordering, you can choose from hundreds of color combinations, infinite lengths, multiple basket sizes, a touring option, and more. This will be the ski pole to end all other ski poles, designed to perfectly fit the recipient and their skiing style. Poles are priced starting at $119.95. Other products sold by Grass Sticks include stand-up paddles and canoe sticks that are tough enough to endure the rapids across the Rockies but light enough for long days spent touring or surfing. Shop with confidence under the 30 day fit guarantee and the unlimited 2-year and lifetime limited warranty offered by Grass Sticks!
Handcrafted Bicycles from Moots Cycles
Where? 2545 Copper Ridge Drive
The bikes from Moots Cycles in Steamboat are designed to perform and built to last. Whether you’re in the market for a road, gravel, mountain, or e-bike — Moots Cycles has just what you need. Surprise the outdoor enthusiast in your life with a meticulously designed bike that’s been carefully handcrafted to last a lifetime. The first step when shopping for a bike is to determine whether it’s hitting the smooth open road, the deep forest tracks, or the chunky gravel terrain. Road bikes need to be light, fast, and responsive while gravel bikes need to be versatile, stable, and designed for longevity. Mountain bikes require agility and comfort to ensure the rider can manage epic cross-country adventures year-round. Contact the friendly employees at Moots Cycles to get the process started today and blow the socks off the rider in your life when you surprise them with their very own Moots bike!
Fresh Cowboy Boots from F.M. Light & Sons
Where? 830 Lincoln Avenue
F.M. Light & Sons has called Steamboat Springs home for over 100 years. You can’t go wrong when gifting someone a piece of local history that’s been “outfittin’ the West” for over a century. From brands such as Tony Lama, Stetson, Lucchese, and more — you’ll have a multitude of options when shopping for both men’s and women’s boots. Nothing beats opening that shoe box and getting hit with the enticing smell of new leather that’s just waiting to be broken in. Shopping in-store is an unmatched experience, so invite the recipient of the boots to go shopping with you so they can try on several pairs to find the perfect fit.
Outdoor Gear and Apparel from Big Agnes Factory Store
Where? 735 Oak Street
Big Agnes Factory Store has everything you could possibly want to surprise the outdoor fanatic in your life this holiday season. Shop insulated apparel for kids and adults, tents, and end-of-season deals such as sleeping bags, camp chairs, and more. At the Big Agnes Factory Store, you’ll find authentic mountain apparel and gear that’s built to last. Want to surprise someone with a gift but they don’t live in Steamboat? The store provides free ground shipping on orders over $50 to all of the lower 48 states. Whether the recipient has been camping and hiking for decades or they’re just getting started on their mountainous adventures, Big Agnes has something just for them. Complete their camp cooking gear setup or upgrade their sleeping pad so they can rest easier at night. You can even surprise them with a gift card so they can shop for themselves and decide what piece of gear would best serve them during the new year!
Pinot Noir from Steamboat Winery
Where? 32365 County Road 41
Steamboat Winery was established back in 2017 and has since become known as a local brand that can enhance any meal, conversation, and memory! If you haven’t already opened a bottle from the winery, now is the time. Surprise your loved ones this holiday season with a delicious bottle of pinot noir or their new favorite chardonnay. Bottles are beautifully packaged and make stunning gifts. You can also pair the wine with a chocolate gift basket to really go that extra mile. If you have a wine aficionado in your life, you can never go wrong with buying them a bottle or two of something they either haven’t tried or something they find themselves frequently going back to. You can order online for local pickup, making this a prime last-minute gift that’s sure to impress.
Protein-Packed Jerky from Sweetwood Smokehouse
Where? 2670 Copper Ridge Circle, Unit 3
Whether you’re shopping for a gym rat this Christmas season or just someone who appreciates high-quality meat — Sweetwood is a solid brand to support during the upcoming holidays. Outfit the avid hiker in your life with snacks that they can take with them on the go that are sure to keep them fueled for endless adventure. Sweetwood crafts the biggest meat sticks available, meaning they can satisfy even the biggest appetites! The sticks are crafted with responsibly sourced, grass-fed beef and antibiotic-free pork, all while avoiding unnecessary sugars, gluten, nitrates, and MSG. Shop the Fatty 2-ounce original sticks, the jalapeño variety, the honey BBQ sticks, and more. You can order packs of 20, which makes for a tasty gift during the holiday season. Want to mix and match flavors? Try several of the 5-count packs!
Coffee Subscription from Steamboat Coffee Company
You can never go wrong with a subscription to your friend’s favorite local coffee roaster. This is truly the gift that keeps on giving and keeps you at the top of the recipient’s mind — so brownie points for you! Every morning when they sit down to enjoy their fresh, locally roasted cup of coffee, they’ll be overcome with a sense of joy and marvel at how delicious their brew is. You can choose from the coffee bean and the frequency to ensure that they’ll have fresh blends delivered right to their door, such as the Tanzania Peaberry Single Origin with citrus and honey notes and a velvet body or the Honey Process medium roast with dark chocolate cherry and sweet vanilla notes. If you want to place a one-time order instead, there is free shipping on orders over $60!
Streetwear and Trendy Accessories from Urbane Clothing
Where? 703 Lincoln Avenue #B-101
If you’re shopping for someone who’s in need of a wardrobe upgrade this holiday season, you can’t go wrong when giving a gift from Urbane! From today’s trendiest styles and lifestyle staples, Urbane has a unique collection of men’s and women’s apparel, shoes, skateboards, accessories, and more. Top-selling brands include Vans, Brixton, Obey, Volcom, Airblaster, Z supply and so many more. There’s also a sizable selection of beanies, backpacks, ninja suits, sunglasses, and hats — allowing you to mix and match until you find that winning combination. Give someone the gift of a cozy hoodie from Z Supply or an Airblaster Ninja Suit.
Guided Fishing Trips from Straightline Outdoor Sports
Where? 744 Lincoln Avenue
Want to skip the material gifts this year and instead surprise someone with an experience? Check out the guided fishing trips offered by Straightline Outdoor Sports, instead! These guided trips come in a variety of options, such as wade trips, float trips, or even ice fishing trips. On the Wade adventures, guides will show you how to fly fish while standing in the water. This allows participants to reconnect with nature and enjoy the relaxing ambiance of experiencing the water first hand instead of staying onshore. Float trips can take recipients out into remote areas, which provides them with the opportunity to explore vast stretches of productive water within a single outing! The one-of-a-kind ice fishing trips are held at the Stagecoach Reservoir and include heated huts and advanced tech such as underwater cameras and personal fish finders that can help tremendously when it comes to a successful ice fishing trip.
Nostalgic Treats from Fuzziwig’s Candy Factory
Where? 845 Lincoln Avenue
Make a trip to Fuzziwig’s Candy Factory this holiday season for a one-stop shopping experience for all your candy, sweets, and toy needs. When you walk in, you’ll be greeted by a display case that’s nearly overflowing with enticing store-made chocolate goodies such as chocolate-smothered pretzels, caramels, nuts, and more. The store is stocked with hundreds of candy varieties, both in bulk options and packages. Dive into old-fashioned favorites or discover the newest trendy sweets that you’ve seen all over social media. Nobody has ever been upset about being gifted decadent chocolate sweets, such as mint truffles, chocolate-covered Oreos, or delicious coconut haystacks. Fuzziwig’s is also selling store-made fudge, caramel apples, and more! Go on a shopping extravaganza and surprise everyone with their favorite candies, homemade sweets, and nostalgic desserts that will transport them back to their childhood.
Couples Massage at Rocky Mountain Day Spa & Luxe Boutique
Where? 2200 Village Inn Court
It’s difficult to beat a couples massage during the holiday season! Reconnect with your partner and surprise them with a trip to the Rocky Mountain Day Spa & Luxe Boutique for an afternoon of pampering and relaxation. The spa offers various types of massages, such as Swedish massages and hot stone massages. The side-by-side massage lasts for 60 minutes and is priced at $400 total. Choose from Swedish, therapeutic, aromatherapy, or CBD remedy massage when requesting your reservation. You can add on options such as cupping, dry brushing, red light therapy, and even a face and scalp massage for additional fees. While you can’t physically wrap a massage and place it under the tree, it’s a thoughtful gift that you can organize at the last minute and book at your convenience.
Goat Milk Soap from The Goat’s Goods
Give the gift of soothing soap blends this Christmas season. From oatmeal milk soaps to fresh bamboo moisturizing lotions, these are some of the best all-natural goat milk products that you can find across the state. Add bath bombs, goat milk body wash, face cream, and even bug-repellent lotion to your gift basket this holiday season. You can always go the gift card route as well if you’re unsure what the recipient would like best. The benefits of goat milk are plentiful, from being a non-harsh and non-toxic option for bathing that’s packed with vitamins and minerals to potentially slowing down the effects of skin aging by adding elasticity and helping to retain moisture. Goat milk is a thoughtful way to care for your loved ones. Help your friends, family and loved ones make the switch to goat milk if they have dry or sensitive skin or suffer from conditions such as eczema or psoriasis.
Happy Gift-Giving Season, Steamboat Springs!
Giving gifts is an integral part of the holiday season but don’t let that stress you out! Instead, impress all of your friends and family this year with unique, thoughtful gifts that are sure to delight. Whether you’re participating in a white elephant gift exchange at work or you need something last minute that lets the recipient know that you didn’t in fact forget about them this holiday season — these local Steamboat businesses, online retailers and more have you covered.