Santa Claus need look no further than Steamboat Springs for inspiration on a whole host of locally made products begging to be bought in time for Christmas. Routt County is a hotbed of talent, bursting with local artisans and creators of fine things. The Group gathered up some favorite finds in all price ranges to put in this year’s letter to old Saint Nick.
Choose your scent with a Ranch Organics Barn Basket Gift Set for $125, filled with a body wash and lotion set, ranch rub, barn balm, bubble bath and goat milk soap.
Sleeping bags for the family from Big Agnes which come with their own built-in mat. No more rolling onto the tent floor in the dead of night. Prices start at $99.95.
Hand crafted Northland Carving Skis to cruise through powder days. Price $1,995.
Locally designed t-shirts, sweaters, and hats by West Lyfe, where the emphasis of every design message is keeping the West wild. Prices vary.
Blüml’s Artisan Chocolate handmade by Swiss-born Daniela at the Homesteader. Her melt-in-the-mouth treats grabbed the attention of Jay Leno so much so, he served them in his green room for years. Prices vary.
A sand cast brass or silver bowl by sculptor David Marshall available through St?l House + Home in Wildhorse Plaza. Perfect for the holiday table. Pricing from $400.
For the gift that keeps on giving, a four-month membership to the Old Town Hot Springs. Youth $197 (age 3-17 years), Adult (18 +) $295, Senior (65+) $261.
Make a statement on your wall with a limited-edition image of the West in a hand built custom frame by longtime local Jace Romick. Prices vary.
A bag of Stampede Blend Coffee roasted locally by Big Iron to pack a punch on a powder morning. $9.86 a bag.
The Burrito Wader Bag by Fishpond will make traveling with even the soggiest gear a walk in the park. $59.95
Top your head with a custom 100% Rabbit Felt Hat by Steamboat Hatters, from $750.