Ski/Snowboard Equipment

Headquartered in Avon at the base of Beaver Creek, Liberty Skis has won awards for its innovative use of materials (notably bamboo) and shapes. The company debuts new models and technical advances every year and available now is the all-new 2024 Origin Series.

Born in: Beaver Creek

RMU might not be the most familiar ski brand to those outside of Colorado, but they’ve been building their award-winning Apostle line of skis for ten years. The company’s name, Rocky Mountain Underground, came about “literally because they were pressing skis underground in the Rocky Mountains.” And after a day on the slopes, you can visit their RMU-concept bar on Main Street in Breckenridge.

Born in: Breckenridge

Also based in Breckenridge, Glade debuted its first goggles in 2016. Since then, the brand has received several awards, including Best Of lists in Outside and SKI magazines. Their newest model, the Fathom+, boasts photochromic technology that adjusts to light conditions and a lightning-fast magnetic lens interchange system.

Born in: Breckenridge

Founded in 1999, off "Pearl Street" in Boulder, Colorado, the family-owned and operated company is now based in the Vail Valley. The company produces ski and snowboard wax without the use of toxic fluoro or other toxic additives. Purl Wax is also a member of 1% for the Planet, donating to environmental conservation organizations. A couple of bars of wax is better than a piece of coal in a stocking!

Born in: Boulder

Outdoor Clothing

Over 20 years ago Steamboat-based, Big Agnes Products, known now as BAP, first made a name for itself with a sleeping-bag-with-attached-pad system. The company has since grown to include tents, camp furniture, apparel, and more. If you happen to find yourself in Steamboat, visit the BAP factory store in the Little Red House in historic downtown. You’ll also find all Moving Mountains team members sporting BAP puffy jackets!

Born in: Steamboat Springs

Smartwool, the first merino wool ski socks manufacturer, was founded in Steamboat. While known for its socks, Smartwool makes base layers, sweaters, jackets, and other fashionable and functional clothing for all your outdoor pursuits.

Born in: Steamboat Springs

It can be a challenge to find good outdoor clothing made specifically for kids. Which is exactly why a group of parents in Steamboat started Town Hall. They wanted better, more sustainable choices in kids’ clothing. Town Hall is all about building quality gear that lets kids find joy in the outdoors and stay comfortable doing it.

Born in: Steamboat Springs

Luggage/Travel Gear

If you use organizing cubes to pack, it’s a good bet they’re from Eagle Creek. For the travelers on your list, turn to the packing experts. Eagle Creek is known for its durable adventure travel gear, including luggage, duffels, backpacks, organizing cubes, and travel accessories. The company’s headquarters are in Steamboat.

Born in: Steamboat Springs

Outdoor Gear

Who would have thought one of the leading SUP companies would get their start in land-locked Colorado? But on the banks of the Yampa River that runs through Steamboat, Hala Gear was started with the vision to create gear for whitewater standup paddling. Hala is now a leading innovator in inflatable paddleboards for all types of water.

Born in: Steamboat Springs

If you’re a cyclist, here’s one gift you’re going to wrap up and put a bow on for yourself – one of the world’s best titanium frame bikes. Choose from a road, gravel, mountain, or e-bike from Moots. Moots Cycles has been handcrafting bikes in Steamboat for the past 40 years, 30 of those spent perfecting titanium masterpieces for all types of terrain.

Born in: Steamboat Springs

fuel

For those last-minute stocking stuffers, add some fuel for everyone’s outdoor exploits. Honey Stinger bars, waffles, or energy chews are perfect to throw in your ski jacket pocket for a quick energy boost between runs. You’ll find them all over town in Steamboat. It’s where the company started and is still based.

Born in: Steamboat Springs