Gift Guide #3: For the Superhero Parents
12/12/2024 01:06PM ● By Ski Town Media Staff1. Head to ACE Hardware and grab an insulated Yeti Mug. They’re designed to keep hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold – perfect for parents on the go. The lowball design is ideal for evening adult beverages by the fire or a hot cup of coffee the next morning. $25 from Ace Hardware (2155 Curve Plaza)
2. How about a candle that reminds you of one of your favorite places? Tree Line Candle Co. is based in Steamboat Springs, and offers hand-poured 3D topographic mountain candles from your favorite mountains all over the United States. Pick up local mountains, like Howelsen Hill or Sleeping Giant from F.M. Light & Sons, or order online any mountain of your choice! $34.99 from F.M. Light & Sons (830 Lincoln Ave.)
3. Rocky Mountain SereniTEA is a locally owned tea shop that originated in Estes Park. They offer hundreds of luxury loose leaf teas, mugs, teapots, etc. You can even create your own custom tea blend! Pick up a ceramic mug with a tea infuser along with the mountain winter spice blend, and you have a perfect gift to warm up on the coldest days. $30 for a mug or $12-$18 for various loose leaf teas online or from Rocky Mountain SereniTEA in Steamboat Springs (635 Lincoln Ave.)
4. Give the gift of live music this winter with WinterWonderGrass festival tickets or day passes! Featuring an incredible lineup of Trampled by Turtles, Kitchen Dwellers, Leftover Salmon and more, this festival is sure to keep everyone dancing all night long. Purchase a 3-day festival pass to catch all your favorite artists, or grab a single-day pass starting December 18th! Be sure to keep an eye out for late-night jam tickets, too. $299 for 3-day pass and single day tickets are available on December 18.
5. Head to Mythology Distillery and create a cocktail kit for the parents in your life. Their coffee liqueur paired with Jungle Cat Vodka creates an espresso martini at home. If that's not your drink of choice, no problem. Mythology offers a variety of vodka, gin, rum, whiskey and more, making it easy to find the perfect gift for any price range. $20-$80 from Mythology Distillery (2875 Elk River Rd.)
Bonus! Here's the espresso martini recipe:- 2 oz Jungle Cat Vodka
- 1 oz Coffee Liqueur
- ¾ oz Simple Syrup
- ½ oz Cold Brew Concentrate
Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake well, and strain into your favorite martini glass. Garnish with three coffee beans.
6. If you're not sure what to get for the parents in your life, give them the gift of choice with a Steamboat Chamber gift card. It covers everything from local restaurants like Laundry Kitchen & Cocktails, to services like Steamboat Babysitting Company and activities like Steamboat Climbing Collective. Gift cards are available online as e-gift cards in any custom amount.