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SmartWool Mid Full-Zip Hoodie

Steamboat Springs — Steamboat Ski Area has its mid-mountain base reading, and SmartWool has its mid-layers. And there’s none better than its new Mid Full-Zip Hoodie, made from new HyFi fabric (64 percent merino wool, 36 percent nylon). Its semi-form fit and center front zipper with draft flap and chin guard makes it perfect for living in Steamboat. Top it off with a zip chest pocket/hand pockets with Durawelt finish, articulated hood and elbows, and sleeve thumbholes, and you get a must-have mid-layer. $190, www.smartwool.com

Black Diamond Push (Boa)

Invented by local Gary Hammerslag, Boa’s products — a wire-based lacing system eliminating the need for shoelaces — can be found on everything from snowboard boots to hockey skates. For the Mount Werner freeheeler on your list, try the Push Telemark boot from Black Diamond, a smooth-flexing, laterally stiff ski-driver with Triax Performance frame, redesigned Power Fit Light liner, increased ankle flexion and 3:1 Freeride Series Boa closure system. $659, www.blackdiamondequipment.com

If that breaks the budget, consider the Treksta Kisatchie II, an amphibious shoe with lightweight sole and NestFIT last, which contours the natural flow of your feet. $110, www.trekstausa.com

Spiffy Dog Air Collar

Don’t leave your dog out of the action. Bestow Fido with the new Air Collar from Spiffy Dog, billed as the world’s most comfortable dog collar (not that dogs can vote). It’s available in 25 styles and four sizes — enough to fit the character of any dog in town. $15.99, www.spiffydog.com

Point6 Ski Pro Light Parallel OTC Socks

What’s better than a stocking in a stocking? Not much, especially if it’s the Ski Pro Light from Point6. Designed by ski- and boot-fitting pros with light cushioning around the heel and shin, it comes with a proprietary Achilles pad to anchor your heel in place and is made from temperature-regulating, moisture-controlling merino wool to keep your tootsies warm and dry — even on that zero-degree day atop Mt. Werner. $20.95, www.point6.com

Chaos Headwear Evo-Beanie

Cover up your loved ones’ Rabbit Ears with the new Evo-Beanie from Chaos, the perfect cap for those living in the Boat. Made from a fine-gauge acrylic shell and lined with Dri-Release merino wool for wicking and temperature regulation, it’s available in a variety of colors and features a reflective CRT logo for nighttime outings on the bike path. $27.99, www.chaoshats.com

Creek Co. Voyager Frameless Pontoon

For the angler on your list, Creek Co. introduces the Voyager Frameless Pontoon, a high-performance fishing machine that is half the size and weight of anything in its class and goes from car trunk to river in three minutes. The 29-pound craft’s eight-foot-long hull is made from 30-ounce PVC, with a 30 gauge bladder system, and comes with an inflatable seat; five-foot, two-piece oars; adjustable footbar; insulated side gear bag with rod and drink holders; rear cargo/storage area; and double-action pump and carry bag. You’ll never look at those high-altitude lakes in the Zirkels the same. $599.99, www.creekcompany.com

Smart Dreamzzz CD

Having trouble getting your kids to sleep (especially the night before Christmas)? Never fear, Smart Dreamzzz is here. Produced by child psychologist Kristen Race, the CD, available in three animal themes, is a story-based slumberfest designed to lull children to sleep. It’s been approved by children’s hospitals nationwide and was recently mentioned in Disney’s Family Fun magazine. $13 ($8 MP3), www.smartdreamzzz.com 

Big Agnes Helinox Passport Trekking Poles 

If it works for tent poles, it works for trekking poles. That’s the theory behind Big Agnes’ new Helinox Passport trekking poles. Available in pairs or singular, the series employs Tension Lock — simply pull up on the top shaft until the pole locks into place, and press the release button to collapse it. And don’t worry about them breaking; they’re engineered with a proprietary aluminum alloy, providing the best strength-to-weight ratio on the market (115 and 125 centimeter lengths). $49.95 to $99.95, www.bigagnes.com

Bridgestone Winter Driving School DVD

Even Santa could use this for his sleigh. Modern Winter Driving Techniques from the Bridgestone Winter Driving School is a 24-minute HD DVD, perfect for those unable to attend the local school in person. It covers the proper use of weight transfer, front and rear wheel skid control, everyday braking, emergency braking, accident avoidance, proper cornering techniques on low-grip surfaces and more — perfect for that rush to press glass. $34.95, www.winterdrive.com

Little Moon Essentials Tired Old Ass Soak

Who couldn’t use a little Tired Old Ass Soak ($5.50 for 4 ounces, $15 for 14 ounces) every once in a while? Little Moon Essentials offers that as well as other handmade body care items (including our favorite injury-healing Dream Cream ($18 for 2 ounces, $50 for 9 ounces). www.littlemoonessentials.com

Hog Island Boat Works LTD 16

Have a fisherman in the family? Hook them up with an aquatic magic carpet built right here in Steamboat Springs. While it might be a tad big to fit under a tree, Hog Island’s 16-foot LTD 16 drift boat comes decked out with rod holders, cooler wells, oarlocks, trailer as well as a motor mount for trolling. And you can give with it the caveat that you never have to row. $7,950, www.hogislandboatworks.com

Moots Jersey

So you missed the deadline to order a new Frosti Snowbike. You still can put Moots under your tree. Moots’ Premium Long Sleeve Jersey ($150), made by Vermarc, is a long-sleeve, cool-weather riding shirt made from wicking ATX fabric, with three pockets and a full-length zipper for temperature regulation; and its Wool Trainer ($175) is a long-sleeve, full-zip, merino jersey that can be worn as a technical or casual piece, complete with titanium grey Moots logos and racing stripes. www.moots.com

Sweetwood Rib-eye Sampler

What’s better than unwrapping a steak? Not much, especially when the ribbon’s coming off a rib-eye from Sweetwood Cattle Co. Each gift pack ($75) contains four boneless, well-marbled rib-eyes, slow-aged and hand-trimmed, just like your tree. For slopeside portability, try the new Sweetwood Jerky (original and peppered, $7.99), a 2-ounce pouch of wood-smoked beef with natural herbs and spices to preserve your legs on the slopes. www.sweetwoodcc.com

Honey Stinger Waffles

Don’t waffle on this gift idea. Inspired by co-owner Lance Armstrong, this homegrown, organic snack packs 160 calories of skiing sustenance, making it perfect for pulling out on the gondo. Available in honey, vanilla and strawberry ($1.39 each, $22.24 per box), they also pack flat for no-bulge schussing. If waffles aren’t your cup of tea, try chews ($1.99 each, $22.50 per box), in cherry blossom, fruit smoothie, lime-ade, orange, pink lemonade and pomegranate passion fruit. www.honeystinger.com

Solbites

Fill your loved ones’ stockings with all-natural Solbites, a new 2-ounce. cracker-and-spread snack based right here in Routt County. Available in peanut butter/strawberry, almond butter and chocolate almond butter/strawberry, they’re perfect for the office, kids’ lunch boxes and even a ski jacket pocket. $1.99, www.solbites.com

Wing-Time

Put some sizzle in your stockings with Wing-Time, an authentic Buffalo-style chicken wing sauce based in Steamboat since 1994. Available in five flavors (mild with Parmesan, medium, hot, garlic with Parmesan and super hot with habanero peppers), the line is sugar- and gluten-free and made from all-natural ingredients with no preservatives. Available in 13-ounce bottles and gift packs. $4.50 per bottle, $20 per gift pack, www.wingtime.com

Moots Olive Oil

For the culinary/cycling inclined comes the new Moots hand-pressed, organic, extra virgin olive oil from Napa Valley (tasting notes: green/grassy, artichoke, nutty, buttery smooth with a medium peppery finish). Just don’t use it as bike lube. $30, www.moots.com