For Him: Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Your Ski Bum Sweetheart

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Show your ski bummin' boyfriend how much you truly care this Valentine's Day by gifting him the gear you always wanted him to wear. Nothing says "I love you" like a warm pair of gloves or a deluxe ski tune-up.

GIVE'R 4-SEASON GLOVES

These toasty 4-season gloves were made with love, sweat and tears right here in Jackson Hole. Give'r has been getting lots of hype within the outdoor industry recently for making some of the best all-around gloves you can find. Besides being incredibly versatile, breathable and waterproof, you can also get initials (up to three letters) branded into the cuff of the gloves for a personal touch.

Price: $114

NECTAR SUNGLASSES

Buy your dude these sunglasses, and the man bun will be included for free. Just kidding, but Nectar makes sweet, affordable shades for an extra sweet purpose: helping to protect honeybees.

Price: $39.99 

TGR BACKPACKER INSULATED FLANNEL

This isn't your average flannel. TGR's newest shirt is insulated, making it ideal for all types of adventuring. Plus it's got a pretty cool logo on it. You can buy it online or visit us at our new store in downtown Jackson.

Price: $78.95

OUTDOOR TECH PORTABLE SPEAKERS

It's wireless. It's waterproof. It also floats. Outdoor Tech's turtle shell speakers will upgrade any hot tub sesh or gondi ride. Let's hope you and your boyfriend like the same taste in music. If not, it's probably best to get out now.

Price: $129.95

FEAT WOOL SOCKS

Forget what anybody says, socks are always a phenomenal gift. Keep your man from getting cold feet this winter and buy him some wool mountain socks.

Price: $18

CHAIR LIFT WHISKEY GLASSES

Add a little class to your man's ski bummin' abode with these chair lift whiskey glasses. Not to worry — he can still pour the cheap stuff in them. Still too high class? You could always go for these TGR shotz skis. 

Price: $24

MELANZANA MICRO GRID HOODIE

The best part about buying your boyfriend an insanely comfortable fleece is knowing you'll get to wear it at least half the time. Melanzana is a super rad company based out of Leadville, Colorado that makes the comfiest hooded fleeces around that are conveniently perfect for slipping under a helmet. On super cold days, the hood can be cinched up around the face and over the chin to protect your man from the elements. 

*Disclaimer: Melanzana is a super small company that is dedicated to operating on a local, low-impact scale. Only 20 employees design, cut and sew everything! As a result, their online inventory can be a bit spotty when demand is high. New items are automatically added to the site every day once they're made, so it's definitely worth checking back frequently to see what they've got in store. Better yet, make the trek to their store in Leadville! 

Price: $69

ACORN MOC SLIPPER

After a long day on the mountain, these slippers are all your man will need to sit back, crack open a brewtarski and revive those frozen toes.  

Price: $41.95

SKI OR BOARD TUNE-UP

Chances are your ski bum boyfriend will not want to pay the $60 or so himself for a nice tune-up, but damn, last season's spring wax is barely holding on. Until either one of you have infiltrated the tune shop, this luxury gift is practically like saying "I love you." 

Price: $60-100

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