Steamboat Springs Holiday Gift Guide for Kids: Local Brands to Know
As the holidays approach and Black Friday deals start filling our feeds, it’s easy to get swept up in big-box shopping. But here in Routt County, some of the best gifts for kids—and the families who love them—come from right down the street. Steamboat and the surrounding valley are home to a handful of creative, family-run brands making thoughtful, high-quality products built for mountain life.
This season, consider skipping the shipping delays and shopping small instead. Whether you’re looking for cozy outdoor gear, imaginative toys, or baby essentials, these local companies make it easy to support your neighbors while finding something special for the little ones on your list.
Read on for a curated list of the best Steamboat local brands for kids. For epic gear, check out Town Hall, Practical Baby, Milk x Whiskey, Grass Sticks, Mountain Kid Lids and Mountain and Company. For great books, cozy up with Big Day. Big Dreams and Eli and Mort’s Epic Adventures – Steamboat.
⛷️ Town Hall Outdoor Co.
Founded by a Steamboat local, Town Hall makes outerwear designed specifically for kids who play hard in the mountains. Their jackets, bibs, and fleeces are warm, tough, and sustainably made—built for everything from sledding on Howelsen to powder days at Steamboat Mountain.
Shopping Town Hall this holiday season means supporting a Steamboat-born brand that’s helping local kids (and their gear) thrive outdoors all winter long. And if you love their style, they make some adult gear too so you can coordinate with your kiddos!
👶 Practical Baby
Founded by a local Mom and engineer, Practical Baby makes gear that solves real parenting problems. From the TrailTog UPF 50+ sunsuit to the clever FIFO baby-clothes organizer, every product is designed to make life with littles simpler and more functional. Just for the holidays, Practical Baby is offering a customizable wood ornament—upload a photo to have it laser-engraved, turning a childhood moment into a keepsake for your tree.
Born in the mountains and tested by local families, Practical Baby reflects Routt County’s blend of adventure and practicality. Whether it’s keeping babies sun-safe on the trail or streamlining the chaos of early parenthood, this Steamboat-based brand turns real-life parenting challenges into smart design.
📖 Big Day. Big Dreams.
Created by a local Steamboat Dad, Big Day. Big Dreams celebrates the magic of birthdays with a personalized touch. What started as a new parent’s curiosity about who shared his son’s birthday grew into a beautiful project—an illustrated book for every single day of the year!
Each full-color book highlights five inspiring people born on that same date, from scientists and athletes to artists and explorers. It’s a thoughtful gift that sparks imagination and helps kids see themselves in the stories of dreamers who came before them.
Use promo code KIDSINTOWN for an extra local discount!
🍼 Milk x Whiskey
Born in Steamboat Springs, Milk x Whiskey was created for families who love adventure. Their outdoor-ready gear—like the award-winning Chaser UPF 50+ sun hoodie, Tumbler grid fleece, and Adventure Backpack—is built to take parents and kids from trail to campsite and back again.
Every piece is designed with function, comfort, and connection in mind, reminding families that the wild belongs to all of us, big and small. This locally grown brand perfectly captures Steamboat’s spirit: rugged, joyful, and always ready to explore.
🎋 Grass Sticks
A Steamboat favorite, Grass Sticks takes ski poles to a whole new level—literally. Their Kids Sticks program is built around one simple idea: kids grow fast, and their gear should grow with them. Each set of bamboo poles (42″ or shorter) can be exchanged up to five times for just $14, so families don’t have to buy new poles every season.
Made from bamboo, these poles are lighter, stronger, and more sustainable than aluminum alternatives. Locally made and endlessly practical, Grass Sticks proves that great gear doesn’t just fit your kids—it grows right along with them.
🧢 Mountain Kid Lids
Sporting vibrant designs made in Steamboat Springs, Mountain Kid Lids celebrates the local mountain lifestyle with hats designed just for adventurous kids. Each trucker hat features playful, outdoorsy artwork—think moose in kayaks and bighorn sheep on snowboards—made to inspire young explorers to get outside and play.
Sized perfectly for ages 3 to 12, these locally designed lids blend fun, function, and Steamboat spirit. They’re the perfect gift for little adventurers!
🫎 Eli and Mort’s Epic Adventures – Steamboat
A true Steamboat original, Eli and Mort the Moose brings the magic of Routt County to life through a series of adventurous, laugh-out-loud stories. Each page follows Eli and his stuffed moose, Mort, as they explore Steamboat’s most iconic experiences—from soaring over jumps and skijoring down snowy streets to snapping selfies with Olympians and racing cowboys on Mount Werner.
Every page is infused with local flavor, including illustrations created by Steamboat children. Even better, a portion of each book’s proceeds supports the Steamboat Springs Arts Council, making this beloved hometown series a gift that celebrates both storytelling and community. Shop locally at Off The Beaten Path Bookstore or Ohana! (Or Amazon if you’re not in town.)
⛰️ Mountain and Company
Located on Lincoln Ave, Mountain and Company is a go-to spot for families looking to outfit their kids for life both on and off the mountain. Their curated selection includes pants, shirts, jackets, cozy layers, and more—all chosen with adventurous Colorado kids in mind.
The shop proudly stocks many Colorado based brands, making it easy for families to shop small while finding high-quality, mountain-ready clothing. Whether you’re gearing up for a powder day or grabbing everyday basics, Mountain and Company offers style, function, and that signature Steamboat spirit.
Shop Local, Dream Big
From ski poles that grow with your kids to storybooks that celebrate their birthdays, these Routt County brands remind us that the best gifts come from close to home. Each one was built by locals who understand mountain life, childhood wonder, and the magic of a good idea brought to life.
So this Black Friday and beyond, skip the shipping delays and give something that supports our community. When you shop local, you’re not just buying a product—you’re investing in the people who make Steamboat such a special place to raise kids.
