Whether you’re in the singles line or married to the mountain, Valentine’s Day is worth celebrating. It’s a day about sharing love. That can be with a special someone in your life, your best friends, or even your snow-sliding community. We put together a rag-tag list of things to do on Valentine’s Day, from last-minute gift ideas to getting hitched on the slopes.
Valentine’s Day: Skier’s Edition
For the Committed: Getting Hitched
If you’re ready to take your relationship to new heights (literally and figuratively), get married on the mountain! Loveland hosts their annual Mountain Matrimony at Ptarmigan Lodge on Valentine’s Day where you can get married alongside several other stary-eyed couples. Enjoy honeymooning apres afterward and the best wedding pictures ever.
Or, if structure isn’t your thing, go rouge. Bring a willing officiant up the lifts with you to wed you and your loved one in the place you love most. Take notes from friends of the shop Keagan and Kelly, who got married at the top of A-Basin’s East Wall.
For the Newlyweds: Take a Ski Honeymoon
What better way to test your new marriage than an extravagant trip that requires traveling with loads of bags, doing adventure sports together, and being out and about in the cold elements? Whether it’s your actual honeymoon, or if you just need a reset on the relationship, getting outside together is a great way to connect. We suggest locales like Aspen (cute downtown, great music venue), Lake Louise (have you seen the luxury hotel the Fairmont?), or Jackson Hole (matching cowboy hats).
For the Young Lovers: Buy a Ski Lesson
If you’re newly in love, you might be wondering what to get your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day. If they ski or ride, you can’t go wrong with a lesson at their favorite resort. Ski lessons help dial in your technique, no matter what skill level you’re at. Even advanced skiers have plenty to glean from ski lessons, like finding bad habits and nipping them in the bud. Your sweetheart will be grateful for such a thoughtful gift. And they definitely won’t interpret it as you encouraging them to ride better.
For Wooing Your Crush: Essential Ski Gifts
If you’ve been swooning for some time now, there’s no better way to get you out of the friendzone than a little gift. No need to go crazy—you might scare them off. But something like a ski strap, practical mug for early mornings, or ski boot bag (sounds lame, but very useful) can go a long way. Scope out the Powder7 collection for special fun stuff that will clue your crush in that you are ready for more.
For the Cozy Lovebirds: Netflix and Chill with Ski Movies
For some of us, an ideal Valentine’s Day out with our sweetheart or friends is a long day on the ski hill, some takeout, and then cozying up on the couch with some ski movies. These days, Youtube is the new Netflix. Everyone loves YouTube creators like Nikolai Schirmer, Cody Townsend, and the Jim and Mads Show. Consider renting the classic, Aspen Extreme. Best $4 you’ll spend.
