Holiday gift giving can be daunting, especially with so many unique people on the shopping list.
If you aren’t sure where to start, narrowing down what gifts to purchase by hobby can be an easy way to ensure the recipient actually enjoys their present, keeping you on the nice list.
Here’s a round-up of where to shop for the people in your life based on their hobbies, compiled with help from the Park City Chamber/Bureau:
The Backcountry Buff
There’s no better gift for those who love the outdoors than something that allows them to spend more time outside. Whether it’s a trek in the Uintas or a pow day on the mountains, Park City has you covered.
Retail businesses such as Cole Sport, Jans Mountain Outfitters, Aloha/Bahnhof Sport, Christy Sports, Burns Cowboy Shop and Panache Park City have a collection of apparel and gear that make finding a fun pair of hiking socks or a new ski jacket easy.
If you think your backcountry buff wants more of an adventure, consider booking an experience or guided tour through All Seasons Adventures, White Pine Touring, High Country Fly Fishers, Park City Powder Cats and Heli-Ski or Deer Valley Snowmobiling.
The Zen Seeker
The holidays can be a stressful time for many people, and nothing says you appreciate someone more than helping them take a load off.
A yoga class would be a great way to help someone find their center. Consider a gift card or class pass series through The Shop Yoga Studio, Park City Yoga Adventures, Eventful Yoga or Tadasana Yoga. Stretch Lab, Upgrade Labs and HOTWORX Park City are other alternatives that don’t focus on yoga.
If your recipient would prefer a hands-on experience, consider sending them for a facial or massage. Both Park City Mountain and Deer Valley Resorts have world-class spas. Other businesses to consider include Align Spa, Now and Zen Massage, Aura Vida Health and Wellness, Massage Express and Peak Medical.
For more unique experiences, check out Pure Sweat Float Studio, Fika Infusion + Wellness, Prime IV and PLUNJ Park City.
The Luxe Local
Park City is known for its luxury, and the holiday season is the perfect time to splurge on that someone special.
There’s no shortage of high-end shopping on Main Street. Consider popping into Pine, Gorsuch, The Beau Collective, We Norwegians, JW Bennett, GAIA on Main, Hyde Luxury Apparel, Kemo Sabe or Sitka Fur Gallery. Specifically looking for some bling? Check out Baranof Jewelers, Woodbury Jewelers or Park City Jewelers.
or art, visit one of the many galleries on Main Street, including: Meyer Gallery, Gallery MAR, Park City Fine Arts, Relevant Galleries and Lik Fine Art.
The Handmade Heart
Gifts made by hand are usually unique and made with lots of love and care over time. It’s also a small way to support a local business or artist.
Handmade gifts abound at shops like Create PC, Made in Park City, fulFILLed Lifestyle Co, Blue Sky Nomads, Tortured Heart Studio and Wasatch Gift. If you want to be the one using your hands, visit Paint Fusion or Let’s Carve Stone.
For even more of a good cause, items and gift boxes purchased from the nonprofit Maker Union support their team of young adults with disabilities, who are employed to create, craft and package each item.
