Consider the old “Always Buy Colorado” motto when shopping for holiday gifts. From decadent chocolate and indulgent self-care boxes to sturdy backpacks and tough mittens, find something for everyone that’s made in the Centennial State.

DAR Chocolate Art Bars

Discover artisan chocolate: Enjoy the true flavor of cacao in these gourmet, good-for-you chocolates wrapped with artwork by local and international artists. Build your art collection while enjoying exquisite bean-to-bar creations. Explore the range of choices, and register to win a Golden Ticket for a FREE museum-grade print from the collection! “Fall in love with art through artisan chocolate.”

At website, use coupon code CHOCOTHIRST & get 5 for $36.

TOPO Designs Rover Pack Classic

This backpack works for either hiking in the woods or commuting in the city. Made with recycled nylon, the Rover Pack is the flagship product from TOPO Designs, and its popularity is well deserved. Like all TOPO Designs products, durability and sustainability are guaranteed and the color options are wide-ranging.

Liberty Puzzles

A challenging jigsaw puzzle is an inclusive and rewarding activity to take on after opening gifts. Liberty Puzzles was founded in Boulder and creates high-end puzzles that are works of art. The 468-piece Forever Buffs puzzle was designed by University of Colorado alum Brad Gorman and is the perfect gift for those who attended CU.

Oakwell Beer Spa Taster Beer Therapy Gift Box

When people envision a spa day, chances are they don’t think of combining beer with it. Denver-based Oakwell Beer Spa is not a typical spa, but for beer lovers it may be the only one worth visiting. The Taster Beer Therapy Gift Box contains the spa’s best-selling beer infused products in
2 ounce travel sizes so the recipient can try them all. With shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion and a hair mask, the recipient will experience the wonders beer can do (outside of a cold pint).

Never Summer X CG Habitats Workman’s Mittens

The Workman’s Mitten, made by Denver-based Never Summer Industries, is suitable for long days on the slope and a luxury when it comes to scraping that frosted windshield on a sub-freezing morning. The goose down insulation and a genuine leather palm ensure warmth in the coldest of temperatures. The mittens are offered in two colors: Sahara or pink.

Zuke’s Mini Natural Pet Treats

Pets also like to open gifts on Christmas (or before). Dogs may sniff right through the wrapping paper and rip into Zuke’s treats. Founded in Durango in 1995, Zuke’s has offered pets the healthy and natural treats they deserve for more than 20 years. There are multiple flavors.

The Wrangler from Meier Skis

These battle-tested boards are ready to rock in all Colorado terrain. Handmade in Denver at the Meier Craft Skiery, the Wrangler was wildly popular at Mary Jane, where bump skiers loved the responsiveness. “It has great float in powder and playfulness and ease in early and late season slush alike,” Meier reports. It’s about time to test these skis as the winter months settle in.