Struggling to find a gift for that one person? Consider giving experiences that last longer than a sweater. This year, give the gift of Colorado. With 9 ideas for Colorado experiences, you can make their holiday season—or even their whole year—memorable.

• Go Dog Sledding (Brekenridge, Colorado) - Explore the Breckenridge backcountry alongside a team of Siberian huskies. Join Good Times Adventures for a 6-mile tour through Swan River Valley, where you'll take turns mushing the dogs, riding in the sled, and enjoying a snowmobile sled at the front (great for photo ops). Arrive early for some quality dog cuddles. Prices start at $180 per person.

• Learn How To Fly Fish (Colorado Springs, Colorado) - At Angler's Covey, there's a class for every skill level. Begin with a $10 Fly Fishing 101 introductory session or opt for intermediate or advanced streamside instruction ranging from $30 to $90. Private lessons are also an option. 

• Snowshoe Or Ski To Dinner (Leadville, Colorado) - Equip Nordic skis or snowshoes, switch on your headlamp, and traverse the 1-mile wooded trail to reach a delightful gourmet dinner within a snug off-the-grid yurt at the Tennessee Pass Nordic Center, Cookhouse & Sleep Yurts near Ski Cooper in Leadville. The dinner experience is priced at $125 per person, covering skis or snowshoes and a headlamp.

• Rock Climb For An Afternoon (Colorado Springs, Colorado) - Visit a climbing gym for both fitness and enjoyment. Whether it's the central CityRock or the bouldering hub Pure Bouldering on the Westside, explore options like day passes, multi-session punch cards with gear rental, or membership packages. Discover various classes offered at each gym. Meanwhile, on the north side, Gripstone Climbing and Fitness boasts a 21,000-square-foot facility featuring a remarkable 50-foot Olympic speed climbing wall. 

• Indoor Ski Or Snowboard Lessons (Colorado Springs, Colorado) - Are skiing or snowboarding skills still on your to-do list? Looking to enhance your abilities? Ski lessons offer a confidence boost, especially when you begin indoors. At Lemon Lodge, experience an Olympic-level indoor ski and snowboard simulator to fast-track your shredding skills. Plus, enjoy drinks and food throughout the day. When you're geared up for the actual slopes, lessons can work wonders.

• Experience Ice Fishing (Gunnison, Colorado) - Embark on a guided ice fishing adventure courtesy of IceFish Colorado, where you could reel in a trophy northern pike or kokanee salmon from 11 Mile Reservoir or Blue Mesa Reservoir. Half or full-day excursions for groups of up to five people are priced between $300 and $600.

• Skip The Lift And Go Heli-Skiing (Silverton, Colorado) - In Colorado, several options await to fulfill your dream of epic heli-skiing. At Silverton Mountain, experience single runswith or without a guide ($184), opt for six-run tickets ($1,290), or indulge in a completely private heli-ski day (starting at $12,990) within its lift-accessible backcountry. Visit silvertonmountain.com for more details.

• Snowmobile The Continental Divide (Leadville, Colorado) - Select from a variety of tours, ranging from family-friendly to high-performance, offered outside of Leadville by White Mountain Snowmobile Tours. They even provide options to combine a zip line course at 11,200 feet, featuring side-by-side zips and breathtaking views of 14ers. Tours vary from snowmobile-only experiences to adventure combos, priced around $200 to $600.

• Zip Line Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs, Colorado) - Seeking the sensation of flight? Zip lining provides that feeling while securely harnessed to suspended steel cables. Experience the thrill with the Broadmoor Soaring Adventure, soaring above the breathtaking Seven Falls and South Cheyenne Canyon. Alternatively, at Adventure Out West, clip in and zip a hundred feet above the cliffs and canyons around Manitou Springs. Try upside-down Superman-style rides or craft your own adrenaline-inducing pose. Their hour-long Colo-rad Tour is priced at $109 per person.

Colorado is a seemingly perfect place to gift someone a memorable experience for Christmas. If you have any questions about Colorado Springs or would like to spend your 2023 holiday in a new home, please contact one of our real estate agents today!