Featured Image: Iz La Motte | Skier: Megan McJames
Mother's Day is literally just around the corner—this Sunday, May 10. If this is the first time you've even thought about getting your mom a gift this year, don't panic! We have you covered. From woman-owned sunscreen and skincare brands developed specifically for the outdoors, to comfy footwear and cozy blankets, this list is curated for the moms who have never stopped playing outside. Whether she's your main ski partner or just an occasional hiking buddy, there's no better time to thank your mom for all she has done and continues to do for you and your love of the outdoors. Grab a gift from this list or let it inspire an idea you know she'll love. Either way, make sure to include a card and, if you're able, a long, warm hug to go with it, too.
Xtra Tuff Women's Ankle Deck Boot
MSRP: $115
Whether your mom loves to play at sea or on land, every outdoor woman needs a comfortable and dependable rain boot. The Women's Ankle Deck Boot (ADB) from Xtra Tuff fills the gap for functional, fashionable and 100% waterproof footwear. Available in 15 different colorways, the ADB is a no-brainer for the moms who don't think twice about playing in the rain.
SKIDA Packable Sun Hat
MSRP: $55
Whether she's tending to her garden or gearing up for a big hike, keep mom covered with the new Packable Sun Hat from woman-owned SKIDA. She was the first to teach us about sun safety, so why not return the favor? Available in three colorways, the Packable Sun Hat provides all the coverage while also being incredibly cute.
Gordini Women's Grafton Sock
MSRP: $23.99
Your mom never let you run around with holes in your socks, so why would you ever let her do the same? Gordini's Grafton Sock is designed specifically for hitting the trail, made of sweat-wicking, blister-preventing merino wool and the brand's OrbitFit technology to ensure a secure, functional fit from the first wear to the hundredth. If your mom is more of an ankle-sock girly, Gordini's Spur Sock fits the bill.
Rumpl Fleece Puffy Blanket
MSRP: $139.95
We know and love Rumpl for the brand's cozy down blankets and mom is going to go crazy for the brand's new Fleece Puffy Blanket. Equipped with the same puffy down feathers we've come to expect from Rumpl, the new blanket adds an extra fleece lining that makes it that much cozier. Available in multiple colorways and sizes, this keeps your mom from catching a chill around the campfire again.
Wild Rye Freyah Bike Pant
MSRP: $219
If your mom loves to bike as much as she loves to ski, then she absolutely needs the Freyah Bike Pant from Wild Rye. A woman-owned brand that exclusively designs and sells outdoor gear for women, the Freyah Bike Pant is a hallmark item that fits and functions beautifully. Soft, stretchy and perfect for any summer mountain activity, the bike pant works just as well in the saddle as it does walking to the farmers market or setting out for a multi-day hike.
Spooge Dew Me Mineral Sunscreen
MSRP: $34
We know, the name of the product might seem weird to gift your mom but trust us when we say this is the best tinted sunscreen we have ever used. Another women-owned brand out of Reno, Nevada, Spooge is developed by co-owner and dermatologist, Whitney Hovenic, and every product in the Spooge line uses only the best skincare ingredients, like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. Packed with broad-spectrum SPF 30, the Dew Me mineral sunscreen protects from UVA and UVB rays while leaving a glowy finish for the no-makeup moms.
Fubuki Nozawa Clog
MSRP: $99
Every woman needs a dependable slip-on shoe for wearing around the house, the garden, or literally anywhere she damn well pleases. Enter the Fubuki Nozawa Clog. Known for their functional, albeit ridiculously sized, snow boots, Fubuki has taken the lightweight, waterproof material from its best-selling boots and cut it down to a modest clog. Equipped with a fleece lining, no socks are needed, but the brand does recommend sizing down to accommodate the fleece lining packing out with wear.
Molly Makes Pottery Snowmelt Spoon Rest
MSRP: $40
Maybe your mom is a bigger gearhead than you and already has everything she needs for hitting the trails this summer. If that's the case, handmade pottery might just be your next best choice. Molly Makes Pottery is a woman-owned business dedicated to making small-batch, handmade ceramic pieces based in Crested Butte, Colorado, and the Snowmelt Spoon Rest leaves a little touch of winter on the kitchen counter all year long.
Alpyn Beauty Melt Moisturizer
MSRP: $60
Outdoorsy women know they expose their skin to the harsh elements while recreating. It's important to use sunscreen but it's also important to let our skin heal after a big day outside. Alpyn Beauty is a women-owned brand based out of Jackson Hole, Wyoming and offers skincare products specifically for women who are always out in the sun, wind, rain and snow. The Melt Moisturizer is a daily moisturizing cream that melts into the skin with a dewy finish. Packed with natural ingredients that help the skin barrier repair and replenish, you might end up buying a bottle for your mom and yourself.
SMMT Serpa 12oz Tumbler
MSRP: $40
Never let mom go on another post-dinner dog walk empty-handed again with the 12-ounce Serpa Tumbler from SMMT. Whether she prefers a glass of vino, hot tea or a classic soda, the Serpa is made to make whatever she's drinking look sleek and discreet. The top of the Serpa is vacuum-sealed, so she can toss it in her to-go bag, and it magnetically attaches to the bottom of the tumbler, so she never loses it.
