Zen and the Art of Camping
If your camping enthusiast obsessively shaves every ounce off his pack, gift him or her Fozzils ($19.95), an origami serving set that combines Zen-style solace with picnic pleasure. The set includes a dish, cutting board/funnel, spoon, strainer and peace of mind, and is available at Sangre de Cristo Mountain Works (328 S. Guadalupe St., 984-8221).
Wave of the Future!
Nothing says hot like a fanny pack, and nothing says efficiency like a fanny pack that has replaced cumbersome zippers with state-of-the-art magnetic seals. The Reel Life (500 Montezuma Ave., in Sanbusco Market Center, 995-8114) has the new William and Joseph Surge Mag Series Fanny Pack ($99.99). It allows the winter fisherman's chilled, stiff fingers to singlehandedly access his (or her) kit and kaboodle.
Simple and Cool
Flylow Ail-Purpose Gloves ($25) are waterproof, supple and durable. Made of abrasion-resistant pigskin and manufactured independently in the Western Hemisphere (Denver, that is), Flylow's back-to-basics work-style gloves are the ultimate all-purpose mitts for backcountry, the resort or just getting the ice off your windshield. Pick them up at Santa Fe Mountain Sports' new location (1221 Flagman Way, 988-3337).
Get Em Hooked
The Watcher Master River Landing Net ($99.99) is made in the USA, gorgeously handcrafted and surprisingly practical. The ultra-light-weight net's no-snag PVC-molded bag keeps hooks in the fish and not in the trash because of another ruined net. Find one for the fisherperson in your life at High Desert Angler (453 Cerrillos Road, 988-7688).
Snugly Being the Operative Word
Your comfort is Alpine Sports' (121-B Sandoval St., 983-5155) concern. Colorful, casual and comfy, the Marmot Flair Fleece Jacket ($90) comes in black, turquoise or plum and is the perfect companion for lining a winter coat. It's much softer than most fleeces and fits snugly, so it also looks better.
Take Myofascial-licious
Winter runners are in too much of a hurry to always properly care for those hard-working muscles and aching bones. Nevertheless, sprint into The Running Hub (527-B W. Cordova Road, 820-2523) to give the runner in your life the pleasure of the Pro-Tec Foam Roller ($25). The high-density massager improves flexibility and eases upper and lower back tension.
Myofascial-licious
Winter runners are in too much of a hurry to always properly care for those hard-working muscles and aching bones. Nevertheless, sprint into The Running Hub (527-B W. Cordova Road, 820-2523) to give the runner in your life the pleasure of the Pro-Tec Foam Roller ($25). The high-density massager improves flexibility and eases upper and lower back tension.
Myofascial-licious
Winter runners are in too much of a hurry to always properly care for those hard-working muscles and aching bones. Nevertheless, sprint into The Running Hub (527-B W. Cordova Road, 820-2523) to give the runner in your life the pleasure of the Pro-Tec Foam Roller ($25). The high-density massager improves flexibility and eases upper and lower back tension.
Myofascial-licious
Winter runners are in too much of a hurry to always properly care for those hard-working muscles and aching bones. Nevertheless, sprint into The Running Hub (527-B W. Cordova Road, 820-2523) to give the runner in your life the pleasure of the Pro-Tec Foam Roller ($25). The high-density massager improves flexibility and eases upper and lower back tension.
the Pen!
The Fisher Trekker Space Pen ($30) is good no matter the situation you throw its way. If this pen is good enough for outer space, it's perfect for the winter sportsman. Santa Fe Pens (500 Montezuma Ave., in Sanbusco Market Center, 989-4742) carries the pen as well as the pressurized refi liable ink cartridges. The pen clips conveniently to lanyards, belt loops or gloves and even writes reliably upside down.
Say No To Ninja Cyclists
Jf you know cyclists who ride in low visibility, late at night or during blizzards, keep their wheels parallel and underneath them with Black Burn's Flea Rear Light ($29.99) at rob and Charlie's (1632 St. Michael's Drive, 471-9119). This ultra-light and ultra-bright clip-on flasher comes with a long-lasting rechargeable battery and is solar charger compatible.
Harlot Hour
Bike N Sport's (524-C W. Cordova Road, 820-0809) The Roxanne ($80) is local Santa Fe company Harlot Clothing's simple, chic and warm winter sport top. There's no embarrassing neon Lycra for the modern lady cyclist; it's all about strength, durability and practicality. The 'dri-wool microblend' eliminates odor and reduces moisture - two side effects of biking that are even worse than Lycra.
Don't Worry. Ride Happy
Santa Fe's newest bike shop, The Broken Spoke (1403 Second St., 992-3102), can assuage all kinds of worry with the Xtreme Sports IO ($10) and the IT Clip ($4). The ID bracelet gives EMTs access to emergency contact info and life-saving medical records for a $5 annual subscription. The IT Clip keeps Mamma E happy, as it allows her children to recycle goat-head-ruined tubes and convert them into practical and earth-friendly bungee cords.
Myofascial-licious
Winter runners are in too much of a hurry to always properly care for those hard-working muscles and aching bones. Nevertheless, sprint into The Running Hub (527-B W. Cordova Road, 820-2523) to give the runner in your life the pleasure of the Pro-Tec Foam Roller ($25). The high-density massager improves flexibility and eases upper and lower back tension.
