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2024 Ridwell Gift Guide

2024 Ridwell gift guide

Welcome to our latest sustainable gift guide, featuring unique finds that keep waste out of landfills.

For the adventurer

Apres Ski

Jewelry, tie clips, money clips, coasters and more made from upcycled skis

Ridwell: The Ski Earrings

The Ski Earrings

Created from your retired skis

Millions of skis are disposed of every year and they’re virtually impossible to recycle.

25 Best Gifts for Skiers & Snowboarders

Gifts for skiers

Skiing and snowboarding aren’t just sports. They’re a way of life. So if you’re looking to show the powderhound in your life just how much you care, we’re here to help with a carefully curated selection of gifts for skiers and snowboarders – including the gift of stress-free travel, thanks to Ship Skis.

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2023 Sustainable Gift Guide

2023 sustainable gift guide

It’s that time of year when gifting drifts to the top of our minds—and it’s more important than ever to be thoughtful about what you give.

Did you know that many, many returned gifts end up in landfills? According to a 2022 report from retail returns platform Optoro, 9.5 billion pounds of returned items are sent to landfills every year. 

 

Denver 7 News: Trio of Colorado Companies Partner to Upcycle Skis, Snowboards

 
Ridwell held a ski collection drive, then donated some to businesses that upcycle them into unique pieces of jewelry and furniture.

 

Gift Ideas: Handmade Jewelry, Belt Buckles, Coasters + More Made from Recycled Skis

Gift Ideas: Handmade Jewelry, Belt Buckles, Coasters + More Made from Recycled Skis

Heather Mullins is a Denver-based artists who makes some of the most unique products I’ve ever seen-really! Her entire collection, Après Ski Jewel...
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Best Gifts Under $50 For Skiers of 2021

Best Gifts Under $50 For Skiers of 2021

Buying gifts for skiers does not have to leave you eating Saltines for lunch. Keep everyone on your list happy, including yourself, with these gif...
Meet Heather Mullins of Après Ski Jewelry in City Park

Meet Heather Mullins of Après Ski Jewelry in City Park

Today we’d like to introduce you to Heather Mullins. Thanks for sharing your story with us Heather. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can...
Après Ski Jewelry: Skis transformed into jewelry

Après Ski Jewelry: Skis transformed into jewelry

Heather Mullins at Après Ski Jewelry transforms old skis into fun, colorful earrings, necklaces and coasters. When we found out about Heather, we knew we had to transform an old pair of Wagner Skis into custom accessories. Check out this video footage of the transformation process and read our interview with Heather at wagnerskis.com.
2020 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts Under $50

2020 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts Under $50

Working on a tight budget? We found stocking stuffers that are more than just knickknacks. You know the saying: It's not the gift but the thought that counts. So think "skiing" when it comes to gifts this holiday season, and you're sure to delight the skiers on your list. Slope-inspired gifts come in all shapes, sizes, and price ranges, so our editors handpicked items to please every type of skier. Here are our picks for stocking stuffers that are more than just knickknacks.
Gift Guide 2019: How to Use Colors to Impress Your Loved Ones This Year

Gift Guide 2019: How to Use Colors to Impress Your Loved Ones This Year

Let color show you the way this holiday season.

The right color can sway your mood, change a room, and even transform a gift from “Thanks” to “Wow, I love it!” So as we put together our annual lineup of Colorado-made presents...

Made in Colorado: Dolls, Decadent Desserts & More

Made in Colorado: Dolls, Decadent Desserts & More

While studying at the Art Institute of Chicago, Heather Mullins started repurposing materials into furniture about five years ago. She came across a pair of skis and made a table, but realized they were an even better material for earrings. “The scraps from the skis were the prettiest scraps I’d seen,” Mullins says. “The insides were really interesting.”