The season of love is upon us once again. It's time to ignite that spark once again consider this your winter date ideas guide to give some new activities a try. Brutal winters like the one we are currently entrapped in make it difficult to come up with new activities/ideas to keep date night fresh. So today trust someone who has been single for so long they can barely remember the last date they went on, to give you some off beat date ideas for this valentines day, and beyond.
Outdoor Date Activities
If you are over the slopes and crowds but still want to spend time outdoors, then perhaps snowshoeing is the perfect outdoor date idea for you and your partner. Together you can hike up to Chickadee ridge. Take in the beautiful views as you traverse up to the chickadees winter playground. Bring some bird seeds/feed with you to attract the little guys right onto your hands. It makes for a great morning/afternoon hike with ample opportunities for some great couple photos.
If snowshoeing isn't a fast paced enough date idea for you and your partner, then the Truckee area has several local rinks perfect for ice skating. Hand in hand you and your partner can skate any time of day, for the perfect more high speed couple activity.
At Home Dinner Date
If you and your partner want a nice dinner without spending hundreds of dollars at a fancy steak place, then the always more affordable and honestly, more fun alternative is to make dinner together. For a dinner at home winter date ideas, you can start by using “Bites On Boards” By Annie Daulter, to create a perfectly curated charcuterie board. The book gives you a range of different types of boards to make, how to craft various shapes, and how to pair flavors together for the best-tasting experience imaginable. If charcuterie isn't your thing you can try “Big Dips” by James Bradford to learn how to make dips for all occasions. If you prefer more appetizers you can also try “Small Bites” by Eliza Cross for an array of options.
For a main course that would pair well, and can be used with a charcuterie board, you can try your hand at making cheese fondue. Fondue makes for a fun and unique cooking experience that can liven up any night. Any type of fondue pot makes it easy to achieve the right consistency for that melted cheese goodness. If fondue sounds like too much cheese or a mess, you could make fresh pasta with a pasta maker for a more authentic experience.
After an assortment of meats and more cheese than probably anyone should eat in a month, it's time to cap off the romantic dinner with a dessert. Local taffy companies provide perfectly sweet and salty taffy for both of you to enjoy. If you would rather have chocolate, you can simply wash out the fondue pot and prepare some chocolate fondue, or if you're over all the mess, a perfectly good chocolate bar can always satisfy anyone's sweet tooth.
Date Night In
If you don't want to rough it outside in the cold, or if you have just gotten back from a romantic dinner out, then it might be time for a relaxing evening. You can cuddle up by the fire with a Rumpl blanket while you and your loved one play some board games. I suggest trying your hand at national parks scrabble with themed cards for an extra level of challenge. For a more unique experience, you can try Plot Twist National Parks Edition. You’ll have to work together to unscramble the images to make one complete image(it's very similar to those square puzzles you could find as a kid). If you prefer a classic game a poker set is a good way to play something familiar in a fun and engaging way.
If board games are a regular occurrence for both of you, then give Rolife’s mini house DIY kits a try. Their beautifully intricate sets will have you and your partner making realistic-looking furniture from paper, fabric, and small pieces of wood. Any finished set is a great addition to your home, as well as a fun conversation piece.
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