This is the friend that drags you out for the annual Turkey Trot or starts the text thread that eventually gets the touch football game together. Sure, you might grumble at first about the cold or early start time, but after the fact you’re always grateful they got you up and out.

Admit it – you’ve totally held a pose while talking to a pal because this friend’s camera is pointed at you. They’re the one snapping candids constantly and they have knack for capturing exactly why you love spending time with all these crazy folks in the first place. After the holidays, their albums are the ones you come back to when you need a smile.

Whether it’s beaming in from Bluetooth, plugged into a speaker, or their smartphone sitting in a glass, this friend has got the tunes covered for any hangout. They seem to have an endless supply of playlists that they “just threw together” and they always introduce you to at least one or two new bands every time you see them (making you 2x cooler when you introduce that band to someone else).

You ready for some prolonged eye contact? Sure, chatting about the weather can cut it for some, but this friend is ready for a long talk. You start with pleasantries at a party but before you know it, this epic check-in has taken two hours and you’re talking about who you want to be and what makes you really happy. Not sure how that happened… but you’re kind of glad it did.

At this point, you mostly keep in touch by liking and commenting on their insane Instagram (do they actually live on a plane?). The holidays are the one time of the year you get to catch up in person and swap stories – and sure, their life looks pretty fabulous, but they admit that being home feels damn good.

This friend hosts the holiday dinner party that you eagerly check your inbox for every year, waiting for the invite; they know how to make an incredible meal, but more importantly, they know how to have fun while doing it. If you’re lucky, you’ll be graced with sous chef status, but sipping mulled wine nearby is a job, too – right?

We’d be remiss to not have this person on the list. They inspire the group hike that maaaay or may not be done by sundown and somehow have already spent a fully day skiing by the time you meet up for an afternoon beer. Their happiest outside and that enthusiasm spreads to how you spend time together. Thank’em for the fresh air in your lungs.

Surprise, it’s a wrap-up! Every shop in this guide is fair game for the Outdoor Adorer and will be sure to have something perfect for adventures outside.