Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. For those of you with an adventurous side, I’ve compiled a short field guide to dating in the outdoor scene.

The Cold-Smoke Snob

Where to find him: Knee-deep in powder somewhere out West, or in Ithaca, locked in his room pining over pictures of the Rockies and ski movies.

The date: Somewhere cheap with good dark beer (hint: sketchiest looking bar in town).

Pros: Probably has a season pass and can get you a discount on a lift ticket.

Cons: No (girl)friends on a powder day.

The Sport Climber

Where to find her: Rockin’ all the 5.13 routes at the Gunks.

The date: Lindseth/Noyes climbing walls, if you don’t mind being shown up by a girl.

Pros: The body.

Cons: The attitude.

My all-time outdoor Epic Wish List is complete and for all of you to read. Here, I include only expeditions real, live college kids have already experienced, showing that with a bit of dedication the average student can log some amazing outdoor adventures.

Epic 1: Ski Mountaineering: Denali

Skiing the highest peak in North America requires the most preparation. Schedule it as a grand finale to your undergrad experience because the amount of preparation that goes into summiting and then shredding all 20,320 feet of Mt. McKinley is intensive.What to bring: A team of trusted friends and some serious experience. Don’t try it if ... you thought “Denali” was a jacket by The North Face.

Epic 2: Ski/Snowboard: Being a Bum