We are stoked to share our favorite ideas for the skier or rider on your shopping list. We’ve included gifts priced as low as $21 along with our favorite ways to get ready for the season, top picks for essential gear, best ideas to stay warm, new ways to track your stats, upgrade your tech, and tools to recover.
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Get Stoked
100 Slopes of a Lifetime: The Worlds Ultimate Ski and Snowboard Destinations. Amp up the stoke and find breathtaking ski runs to inspire you. 100 Slopes of a Lifetime The World's Ultimate Ski and Snowboard Destinations follows 100 snow experiences for all levels. Complete with stunning National Geographic photography and practical travel advice, it's easy to be inspired. From classics in Colorado, to further afield in Hokkaido, Japan and wilds in Alaska. The forward is written by Olympic alpine skier, Lindsay Vonn.
Lego Ski City. Who does't love to get into the spirit of skiing by building your own lego ski resort? Lego now makes several ski scenes including a Lego City Ski and Climbing Center, a Friends Holiday Ski Shop and Cafe, and a Lego City Snow Groomer. Fun building for the whole family.
Hot Hands. For the really cold days, Hot Hands are our go to. Buy them in bulk now to avoid paying many multiples when you need them on the slopes. Pro tip - make sure to put them in before you start the day, for the best and warmest experience.
Weather The Storm
OpenSnow is an invaluable resource for anyone planning a ski trip or a day in the mountains. With extensive daily forecasts for different regions, real-time snow reporting, and a user friendly app, OpenSnow is our favorite planning tool. The All-Access app is $29.99/year, and provides full daily snow forecasts, 10-day forecasts, 5-day hourly forecasts, and a treasure trove of other info and features to help you chase the pow.
Protecting Your Extremities
Goggles. For the wildest field of view and sharpest optics, the Smith MAG + ChromaPop are hard to beat. The MAG lens change system uses magnets for the easiest way to swap lenses. Lenses and bands come in a variety of fun colors.
Helmet. For the ultimate combination of style, fit and function we recommend the Vantage Helmet, easily combinable with any of the MAG goggles. The Vantage is specially engineered for ladies too with a great color selection.
Performance Balaclavas. The Turtlefur Maxclava fits well, stays in place, and offers UPF 50+ protection. For the coldest times, try the Quattroclava, complete with a storm flap. Also available in youth sizes with fun and colorful patterns.
For more on balaclavas check out our new feature: What is a Balaclava: Ski Masks 101.
