Have you been hounding the skier or rider in your life for weeks for items they would like for the holidays, to no avail? For the folks under the gun for last-minute holiday gifts (and with little help from the skier you’re gifting), look no further! We’ve scoured our inventory for the best buys and gifts for skiers in your life (including yourself). We’ve rounded up everything from blockbuster gifts like bindings to stocking stuffers. These are certified “skier approved” by our staff, so you can’t go wrong with any of these gifts.
Great Ski + Board Buys
Atomic Bent 100
Designed to be a more digestible daily version of the famous Bent Chetler 120, the Bent 100 is your ticket to playing everywhere on the mountain. Soft, rockered tips with HRZN Tech add easy and quick turning, while a solid backbone and directional shape keep you locked in on groomers. If you like pop, energy, and a playful ride that can be versatile when needed, this is a great buy. It’s been one of the most popular skis over the last few seasons, and a redesign for 2025 has previous versions discounted. $399-$499
Black Crows Captis Birdie
It’s not often a ski can be offered to both progressing intermediates buying their first ski, to experts that know they like a playful ski. That’s the Captis Birdie in a nutshell. The Captis Birdie is a women’s all-mountain ski that doesn’t compromise on personality. Perfectly balanced and playful, it’ll have you dancing through bumps and trees, and ripping groomers with equal stoke. Lightweight enough to not wear you out, but sturdy enough to handle whatever the mountain throws your way. $469
Salmon Kickback Snowboard
Looking for a snowboard that’s fun, forgiving, and won’t break the bank? The Salomon Kickback is a great way to get into the sport, or an addition to the quiver if you’re looking for a softer board for days that you want just want to mess around. This board is perfect for riders who want to have a blast without feeling intimidated by a super-stiff, technical ride. Whether you’re hitting small jumps, playing around on rails, or just cruising the mountain, the Kickback has your back. — $399
Gifts Under $200
Union Flite Pro Snowboard Bindings
The Union Flite Pro bindings are a classic, easy to use snowboard binding that’s responsive and durable. It’ll keep you locked in, and handles being tossed in truck beds and backseat. Union focuses on one thing: building rock solid snowboard bindings. So you can make a bet that they’re good at what they do. This is the perfect entry-level snowboard binding, or ideal for someone who likes something on the softer side. —$179
Look NX 11 Ski Binding
The Look NX 11 is a perfect pair for the recreational skier. The lower DIN range and easy step in heel make it an easy choice for lightweight riders who want a no fuss binding. With so many expensive other binding options, the Look NX 11 is a welcome reprieve for someone who needs something functional, easy to use, and no drama. —$159
Powder7 Ridge Roamer Pole
For the skier who loves do it all, the Ridge Roamer pole will be a welcome treat. A fully adjustable pole with an extended foam grip, the Ridge Roamer is perfect for someone who finds themselves hiking while skiing. Equally handy in the resort and in the backcountry, if you make your way up hike-to-terrain inbounds, you’ll appreciate the ability to adjust length for walking uphills. The extended foam grip is perfect for on the fly adjustments to your grip, like if the slope is much steeper on one side than the other. — $119
Smith Squad Goggles
The Smith Squad goggles offer a wide lens and cool style. This cylindrical shape helps increase your field of vision with sleek style. The real kicker? It comes with two lenses for different conditions. This is one of the highest-performing goggles you can get at the price with two lenses. Goggles are one of the things skiers hate spending loads of money on, so save the skier in your life some stress. — $125
Cotopaxi Teca Fleece Pullover
The Cotopaxi Teca Fleece Pullover doubles down as a cozy fleece (with pockets!) and an ethically made product. Great as a stand-alone jacket or midlayer, each Teca Fleece is made from best-in-class, recycled fleece and DWR-treated, polyester taffeta left over from other companies’ production runs. This keeps perfectly good materials out of the landfill, instead putting them in the hands of thoughtful adventurers like you. Thoughtful features like hand pockets and snap buttons at the chest are cozy when the temps go down. Wear it as a midlayer skiing on cold days, or around the campfire on summer camping trips. — $67 / $110
Oakley’s Line Miners are like HD vision for your ski day. Prizm™ lens tech turns the mountain into a crisp, color-popping wonderland. The frameless design gives you a view so wide, you’ll feel like you’ve got eagle eyes. Triple-layer face foam keeps you fog-free and comfy while looking seriously cool. These aren’t just goggles – they’re your window to winter paradise. — $124
Powder7 Skicationer Roller Ski Bag
Shameless plug here, but this is one of the best deals around right now. Our new Skicationer roller ski bag packs a punch for the price. Made with great durable fabrics that hold up to the rigors of travel, I took this thing to New Zealand and tossed it around in my van for weeks. Buying high-quality ski luggage is not a thing we look forward to spending extra money on. To find one at a killer price is a steal, or makes for a great gift for your loved one. — $119
Gifts Under $60
Arcade Belt A2
Belts are underrated. If bibs feel too constricting but pants don’t feel quite as snug, enter Arcade Belts. Turns out, these work just as well for anyone looking for a comfortable belt. The stretchy material moves with you during constant bending or any activity. Perfect for folks on the go, or if you hate seeing what belt hole you’re on this month. — $34
Powder7 Spring Fling Button Up
If you look forward to party laps in the spring, the Powder7 Spring Fling Shirt will do you right. It transitions from the slushy spring bumps of A-Basin to the singletrack of the Front Range as easily as you transition from winter hibernation to summer exploration. Wear it to barbeques, graduation parties, heck, maybe even a summer wedding. It’s a shirt that does it all, and says “I’m a skier” at the same time. — $55
BlackStrap Camber Hood
The Black Strap Camber Hood is a great gift for skiers and riders who 1) run on the colder side or 2) like to look steezy. The Camber Hood is designed to go over helmets and provide coverage over your face. This gives you perfect coverage for cold conditions by completely covering your neck. It’s stretchy in all directions, and breathable so you can have this pulled all the way up without feeling like you’re suffocating. — $49
Stocking Stuffers
Grangers Down Wash
It’s not the most glamorous gift of all time, but it’s certainly something that will be appreciated by the skier in your life. Down jackets tend to need a little extra care. The Grangers Down Wash is a gentle cleanser that will clean your down jackets and keep them smelling clean and fresh, without damaging the down. Our down jackets get a lot of wear throughout the winter, it’s important to take care of them (and will make your ski crew much happier to hang out with you). — $15
Sun Bum Mineral SPF 50 Face Sunscreen
Sunscreen is essential. Everyone from skin care experts to dermatologists will tell you that the sun is more powerful in the mountains. Especially when reflecting off all that white stuff. Sunscreen can be annoying to carry with you, so reapplication is a chore. With the Sun Bum sunscreen stick, you can easily stash this in a jacket pocket for easy reapplication throughout the day. The mineral based ingredients are non-toxic, bonus! — $13
Voile Strap
We use them to strap our skis together, we use them to keep our broken poles together. You can strap your skins to them when the glue is performing sub-par. You can use them for last-minute repairs on the bike, or furniture at the house. Either way, they’re particularly handy. By far the favorite at our giveaways during events, the Voile Strap is the underrated gift that will earn you the “best gift giver” title.
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Why hem and haw over the color options or right size, when your skier can choose? Let the skier in your life pick the gear best for them with a gift certificate from Powder7. We’ll send the email recipient a special code to discount that amount off their own order. Give the gift of cold hard cash.
