Skiing is just better with equipment that’s dialed for comfort and performance. That makes holiday shopping for them both easier (you can eliminate looking for the right mountain-themed jigsaw puzzle) and more difficult (you had better be up to speed about what’s hot on the slopes). Thankfully, this guide will help you stick the proverbial landing.
All of the gifts here from REI are guaranteed to delight the skiers on your list, and they run the gamut from first-chair essentials to après accessories. A surefire way to a skier’s heart? Whether on the way to the hill or hanging out after, this puffy is about as cozy as they come.
Wide baffles stuffed with 650-fill-power down ensure maximum warmth, and the jacket’s flattering lines give it a modern, appealing aesthetic. Two zippered hand pockets and two interior drop-in pockets hold a small pack’s worth of essentials. Bonus: The shell fabric is windproof and water-resistant, and the shell is made with 100-percent recycled nylon.
For skiers who go bell to bell, all-day comfort starts with the right base layers. The Classic Thermal Merino Crew top is the perfect piece to build on, thanks to 100-percent merino wool fabric. The material provides unbeatable thermoregulation, keeping you warm while wicking away sweat, and it feels sumptuously soft against the skin.
It’s also stretchy for easy mobility and naturally resists odors; this is a top that skiers will want to wear long after their boots have come off. Skiing in all conditions? Poor visibility when conditions aren’t perfect?
Thankfully, premium goggles are more accessible than ever, and goodr is leading the way. The Peak G features a full suite of must-have features, with a fast, simple magnetic lens-swap system, a cylindrical lens that offers a wide field of view, and anti-fog vents. Your favorite skier can even change the strap to match their steezy outfit, and the Peak G comes with a regular lens and a low-light lens, making it easier to adapt to shifting conditions.
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