Buying a Christmas gift needn't be an arduous task, especially if the person you're buying an Xmas present for has a keen interest in skiing or snowboarding. Potential Christmas gift ideas for skiers include a vast range of accessories and different bits of kit, from resort boots to warm and stylish headgear to goggles and even a good 'ole pair of ski socks.
We’ve grouped some suggestions into handy sections to help you out even more too:
- Columbia CSC II Fleece Neck Gaiter £25
- Carv (for the skier who has everything) £79
- Boot Bananas Winter Sports Moisture Absorbers £15/30
- The North Face Black Box Beanie £30
- Columbia Women's Slopeside Peak Waterproof Snow Boot £115
- Anker Soundcore Motion 300 £75
- Columbia Infinity Trail Balaclava £25
- Anker Soundcore Sport X10 Headphones £63
- Oakley O-Frame 2.0 Pro Goggles £50
- Quiksilver Mission Kids' Mittens £40
- Jack Wolfskin Gleely Ins Hooded Vest K £65
Best Christmas Gift Ideas for Skiers 2024: Gifts for Men and Women
Columbia CSC II Fleece Neck Gaiter £25 
Whether skier, snowboarder or merely outside in the cold, the CSC II Fleece neck gaiter is your ticket to warmth and no little style. Lined with thermal-reflective Omni-Heat technology and with a Sherpa pile shell, it’s lightweight and available in four styles, two plan and two funkier.
Buy Columbia CSC II Fleece Neck Gaiter: £25 at Columbia.co.uk
Jack Wolfskin Kole 0.35 Insulated Flask £25
Small but perfectly formed, the JW Kole looks the part, and this highly portable small insulated bottle keeps drinks warm for up to 12 hours and cool for up to 24 hours to boot. Ideal for hot drinks on the slopes, and with a leak-proof stopper, this will come in handy everywhere from telepherique to train.
Buy Jack Wolfskin Kole 0.35 Insulated Flask: £25 from JackWolfskin.co.uk
Carv (for the skier who has everything) £79
A wearable that promises to improve your technique, Carv is an insole that slips under your boot liner that collects data from 36 pressure sensors and analyses your strengths and weaknesses on each run. A companion app then gives you tailored tips on the way back up, so you can improve in real-time.
Get Carv from £79
Boot Bananas Winter Sports Moisture Absorbers £15/30
Boot bananas might be something of a double-edged gift, but their value is immense for those with slightly pongy feet (and their chalet partners). Simply bung them into a well-used ski boot or gloves, and they’ll work their magic, absorbing water and odour. Also available in a cheaper, non-winter version (£15 below).
Buy Boot Bananas Winter Sports Moisture Absorbers: £30 at EllisBrigham.com
Buy Boot Bananas Shoe Deodorisers: £15 at EllisBrigham.com
The North Face Black Box Beanie £30
A classic beanie hat made from 100% recycled polyester with a TNF Black Box logo, this is a simple yet versatile gift that’ll suit almost anyone. Available in five colourways it’s simple, yet will be appreciated for years to come.
Buy The North Face Black Box Beanie: £30 at EllisBrigham.com
Columbia Women's Slopeside Peak
Waterproof Snow Boot £115
A proper winter boot that’ll see you right in resort, town, city break or countryside, the Slopeside packs in the insulation to keep winter firmly at bay. With heat-reflective Omni-Heat Infinity liner, waterproof embossed textile, suede panels, lacing and faux-fur it’s apres-ski ready without fuss, and the grippy outsole will stand you in good stead anywhere.
Buy Columbia Women's Slopeside Peak Waterproof Snow Boot: £115 at Columbia.co.uk
Anker Soundcore Motion 300 £75
A travel speaker has to be lightweight, portable but deliver quality sound, a combination that this 30W stereo unit achieves with ease. The combination of Auto-adjust EQ and SmartTune (which adjusts the EQ depending on the unit’s orientation), along with a customisable 9-Band Pro EQ gives total control over your tunes when you want it, and effortless quality when you just want to kick back. There’s the 13-hour playback time too, as well as an IPX7 waterproof rating so a little melting spindrift won’t spoil the entertainment.
Buy Anker Soundcore Motion 300: £75 on Amazon.co.uk
Columbia Infinity Trail Balaclava £25
For the skier that has everything, this is one they almost definitely won’t have. Essentially a techno-take on the standard balaclava, this is lined with reflective Omni-Heat Infinity making it the ultimate in bling headwear, as well as being enormously warm for the weight.
Buy Columbia Infinity Trail Balaclava: £25 at Columbia.co.uk
Anker Soundcore Sport X10 Headphones £63
A good set of headphones is a modern necessity, whether you’re travelling, training or on the slopes, a go-anywhere, do anything setup like the Soundcore Sport X10 is a winner. The ear hooks keep them secure even in more energetic moments, and the IPX7-rating fends off damp across the board. A substantial 32 Hours playtime and top-quality microphones give you excellent call clarity too.
Buy Anker Soundcore Sport X10 Headphones: £63 at Amazon.co.uk
Best Christmas Gift Ideas for Skiers 2024: Gifts for Kids
Oakley O-Frame 2.0 Pro Goggles £50
The Oakley O-Frame 2.0 S is designed for the most discerning of youths who want and need a top-end snowboard goggle. Incorporating high-end optics from the adult goggles, such as the statement Plutonite lens, anti-fog coating and a tint designed to increase depth perception and contrast on the mountain, these are top-notch eyewear for top-tier adventures.
Buy Oakley O-Frame 2.0 Pro: £49.99 at snowboardasylum.com
Quiksilver Mission Kids' Mittens £40
Kids are particularly susceptible to the cold, and also very susceptible to losing their gloves and mittens, so a spare pair (or new pair) is a no-brainer. These Quiksilver mitts are fully-featured, as well as properly warm, making them a perfect gift for the younger boarder or skier. With WarmFlight insulation, a waterproof faux leather palm and elasticated leash, as well as being touch screen compatible, there’s little to complain about here.
Buy Quiksilver Mission Kids' Mittens: £39.99 at snowboardasylum.com
Jack Wolfskin Gleely Ins Hooded Vest K £65
This kids gilet not only looks cute, but also keeps the core temperature up without restricting the arms, two things that are essential when playing in the cold. The insulation is recycled, and the water-repellent and windproof face fabric is both practical and attractive. There’s also a hood to really boost the warmth on colder days.
Buy Jack Wolfskin Gleely Ins Hooded Vest K: £65 from JackWolfskin.co.uk
