It’s that time of year to figure out what to get that skier or rider in your life. Thanks to the dumpster fire that is the supply chain in 2021, it’s been tough to secure the perfect gift for yourself- I mean your loved ones. Don’t channel that 2020 level stress just yet - we have your back. 

TSM is loaded with new 2022 Gear and Goodies that will make even Santa jealous of your gift giving skills. 

 

Stocking Stuffers and Necessities for $100 and Under 

Forget toothpaste and chocolate oranges - these stocking stuffers are what pow dreams are made of. 

• Hot off the press - check out the Ski Monster Staff Sweatshirt. It’s cozy cool and will fill most of that stocking. 
• Covid or not, we still need to cover our face, our absolute favorite is the lady founded and owned company Skida with their fun and functional face gear. 
• Keep your (snow)pants on - Belts and Suspenders from Arcade are the stretchy solution. 

Check off the holiday shopping list with any of our favorite ski, ride, and après accessories. 

1. The Ski Monster Send It Tee $25

2. Chaos Vector Insulated Hood $29.99

3. Fera Apres Ski With Me Crewneck Long Sleeve $100.00

4. Flylow Topless Headband $20.00

5. Chaos Bedford Mittens $24.95

6. Gogglesoc - Available In Store Only $16.95

7. Dakine Goggle Stash $22.00

8. Giro Dylan Goggles  or Giro Semi Goggles $90.00

9. Flylow Ski Bum Women's Hoody $60.00

10.  Flylow Cream Soda "SKI" Hat $30.00 

11. Giro Ledge MIPS Helmet $100.00

12. Le Bent 260 Reversible Neck Gaiter $40.00

13. Picture Amik Beaver Beanie $35.00

14. Flylow Tough Guy Gloves $35.00

15. Chaos Colorado Pom Beanie $64.99

16. Burton Midweight Crewneck Baselayer $59.95

17. The Ski Monster Classic Trucker Hat $30

18. Arcade Jessup Suspenders $47.99

19. Arcade Adventure Series Belts $29.99

20. Skida Bandita Face Mask $28.00

21. Dissent IQ Fit LoPro Compression Ski Socks $40.00

22. Smartwool Targeted Performance Ski Socks $26.00

23. Mammut 280 Carbon Probe $99.95

24. Mammut Alugator Pro Light Shovel $79.95

25. Le Bent Sammy Carlson Ski Socks $32.00

26. Smartwool Merino 250 Pattern Balaclava $45.00

27. The Ski Monster Staff Hoodie $60

 

The Sweet Spot for Ski Santa - Check out our Gift Guide for $100-$300 

• For your eco-conscious pal, Picture Organic is always pushing the limits with Earth Friendly outerwear like this Stone Jacket. 
• If that special someone is ALWAYS cold, it might be time to upgrade their base layers. Check out the gorgeous prints from Kari Traa and pick them up a matching set. - Remember, Merino next to Skin to keep the chill away! 
• If they are already into Merino and still can’t keep warm, the best gift you can give is the gift of warm toes. Sidas Heated Socks and Therm-ic Batteries will do the trick!

Here’s the rest of our favorite gear for $100-$300:

1. Picture Organic Stone Jacket $299.00

2. Scott Scrapper Ski Poles $90 (under $100! Lucky you)

3 and 4. Kari Traa Half-Zip Merino Baselayer Top and Bottom $170

5 and 6. Therm-ic 700B Sock Batteries and Sidas Heated Socks together for $300 

7. Mammut Nirvana 30L Ski/Snowboard Backpack $169.95

8. Hestra Army Leather Heli Ski Mittens $160

9. Smith Quantum MIPS Helmet $300

10. Smith I/O Mag XL Goggles $270

11. NOW Pilot Snowboard Bindings $299.99

12. DB Strøm 30L Backpack $190

13. Goldbergh Ski Club Sweater $299.00

14. Outdoor Tech Helmet Chips (Headphones) $142.95

15. Pomoca Touring Skins $199.95

16. Flylow Daisy Insulated Snowpants $250.00

 

Load up on goods and gifts from our $300-$500 for those people in your life who are definitely on the nice list. 

• We are particularly fond of all things Strafe, especially this softest-of-pink Lynx Anorak and the comeback that are all things Khaki like this and this. 
• For those of you looking to keep your backcountry loved ones safe, a beacon is a must. We like Mammut Barryvox S
• But everybody’s favorite kit accessory is always a fresh pair of goggles. The Smith 4D Mag is a goggle upgrade with two quick change lenses so they can see in 4D no matter the conditions. 

Here are some of our staff faves between $300-$500:

1. Burton Yeasayer Flying V Snowboard  $479.95

2. Salomon Kiana Focus Snowboard Boots $349.95

3. Flylow Sphinx Women's Bib Pants $300.00

4. Smith 4D Mag Goggles $320.00

5. Strafe Lynx Anorak $499.00

6. Rossignol Pure Pro 90 Ski Boots $449.95

7. Atomic Maven 86c $499.99

8. Elan Wingman 82 Ti $399.99

9. Arcteryx Kole Down Jacket $340.00

10. Atomic Hawx Ultra 110 S Ski Boots $499.99

11. Mammut Barryvox S Beacon $499.95

12. Strafe Hayden Jacket $449.00

14. FW Manifest Tour 3L Bib Pants $499.95

 

For the Full Senders - Here’s Our $500-1000 Gift Guide

• Give them the ski’s that have been in every Top Tested Ski Review - see here and here - you’re shreddy S/O, the daughter or son you taught all your skills to, or your best bud will LOVE the Elan Ripstick 94W or the Armada Declivity 
• As snowboards go, you may as well get them the most talked about snowboard of the year(s). Check out the Lib Tech Orca.
• Our newest favorite women’s outerwear coming at you straight from Amsterdam, you’re sure to please with a kit from Goldbergh with the best fitting soft-shell snowpants on the market (think the Spanx of skiing) or our other European favorite - Elevenate and their new Pure Jacket. 

Here are some our favorite gifts for the Full Senders $500-$1000:

1. Goldbergh Aura Jacket $899.00

2. Goldbergh Pippa Pants $559.00

3. Anon Logan Wavecel and Anon M4 Toric Goggles  - Full set up $559.99

4. Nordica Speedmachine 105 Women's Ski Boot $599.99

5. Elan Ripstick 94W $599.99

6. Armada Declivity 92 Ti $649.95

7. Nordica Speed Machine 120 Ski Boot $649.99 

8. Elevenate Pure Jacket $650

9. Burton Ion Boa Snowboard Boots $589.95

10. The North Face Brigandine FUTURELIGHT Bib Pant $650

11. Lib Tech T-Rice Orca Snowaboard $649.99

 

Still not sure what to get your winter enthusiast?

Let them choose with a fail-proof Ski Monster Gift Card.

We are always here to help you find the best gear, our customer service team is available via email, phone or Live Chat.  If you’re local to Boston, book an appointment to come check out the store at The Ski Monster HQ. 

 

Thanks for shopping local!