There are many accessories available that enhance a skier’s day on the mountain. These accessories will make you more comfortable or just make the experience a whole lot more fun.
Buying skiing accessories gifts for him for Christmas and birthdays is an excellent way to surprise any skier on these special occasions.
Therefore, we have put together a great list of the best skiing accessories gifts for him. Why not treat yourself or the skier in your life with one of these fantastic skiing accessories?
1. Sklon Ski Strap and Pole Carrier
Therefore, anything that can make carrying stuff easier is ideal. A great example of this is the Sklonski strap and pole carrier.
This is a simple but effective device for hands-free ski carrying. It consists of a strap that securely holds your skis and poles, allowing you to carry them comfortably over your shoulder.
It is small enough to fit in your ski jacket pocket, so you can easily carry your skis and poles at the end of your day on the mountain.
2. Rechargeable Hand Warmers
But rechargeable hand warmers are an excellent solution for keeping your fingers toasty on the mountain. These lightweight hand warmers are small and ergonomically designed to fit into your palms.
They heat up in just two seconds and keep warm for up to four hours. They have three heating levels to choose from, so you can make sure your hands are at the perfect temperature.
3. Ski Socks
These ski socks are shaped so they don’t wrinkle up in your boots and reduce friction. Therefore you can stay comfortable and blister-free while you ski.
They come in four different styles, and you get two in a pack, allowing you to build up your ski sock collection.
4. TurnWay Backpack
The bag is durable and waterproof, so you don’t have to worry about your belongings getting soaked. It has three large compartments, perfectly suited for your ski boots, spare clothing, and helmet.
You will find straps on either side of the bag, designed for carrying skis and poles hands-free.
To keep your shoulders comfortable, the wide reinforced straps are padded. But it also has ergonomic handles on the top to make it easy to carry.
5. OutdoorMaster Ski Goggles
Thanks to their size, these ski goggles are ideal for both adult and youth skiers. But they are also suitable for people who wear glasses, as they have an ‘over the glasses’ design.
To give you the best clarity possible, the dual-pane lens has an anti-fog coating, so you can see everything going on around you.
The frame is also compatible with most ski helmets. This means that they should fit perfectly with the brim of your helmet without interference.
6. Travel Boot Dryers
Unfortunately, ski boots get wet from time to time, but they don’t have to ruin your day. After a day on the mountain, put these boot dryers into your boots to get rid of any moisture.
After a couple of hours, your boots will be nice and dry and ready for the morning. If you leave them in all night, you can start your day off with warm ski boots.
7. PHOOZY Insulated Phone Pouch
The cold weather we experience while skiing makes phone batteries die much more quickly. Therefore, it is a good idea to keep your phone insulated.
This is where the Phoozy insulated phone pouch comes in. It was awarded the Best Ski and Snowboard Accessory by Forbes, so you know it will be a good buy.
You can buy the Phoozy in various sizes to take whichever phone you have. It also has impact protection, which is pretty handy when skiing.
8. Rub-On Ski Wax
With this rub-on ski wax from ZUMWax, you can give your skis the extra glide they need. This stuff is designed to work in all temperatures, so you don’t have to worry about having the appropriate wax.
The container is also pretty small, so you can carry it in your pocket or backpack for a quick lunchtime wax job.
9. URBNFit Wooden Balance Board Trainer
Using this balance board every day leading up to your ski trip will make a massive difference to your on-slope performance. It will help build strength, balance, body control, and agility.
There are lots of different workouts you can do with a balance board. You can use the URBNFit app to instruct you on targeting specific muscle groups and reaching your fitness goals.
10. Wearable Walkie-Talkies
But with the Cobra ACT120B wearable walkie-talkies, you can stay in contact much more easily. The battery lasts up to 10 hours, and they have a range of 12 miles.
By simply clipping one of the units to your jacket or backpack strap, you can speak to other people in your group. The system is super easy to use, thanks to its voice prompts.
11. Heated Socks
The socks’ heating element is powered by a rechargeable lightweight battery, which keeps the socks warm for up to six hours. You can decide how warm you want them by choosing between three different heating levels.
You don’t have to just wear these socks for skiing, though. They excel for camping, working outdoors, or hiking.
12. Ski Servicing Kit
You can wax, edge, and repair your skis at home, so you know they are ready to go when you need them. This servicing kit from Demon has everything to keep your skis running fast and your edges sharp.
The kit even comes with a waxing iron, wax, and P-Tex, so you can make any minor repairs yourself.
13. Eco-Friendly Ski Wax
But there are a few things we can do to lessen the impact on our environment. One of those things is to use eco-friendly ski wax.
The wax we put on our skis and snowboards eventually comes off and enters the water table. Traditional ski wax is full of chemicals that are harmful to waterborne life and humans.
This eco-friendly ski wax from mountainFlow is plant-based and biodegradable. Therefore, it isn’t harmful to life when it enters the water system.
14. 360 Degree Camera
The Insta360 One X2 is a great camera that captures everything around you. You don’t need to worry about where it is pointing because it points everywhere.
Just mount it on your helmet, on one of the great mounts available, switch it on, and ski.
Selecting the viewpoints is done during the editing process. So it means you can capture all the action without worrying if the best bits are out of the frame.
15. Scratch-off Ski Resort Map
The print measures 17 x 22 inches and would look great on a bedroom or bathroom wall.
16. Ski Christmas Ornament
This cool little ornament sees a chairlift with a pair of skis and ski boots on a chairlift. The chairlift is suspended from a sign saying, “life is better on the slopes.”
If you would like a cute skiing-based addition to your tree this year, this ornament is ideal.
17. Skier Face Mask
So why not wear a decent face mask with a cool skier design?
The great thing about these face masks is that they are washable. Therefore, fewer disposable masks are being sent to landfills and polluting our oceans.
You can also buy these masks in a range of other designs, such as Christmas themed.
18. Framed Ski Map
This ski map of Breckenridge comes either unframed or mounted in a choice of frames. It shows all the slopes and the map legend to give you inspiration for your next trip.
Other resorts are available, including Vail, Beaver Creek, and many other ski resorts in Colorado.
19. Shot Ski
Up to four people can take a shot of your favorite booze together. The skis come in seven different styles and even have their own hooks to mount them on the wall.
These shot skis would look great in any den or bar and are sure to get the party started.
20. Ski Goggle Cover
But with these ski goggle covers, your goggle lens is protected from silly accidents. When you get off the slopes, just hook the cover onto the goggle straps, and you don’t have to worry about them.
This is a simple but elegant solution to a problem that can compromise your vision and cost you lots of money to replace a lens.
21. Ski Lock
One way to keep your skis a little bit safer is to split them, so it is difficult (or impossible) for a thief to find a matching pair. But this can be awkward and easily forgotten.
An even better way to protect your skis is with a lock. Your skis will be safe by threading the lock through the bindings and around a post or ski rack.
22. Ski Storage
It works by friction caused by the skis sliding down between the grabbers. The grabbers softly grip the skis or snowboard without damaging them.
This ski rack also has integrated pole hangers, so you can keep everything together and tidy.
23. Neck Warmer/Face Mask
This item from Doerim is a neck warmer and a face mask in one. It is made from polyester microfiber, which is lightweight and breathable.
The material is also durable and stretchy and stays in place while you ski. With this excellent neck warmer, you will have years of skiing in comfort.
24. Thule RoundTrip Ski Bag
It’s not cheap, but this is something that will last a very long time. It has lots of quality features that make it easy to live with and enhance its durability.
The bag is padded to protect your skis while they are in transit. But it can also carry up to two pairs of skis safely. There is even plenty of room for ski clothing in the internal pockets.
Thule has fitted this ski bag with wheels, and internal and external straps keep everything from moving around to make it easy to get around the airport.
25. Thermal Underwear
This set of thermal top and bottoms is super soft and warm due to the spandex and polyester fabric. The fabric also has built-in odor control to keep you fresh all day.
The stretchiness of these thermals means that your range of motion is not compromised. But the material is also great at wicking moisture away from your skin, so your body can regulate temperature more effectively.
26. Wildhorn Goggles
Wildhorn is the official goggle supplier to the U.S. Ski Team, so you know that you will get something of high quality.
The Roca goggles come in a wide range of styles and colors. But they have excellent lenses that give you maximum clarity.
As a great bonus, you can quickly swap the lens to suit the light conditions. The lens also protects your eyes from UV light while giving you excellent peripheral vision.
27. 100 Slopes of a Lifetime: The World’s Ultimate Ski and Snowboard Destinations
It highlights ski destinations all over the world suitable for all levels of skier and snowboarder.
The book is full of stunning photos and advice from experts. You will get top tips on traveling and what the best experiences are.
For example, you will learn about the best places to eat in the Dolomites, where to find elk in Jackson Hole, and how to ride Europe’s longest toboggan run.
The book covers all skiing and snowboarding disciplines, including cross country skiing. Therefore, you will learn about the best places to go relating to your interests.
28. The North Face Men’s Stretch Down Insulated Hooded Jacket
It is very well insulated, thanks to its worm goose-down stuffing. But unlike lots of other down jackets, this one has a DWR coating to keep out the water.
So it fits under your outer layer, The North Face has given this down jacket a slim fit. But it is also very packable, so it easily fits into a backpack for when you need it.
29. Oakley Men’s Oo9236 Valve Rectangular Sunglasses
But the sunglasses need specific characteristics to make them good for skiers. For example, they need to protect your eyes from the wind and sun while looking good.
These sunglasses from Oakley wrap around your face to give your eyes plenty of coverage. But the lenses come in different colors to suit different light conditions.
There are several different styles too. Therefore, you can match your shades with the rest of your outfit.
30. Foam Roller Kit
This foam roller kit will make sure you can prepare yourself for a day on the slopes. But it is also great for rejuvenating sore muscles.
It comes with an 18″ large foam roller, a muscle roller stick, two massage balls, and a resistance band. All these can also be used as part of your fitness routine leading up to your skiing trip.
Final Thoughts
These skiing accessories are ideal gifts for a loved one or for yourself. They make time on the mountain more enjoyable or more comfortable.