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12 Days of Christmas: Gear Gifts We’re Loving This Season
Searching for the perfect ski-season present? Whether you’re shopping for a hardcore powder hound, a first-time family skier or looking to treat yourself, we’ve pulled together 12 brilliant gifts to unwrap this winter.
From eco ski wax to avalanche packs and action cameras, this is our Christmas list… and we’re happily checking it twice.
Day 1
Swiss Mountain Rescue’s Performance Pack is the ultimate Christmas gift for skiers who want to boost energy, reduce fatigue, ease pain and speed up recovery – all in one sleek, travel-ready kit.
Inspired by nature, designed with athlete insight and backed by science, it’s the perfect companion for any mountain adventure this winter.
Swiss Mountain Rescue – Live Unlimited
Discount Code: INTHESNOW20 – 20% OFF EVERYTHING
Day 2 – Black Crows Sato Skis £520
For the skier who loves carving hard on piste but still wants to duck into sidepow, the Black Crows Sato is a lively, all-mountain ski with a medium flex and 90 mm waist. It’s precise and confidence-inspiring at speed, yet playful enough to enjoy every undulation in the terrain – ideal for all-day resort laps.
BUY NOW: Ski Exchange
Day 3 – Scott Flow Pro MIPS Helmet £180
Scott’s Flow Pro MIPS helmet is built for serious resort and freeride use, combining lightweight in-mould construction with MIPS brain-protection technology, integrated RECCO reflector and excellent ventilation. Adjustable vents and temperature-regulating materials help keep your head comfortable from storm days to spring slush, while the fit feels secure without pressure points.
BUY NOW: rxsport.co.uk
Day 4 – Icebreaker 200 Oasis Crew Base Layer £90
Merino at its best. The Icebreaker 200 Oasis long-sleeve crew uses 100% merino wool in a 200 g/m² jersey, giving you warmth, breathability and natural odour-resistance in one go-to layer. Soft against the skin with flat seams to reduce chafing, it works brilliantly for cold-weather skiing, winter hiking and chilly days back home.
BUY NOW: Icebreaker
Day 5 – Helly Hansen Alpha Jacket £440
Helly Hansen’s Alpha has become a modern classic for resort skiers. Using HELLY TECH® Professional waterproof/breathable fabric with body-mapped PrimaLoft® Black Eco insulation, it blends warmth, protection and freedom of movement. Add in H2Flow™ venting, a powder skirt, ski-pass pocket and integrated RECCO reflector and you’ve got a do-everything resort jacket that feels properly premium.
BUY NOW: Helly Hansen
Day 6 – SnoKart Two Ski Zoom Roller £140
Make airport days easier. The SnoKart 2 Ski Zoom Roller is a rugged, adjustable-length wheeled bag that can carry two pairs of skis plus poles and extra kit. The double-zoom design extends from 165 cm out to 205 cm, with smooth-rolling wheels, padding and compression straps to keep everything secure and protected in transit – ideal for frequent travellers and family trips.
BUY NOW: snokart.com
Day 7 – UYN Ski One Pure Snow Socks (Men) £27
Once you’ve skied in proper technical socks, there’s no going back. UYN’s Ski One Pure Snow socks combine targeted padding, compression and clever ventilation zones to keep feet warm, supported and blister-free in ski boots. Their hybrid knit construction is designed for warmth, breathability and durability on long days on the hill.
BUY NOW: UYN Sports
Day 8 – Ortovox Avabag LiTRIC Tour 30 Avalanche Airbag Pack £1,200
For the ski tourer or off-piste addict in your life, the Ortovox Avabag LiTRIC Tour 30 is a seriously advanced safety upgrade. The fully electronic LiTRIC system is lightweight, USB-C rechargeable and allows multiple deployments per charge, all wrapped in a well-organised 30L pack designed for touring days with a comfortable carry and smart ski-carry options. Knowledge, training and full avalanche kit still essential, of course – but this is a cutting-edge bit of backcountry protection.
BUY NOW: ortovox.com
Day 9 – Scott Ambit LS Goggles £135
The Scott Ambit LS goggles are all about vision and versatility. A wide freeform lens gives an expansive field of view, while the Light Sensitive (photochromic) lens automatically tints to match changing light – from flat-light snow days to bright bluebird afternoons. Comfortable triple-layer foam and an anti-fog design make them a great all-round resort goggle for medium to large faces.
BUY NOW: Scott
Day 10 – Oakley Harper Pom Beanie £35
Cosy, cute and endlessly wearable. Oakley’s Harper Pom Beanie mixes wool and acrylic in a classic cuffed shape with a fluffy pom-pom and subtle logo patch. It’s soft, warm and just as at home on a chairlift as it is on a frosty dog walk – the sort of gift that gets worn all winter long.
BUY NOW: Ski Exchange
Day 11 – GoPro HERO12 Black £349
For the friend who always says, “I wish I’d filmed that run.” The GoPro HERO12 Black packs high-resolution 5.3K and 4K video, upgraded HyperSmooth 6.0 stabilisation and HDR capture, all in a rugged, waterproof body. Perfect for recording everything from first turns to powder days, and easy to edit and share via the GoPro app afterwards. BUY NOW: GoPro
Day 12 – Hestra Fall Line Glove (Flame Red) £140
A proper treat for cold hands. Hestra’s Fall Line glove is a short-cuff freeride glove made from supple, impregnated cowhide with outseams for great pole feel and a removable insulated liner for warmth and easy drying. It’s built to be durable, grippy and comfortable, whether they’re lapping the park or hunting powder stashes – and in bright red it looks every bit as good as it performs.
BUY NOW: Hestra Gloves
