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8 Easy Ideas for Ski-Themed Halloween Costumes

Originally posted on Powder | By Izzy Lidsky | Last updated Oct 30, 2025 10:19 AM ET

Skiers love an excuse to dress up, whether its for Gaper Day or some other ridiculous reason.

Halloween is no exception and while it may not lend itself quite as well to wearing ski gear, that doesn't mean you can't do it. After all, what better way to make skiing your entire personality and keep it core as heck than a ski-themed Halloween costume?

Here are a few ideas that will remind everyone just how die-hard you are, especially if you stick the entire holiday out in ski boots.

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1. Saucer Boy

The classic ski-themed costume is of course, Shane McConkey's alter ego, Saucer Boy. Depending on what's laying around your house, this costume isn't too terribly difficult to put together.

You'll need a saucer sled, climbing harness, knee pads, beanie, ski boots, snow blades, handle of whiskey (preferably Jack Daniels), and a brightly colored jacket. Forget trick-or-treating, you'll be sticking uphill ice this Halloween and everyone will know exactly how core you are.

Nick Goepper's decision to compete in denim was decidedly human. Try telling a robot it's cool to ski a SuperPipe in jeans.Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty Images

2. Nick Goepper

Olympic slopestyle (and maybe halfpipe, depending how this season goes!) skier Nick Goepper was already an icon of the sport, but really left his mark on ski fashion when he started competing in jeans last year.

A fashion statement previously reserved for gaper day, Goepper's denim fit was suddenly a trademark, and as it turns out, makes for an easy Halloween costume. Grab some jeans, a hoodie, Pit Vipers or ski goggles, a cowboy hat or ski helmet, a few fake gold medals, and if you're really committed to the bit, your ski boots.

Ballet + ski boots? Easy. Jemal Countess/Getty Images

3. Ski Ballet

Everyone loves a pun costume and this one is not only pretty simple, but lends itself to busting out the most ridiculous dance moves you can think of. Like many of these costumes, there's a few ways you could spin 'ski ballet,' depending on what you have available.

A leotard and tutu with ski boots, a helmet, and ski goggles? You betcha. A full ski kit with a tutu and pointe shoes? Definitely. Some horrific combination of GORE-TEX and a leotard? Whatever suits your fancy! Bonus points if you dress up as one of the Snowflakes from the Nutcracker and figure out how to add ski gear into it.

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4. Mikaela Shiffrin

We can't all be the winningest alpine skier of all time, but for one night, you can pretend! While you could just dress up as a ski racer, there's a few key elements that will tell the world you're not just any ski racer, but the one and only Mikaela Shiffrin.

If you happen to have a speed suit hanging around, throw that on. If not, get some Adidas gear and Oakley glasses and a blonde wig if your natural hair isn't giving Shiffrin. Throw as many fake gold medals as you can find on and don't forget the box of Barilla pasta, just to really drive the point home!

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5. Jerry

Another classic ski-related costume is the Jerry, also known as a 'Gaper' or a 'Kook.' There are many ways to go about this costume so pick and chose the elements you most want to include. Possible outfits could include one-piece ski suits or jeans (although you might be mistaken for Nick Goepper!), or some other variation of uncool skiwear.

The hallmark of a Gaper is the gap between his helmet and goggles, but bonus points if the helmet is clearly a rental and you mount a GoPro to the top. Don't forget to carry your skis wrong, cut people in lift lines, and pizza when you're supposed to french fry. Check out the @jerryoftheday Instagram page for more inspiration.

Everyone knows snowboarding is the gateway to the Dark SideAlbert L. Ortega/Brett Holmes/Icon Sportswire/Getty Images

6. The Dark Side

We can all pretend that the rivalry between skiers and snowboarders is dead, but everyone knows switching to a single plank is 'going to the Dark Side'. Who better to represent that Dark Side than the Sith Lord himself, Mr. Darth Vader? Grab a Darth Vader mask from wherever you get your costume pieces and a black robe, but swap the light saber for a snowboard and toss on some snowboard boots. Bonus points if you wear ski goggles over the Vader mask, but make sure you can see...

7. Ullr, Norse God of Winter

For those who want a more historical ski-related costume, there's Ullr, the Norse God of hunting, justice, and winter. Skiing's origins date back to Scandinavia when it was used as a form of travel for hunting and warfare. Supposedly, Ullr was the step-son of Thor and despite the fact that Marvel passed on him as a character, there's evidence he was quite an important deity in Norse mythology.

Ullr, is depicted as a Viking God on skis, wearing a warm tunic, and holding a bow and arrow. Of course, Ullr is also the name of a peppermint liquor often enjoyed in shooter-form on chairlifts by skiers. If you wanted a little modern twist on the Viking costume, grab a handle of Ullr and recite the snow prayer printed on the side as often as possible.

8. Lange Girl

The Lange Girl ads of the 20th century were famous and controversial. But it's 2025, and we're here to remind you that if you want to wear a bikini and ski boots as a Halloween costume, you should feel 100% empowered to do so. Throw a fur coat or shiny bomber jacket on over to keep it really accurate to the old ads.

This article first appeared on Powder and was syndicated with permission.

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