The Best Ski Gifts For Him

Icebreaker Men's Merino Blend 260 Tights and Crewe

Not all base layers are made the same, and we’ll describe Icebreaker’s Merino Blend 260 Tights and Crewe in two words: unbelievably comfortable. These incredibly soft, stretchy, and supple baselayers (there are matching tights and a crew top) are a testament to Icebreaker’s expertise when it comes to merino wool garments. The 260 weight Merino material is warmer than most but breathes well and stays warm even when it’s wet.

Salomon QST X Powder Skis

Salomon’s QST X topped the list as one of our favorite powder skis for 2025. It blew away our tester team with a shockingly nimble, floaty, and fun powder freeride ride that breaks the mold of what a typical “athlete” ski might make you think of. With a very surfy shape, 116mm waist, and a very damp ride, it’s an excellent choice for deep days where cliff hucks, pillows, and mobbing through tight trees are on the menu. In other words, it’s a powder ski that’s approachable by anyone, making it the ultimate gift for the powder-obsessed skier in your life. Read more in our full review of the Salomon QST X here.

Stellar Equipment Men's Ultralight Down Hood 2.0

A new player to the game in North America, Stellar Equipment has long been making extremely durable and high performance ski outerwear for the international market. In an industry that has prioritized releasing new products every year at the cost of durability and, ultimately, sustainability, Stellar approaches their products differently. They don’t do collections, or annual product updates, but when something new comes from them, you know it’s been thoroughly tested, vetted, and will last longer than most.

Therefore, it’s no surprise that the newly updated Stellar Ultralight Down Hood 2.0 is one of the finest puffy jackets we’ve ever tested. Designed to be worn on its own or under a shell, it’s one of the warmest and most packable insulation pieces we’ve tried. That makes it an excellent puffy to stash in your pack for a backcountry emergency or just to wear around town on frigid evenings.

Giro Taggert MIPS Helmet

Up your protection game this winter with Giro’s new flagship freeride lid, the Taggert, which made our list of the best ski helmets of 2025. The sleek and stylish no-nonsense helmet is shockingly lightweight thanks to clever construction and MIPS integration. The clean lines of the in-mold construction hide an innovative integrated fit system and passive venting, plus there’s built-in MIPS protection. Our testers note that the fit on the Taggert is very round, and found it runs slightly large compared to others.

Smith Embark Sunglasses

Eyewear fashion trends seem to change faster than a Massachusetts driver changes lanes on I-95. A few years ago we were all into wraparound speed shades, now the cool kids all want to look like Michael Jordan. Technical sunglasses don’t need to look like you’re about to be shot out of a cannon. Smith’s new Embark shades have you covered (fully) in that department. Designed with mountaineering and glacier travel in mind, these feature removable side shields to protect you from on-snow glare, ChromaPop lenses, and a removable stretchy retaining band. They offer a medium fit, and as always, they come in all kinds of fun (and more serious) colors.

Sauna Box Plunge Box Ice Bath Tub

We already recommended Sauna Box’s at-home Sauna tent as one of the best post-ski recovery tools. Complete his at-home spa setup with Sauna Box’s additional Plunge Box cold plunge tub–an insulated ice bathtub designed to work alongside the Sauna Box. The 79-gallon capacity holds enough icy water and sets up in minutes–just fill it with water and ice, hop in, and enjoy the benefits of cold therapy. It can be used indoors our outdoors. It’s a great way to boost circulation, reduce muscle soreness, improve sleep quality, and get ready for the next big day on the hill.

ZipFit Custom Ski Boot Liners

Not all custom ski boot liners are made the same, and ZipFit custom liners do things a little differently. Handmade in Italy, ZipFit’s liners aren’t just meant to offer superb comfort and fit; they’re meant to last a lifetime. Some users have reported getting 1500+ days of skiing out of theirs–let's face it, that’s more skiing than most of us will probably ever do. The key to these liners lies in the moldable cork they use to support your foot, something founder Sven Coomer realized early on would make a huge difference compared to the foam he saw being used in other liners. Up your comfort level and ski performance, or breathe new life into an older pair of boots with Zip Fit’s customer liners. Check out the Gara liner, designed to fit all alpine boots.

Loon’r Hi Flyer Snow Boots

Life in a mountain town revolves around footwear, and your most-used piece of ski gear might actually be a pair of high-top insulated muck boots. First it was Xtra Tufs and Muck Boots, then last year, Japanese-made Fubukis became the skier’s footwear of choice. Now, there’s a new Colorado-based brand in town called Loon’r that hit the nail right on the head when it came to perfecting lightweight, super-warm winter boots. These feature a removable inner liner boot and a tough but ultralight EVA foam outer, plus a reinforced toe cap and grippy tread pattern on the sole. A cinch cuff keeps snow out of the tops–perfect for clearing the driveway and romping through snowdrifts during the next epic storm cycle.

Dakine Poacher Vest With RAS Avalanche Airbag System

Sometimes, a full-on backcountry ski pack is just too much to carry–especially true when you just want to carry the essentials around the resort or on a short lift-access sidecountry lap. That’s where Dakine’s Poacher RAS Vest beats out traditional backpacks. The chairlift-friendly close-to-body fit, small volume, and built-in Mammut RAS avalanche airbag system makes this the perfect companion for mechanized backcountry skiing via heli, cat, or snowmobile or simply for quests out the resort gates to hunt for untracked snow. A set of front pockets stashes snacks, a radio, and other small essentials, inside pockets can carry skins, and a larger main pocket holds your avalanche safety gear plus an emergency warm layer and other essentials.

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