Holiday Gift Guide for the Skiers on Your List: Shop Small
We’ve compiled some of our favorite small brands to help you find that perfect gift for the skier in your life.
Skida
Skida was founded in 2008 by Corinne Prevot when she was making hats for her cross-country teammates in Vermont. We love that they still center local production and offer limited edition products every year.
Why we love their products: The fun, fresh prints are amazing, and the gear holds up season after season.
Our holiday gift guide pick: Skida’s balaclava is the perfect thickness to be warm but not too bulky under a helmet, and the elastic around the chin makes for a snug fit so that it’s not falling down while your giftee is bustin’ down the hill.
Photo credit: Skida
mountainFLOW eco-wax
mountainFLOW eco-wax was formed in 2016 to improve the ski experience in an environmentally friendly way.
Why we love their products: We love that they’re giving us a plant-based wax for our skis that work just as well as the petroleum alternatives.
Our holiday gift guide pick: This waxing kit has everything the skier in your life will need to keep their skis speedy gliding down the hill. The plant-based wax plus the iron, brush and scraper for application are high quality and nicely assembled in a travel case.
Photo credit: mountainFLOW
Rustek Collective
We like that this small brand is focused on how to use materials nature gives us to produce high quality apparel and plant two trees for every item sold.
Why we love their products: They use the 100% natural materials and bring a city-cool vibe to the outdoor space.
Our holiday gift guide pick: Rustek’s beanies have a timeless style and come in a range of natural fabrics and colors. Great for apres, they’re a perfect stocking stuffer for the skier or boarder in your life.
Photo credit: Rustek
Ridge Merino
Ridge Merino is a small, family-owned business (like us!) who built their business in 2014. Their mission is to increase access to pro-level merino totally resonates with us.
Why we love their products: The all natural merino is a great alternative to synthetic materials that aren’t breathable.
Our holiday gift guide pick: Ridge’s base layer (men’s and women’s) is the perfect start to your loved ones’ ski ‘fit. It’s super warm and comfy, doesn’t trap odor, and comes in a bunch of great colors.
Photo credit: Ridge Merino
Pondoz
At PondoZ, our mission is to make it easier for everyone to enjoy the outdoors with high quality products that extend the life of your gear.
Because everyone deserves to spend time in nature in all the ways that make them happy.
We are a family-owned small business. We pride ourselves on producing well-made, durable products that provide creative solutions to travel problems, and are committed to excellent communication and service for both our customers and our retail partners.
Our holiday gift guide pick: The ski protection travel bundle is perfect for the skier in your life packing their skis for a flight, or tossing them in a truck bed or roof box. It’ll keep tips and tails ding free and bindings free of scrapes or dirt and debris!
