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Smith Vantage MIPS Ski Helmet
Top-shelf MIPS ski helmet — the safety gift parents and partners happily overspend on.
$295.00
Check priceOakley Flight Deck L Snow Goggles
The iconic frameless spherical goggle with a huge field of view and Prizm lenses — the most-gifted goggle tier.
$139.99
Check priceSmartwool Merino 250 Quarter-Zip Base Layer
The premium merino 250 quarter-zip base layer — unisex-friendly sizing and the default season-opener gift.
$105.00
Check priceDryGuy Force Dry Boot Dryer
Forced-air boot and glove dryer that resets damp liners overnight so day three fits like day one.
$105.65
Check priceDakine Boot Locker Ski Boot Bag (69L)
The 69L boot-and-gear bag that holds boots, helmet, goggles, gloves, and layers in one grab-and-go unit.
$90.00
Check priceSwix Ski Wax Iron
A waxing iron with a stable thermostat — the tool that makes home hot-waxing easy and keeps a household iron from scorching your bases.
$28.44
Check priceDarn Tough Over-the-Calf Ski Socks
Merino over-the-calf ski socks with a lifetime warranty — thin, flat, and warm so the boot transmits the edge.
$30.95
Check priceHotHands Hand Warmers (40 Pairs)
Air-activated hand warmers by the box — the cheap insurance every skier burns through on cold mornings.
$25.24
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