Kids who ski or snowboard are easy to shop for: they need gear, and they love gear that makes them stand out on the slopes. Here are gift ideas that are useful and fun.
1. A helmet they love wearing
A helmet is the most important piece of kit. A bright color or fun stickers make it something they want to put on.
2. Goggles
Good goggles help kids see the snow on flat-light days and keep wind and snow out of their eyes. Look for a size made for children.
3. Hip and knee protection
Kids fall a lot while they learn. Padding takes the sting out so they stay out longer. Our Shield Shell turtle hip protector looks like a cuddly turtle under the tree and works as padding on the mountain. It comes in kids and adult sizes, with matching knee pads, so the whole family can match.
4. Warm extras
- Waterproof mittens (often warmer than gloves for kids)
- A neck warmer or balaclava
- Hand and toe warmers
- Merino or synthetic base-layer socks
5. A lesson or season pass
A lesson package or a few lift tickets in a card is an experience gift that helps them improve fast.
Order early
Gear sells out before the holidays, so order early. For Shield Shell, order by December 7 for delivery before Christmas, with free US shipping.