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The Braveskimom Holiday Gift Guide, 2016

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Silver Star Mountain Resort Christmas Tree.

brave ski mom logoWelcome to this year’s BSM Holiday Gift Guide, featuring our favorite products of 2016.

In addition to featuring gift ideas for women, men and children, we’re thrilled to have two weeks of giveaways.

The first one starts today and you’ll find more information in the product descriptions and at the end of this post.

Head to Toe

Buff USA: Merino Wool Buff, the Polar Buff and the Knit Headband

Find a gift for anyone with Buff USA. While my current crushes are the Merino Wool Buff, the Polar Buff and the Knit Headband, Buff USA also has scarves, gloves, balaclavas and more for women, men and juniors. Giveaway Post: Saturday, November 19.

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From left to right: Original Buff, UV Headband, Polar Buff, Knit Headband, Merino Wool Buff.

Children’s Beanies, Mittens and Gloves from kushi-riki “Share the Warmth”

A new brand from the founders of Candygrind and CG Habitats, kushi-riki makes adorable, cozy and super-cute mittens, beanies and gloves for kids ages 2-13. They donate 100% of their “healthy profit goals” to international charities that help children. This year, a.k.a. Hope, a non-profit providing housing and education to children in Uganda, is the kushi-riki beneficiary.

These are lovely gifts that do good. Giveaway Post: Monday, November 21.

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We’re giving away one set for girls and one set for boys from kushi-riki (and then they give away some of their profits to help children).

Beautiful Baselayers from Lon Gundie

I love that Lon Gundie makes beautifully patterned baselayers for women, men and juniors. The fabric is substantial and ultra soft. You won’t want to cover them up or take them off. Giveaway Post: Monday, November 28, 2016.

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Just two of the many cool (yet warming!) base layer designs for women from Lon Gundie.
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And one of several great Lon Gundie looks for men, too.

Functional, beautiful, well-made midlayers from Woolpower

For a special gift that is also 100% functional, check out Woolpower’s Kids Vest 400 and the Full Zip Jacket 400 for adults. Made from Woolpower’s signature terry loop fabric, these cozy choices take on the outdoors by themselves and as an extra layer on frigid days. Or, stuff their stockings with socks and baselayers. Giveaway Post: Wednesday, November 23, 2016.

 

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The Full Zip 400 Jacket from Woolpower.
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The Woolpower Kids Collection full zip vest. Thanks Henry! 

Backcountry comfort and ease from Andie’s Outdoor Undies 

For the active women in your life who adventure in the backcountry. Comfortable, well-designed and discreet, these baselayers let you “go” without baring your bum. Click here for my October review. Also, on November 19th, save $20 on every order from Andie’s Outdoor Undies, using this code: CMM20166.

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Summer, or winter, Andie’s Outdoor Undies are designed to make bio breaks easy.

Icelandic Design Sweaters 

Keep the ski trip vibe alive, where ever you may be. Beautifully patterned, with up-to-date styling, Icelandic Designs sweaters, jackets and skirts make beautiful gifts. Crafted of a 50/50 blend of wool and acrylic, the sweaters are warm, yet lightweight, making them easy to pack for your next ski vacation.

*The Icelandic Design Warehouse Sale is December 2 – 10th in Longmont, Colorado. 

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Icelandic Designs Jewel Sweater (perfect wear-everywhere length and hidden zip pockets) and Chloë Sweater (a mix of up-to-the minute stripes with traditional nordic design).

Stio Harkin Insulated Jacket in Poseidon Skier

Help him channel his inner ski bum. The Harkin Jacket is the perfect marriage of a vintage ‘70s powder shirt and a to-the-moment puffy coat.

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The Harkin Jacket from Stio.

Lightly insulated and fully reversible, the Poseidon side features box quilting, a zip chest pocket and two open pockets in the side seams. The skier side features shirt styling with a back yoke and two front snap close pockets made of slick DWR-treated fabric.

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The flip side of the Stio Harkin Jacket.

Available in a black or blue skier print or choose one of Stio’s floral options for an urban look. Also available in the Harkin Snap shirt. 

Beautiful Ski and Après Clothes from SKEA Limited

Finding a word to sum up SKEA Limited’s beautiful, fashion-forward ski and après clothing is easy: zippers. No one, but no one, knows how to use zippers to punctuate a look like SKEA.

Check out the Makayla Wool Skirt. See the zippers. They make the look.

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The Makayla Skirt and Hillary Jacket from SKEA Limited.

SKEA Limited’s Kira ski pants for women and Cargo Pants for girls stand out for the same reason: cool zippers.

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Skea Limited options for girls: the Junior Java Reversible Parka and Cargo Pants. 

For an unforgettable visual impact, check out the blindingly unique Hologram Vest. Hologram fabric is available in other styles including a puffy skirt and ski pants.

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For more of SKEA Limited’s well-made and beautifully functional winter looks, click here.

Stio Shot 7 Down Jacket

Here’s what I had to say about this Stio jacket last winter: “It’s a ski coat that doesn’t scream ski coat” and it’s the “one and only ski coat you’ll need.”

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The Stio Shot 7 Down Jacket for Women.

Available for 2016-17 in two new colors, magnet (aka grey) and ponderosa (aka dark green), it’s a solid choice for on-resort and backcountry skiers.

Mountain Khakis’ Ooh La La Down Coat 

If you’re craving a full length down coat, the Ooh La La could be for you. The fit is flattering with princess seams and a gathered waist, but it’s not tight, so you can step out without hesitation.

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Mountain Khakis Ooh La La Down Coat.

My favorite detail? The very cozy, puffy collar. It’s like wearing a sleeping bag. Also available in smoke (light grey). Giveaway Post: Wednesday, November 30, 2016.

Kamik Winter Boots 

For over 100 years, Canadian boot maker Kamik has made highly functional winter footwear.

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The Pinot Boot for Women and the Griffon Boot for Men from Kamik.

Styles range from utilitarian (for hunting or snowmobiling) to high-fashion (urban or après ski) and fit everyone from toddlers to adults.

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A sampling of the Kamik styles for boys and girls.

I’ve tried their rain boots. They’re well made and comfortable (although I had to order a size up). Giveaway Post: Friday, December 2, 2016.

Stuff Skiers Appreciate

Kulkea Ski Boot Bags and Backpacks 

I’m a broken record: nothing makes ski days easier than a proper backpack with room for each person’s gear.

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Kulkea’s Talvi Ski Boot Backpack.

Whether you’re schlepping boots, helmets and the like for young kids (check out the Tandem Ski Boot Bag), or each person in the family can carry their own backpack, Kulkea has multiple styles and options for adults and kids ages 8 and up. Keep the bags packed.  Grab and go. Giveaway Post: Today, November 17.

Mountain Goat Ski/Snowboard Tote

A favorite from last season, the Mountain Goat Ski Tote is a solid choice for hiking with skis. It’s quick, easy, lightweight and it centers your skis or board on your back, rather than on one shoulder. Available in Child, Small, Regular and XL. Here’s my review from last spring.  Giveaway Post: Today, November 17.

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Make boot packing easier with the Mountain Goat Ski Tote.

Winter-themed wooden puzzles from Liberty Puzzles 

For good, old-fashioned family fun, nothing beats an heirloom quality wooden puzzle. Colorado-based Liberty Puzzles are beautiful and creative. Each set features uniquely designed “whimsy” pieces themed to the puzzle image. While we love the winter puzzles, designs range from classical art to maps and more.

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Colorado Goodies 

The Colorado flag is everywhere. If you’ve not yet reached saturation and you want to rep our state (or your favorite ski state), here are four suggestions.

Colorado flag undies from ColoRundies, crocheted headbands and beanies from Akinz, handmade wool bags from The Felted Dog in Pueblo, Colorado and hats, t-shirts and more from Colorado Monty. I have a well-worn ball cap with the skier design (you can also get a snowboarder).

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Crocheted headband from Akinz, ColorUndies, ball cap from Colorado Monty, Colorado purse from The Felted Dog.

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    • You bet! I’m all about easy entries. I hate jumping through hoops, so I don’t expect my readers to do any jumping (unless in a terrain park or off of a cliff!). Good luck!

  5. BSM, thanks for including Andie’s Outdoor Undies in your Holiday Gift Guide! Your review in October, the ‘Gotta-go’ leggings and BEYOND Your Basic Turtleneck are flying out the door! Andie

    • So happy to hear that Andra! Hooray! Thanks for sharing! And everyone else, they are great products! Was wearing my turtleneck while working in the garden this morning. Snow forecast tonight!

  6. Starting the little one skiing this season and the ski boot backpack and ski tote would probably make the trek to the lift a lot easier 🙂

    • Right? Both of those are amazing. Come back for sure on November 30, when we’ve got a Mountain Khakis giveaway. You can get $75 toward the Ooh-La-La!

  16. Oh my goodness. Imagine how much easier life would be with either of these cool items. Love that Kulkea!

  17. I’d love the mountain goat ski tote. Have been thinking of trying a skimo race but also would be practical for bring skis + kids through the parking lots!

  19. I am interested in both. Ski season is almost here and I can’t wait. we are suppose to be getting snow tomorrow and I am all excited.

  20. I am interested in the 686 boys jackets and the Kamik Kids Boots. I love this website and look forward to your gift guide every year, we make recipes out of the Ski House Cookbook year round. Who doesn’t love Pain au Chocolate any morning?

  22. I like both. I’ve never had any type of pack to carry my skis boots in. I’ve just carried them around the old fashioned way, but a pack for them would be AWESOME.

  26. On the Men’s side I’d be proud to wear the Woolpower Full Zip Jacket 400. My wife would love the Mountain Khakis Ooh La La Down Coat. Thanks for the chance! All in for the win. Happy holidays to you and your readers!

  29. I’m so excited we have our first big winter trip planned for Christmas. Would love any gear that helps pack your ski items safely! Utah or bust!
    Happy Thanksgiving!

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