Welcome 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SKEA Limited’s Kira ski pants for women and Cargo Pants for girls stand out for the same reason: cool zippers.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
Styles range from utilitarian (for hunting or snowmobiling) to high-fashion (urban or après ski) and fit everyone from toddlers to adults.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Holiday Gift Guides from My Favorite Outdoor Bloggers
- Go Adventure Mom: Holiday Gift Guide, 2016
- Tales of a Mountain Mama: Gift Guide to Help Get Outside, 2016
- Rain or Shine Mamma: The BEST Christmas Gift Ideas for Outdoorsy Kids + GIVEAWAY
- Family Adventures in the Canadian Rockies: Holiday Gift Guide for Outdoor Families (With Giveaways)
- Little Family Adventure: Gift Guide for Outdoor Families
- RockiesGirl: Gifts to Last from Baby to Toddler
- Currently Wandering: 25 Gift Ideas for Adventurers, RVers, & Families
- Play Outside Guide: Play Outside Holiday Gift Guide & Giveaways
- Mountain Mom and Tots: 2016 Holiday Gift Guide
- We’ll Eat You Up, We Love You So: Holiday Gift Guide for Outdoor Families
- Born to be Adventurous: Gift Ideas for Babies and Toddlers
- KidProject.org: Companies that Give Back Gift Guide 2016
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BSM, I”m interested in both of the give aways!
Thanks Mark! You’re in!
We love all of your product and mountain reviews!! Keep writing!!!!
Please enter us on all of the great giveaways! Dave and Karen
Thanks for your support! I really appreciate it! You are entered for the Kulkea bag and mountain goat totes! Cheers!
I’ve never owned a boot bag…would love one!!!
You’ll wonder how you lived so long without one! LOL! Good luck!
I’m interested in both! Thanks for the easy entry and for great reviews on winter items.
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!
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!
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 🙂
Oh both of those items will truly lighten the load! Good luck and have an amazing winter with your family!
Awesome products. Please enter me in the giveaways
Thanks! You’re entered! good luck!
Both products look great .
They are, they are! You’re entered for both!
I’m also interested in both. Thanks for the chance!
Of course! Thanks for entering! Good luck!
I’d love them both but since I’m in Canada, please enter me in the Mountain Goat Ski Tote draw please.
Sorry Suzi! But yes, you are entered for the MGST!
Always love the reviews (and giveaways). I would be interested in both. Thanks!
Thanks Carolyn! Entered for both and good luck!
Love the base layers for women from Lon Gundie.
The Lon Gundie layers are gorgeous! The LG giveaway starts on 11.28!
Love both products. Way better than the plastic totes our boys use to carry gear 🙂
Way better! Once you get ski boot bags…life gets easier! Good luck!
The boot bag would be awesome!
Thanks Sarah!
Definitely need a ski boot bag to go with my new ski boots this year.
I so love new ski boots! And yes, you most definitely need a new bag!
Love the icelandic design sweaters and the women’s Ooh-la-la-down-coat!!❄️
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!
Oh my goodness. Imagine how much easier life would be with either of these cool items. Love that Kulkea!
I’m all about an easier life! 🙂 Good luck!
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!
Many uses, you are right! Good luck!
Both of these products look great! I can’t wait to go skiing this year!
I know! The wait has seemed extra long with all the warm weather. But the snow seems to be here now! Fingers crossed.
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.
I hope the snow came in drifts!
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?
Hi Natasha! Thanks for reminding me of the Ski House Cookbook! It’s one of our favorites, too! Here is a little in to the recipe for easy Pain au Chocolat: https://braveskimom.com/you-gotta-get-it-the-ski-house-cookbook
Just discovered your blog today! I would be very interested in the boot backpack!
Glad you found us! Thanks for entering!
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.
You’ll love it! I promise.
I’d love to win a Buff for my hubby or kushi-riki beanies, gloves & mitts for my kids!
Thanks Karen!
I would love win any of the give aways! Lots of neat products for the family!
Thank you Gwen!
The ski boot backpack would organize my weekend ski life! please enter me for this great product!
Yes, it would! Good luck!
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!
The Woolpower Full Zip is fantastic! We’re in Massachusetts ourselves right now and my husband is wearing it everywhere! Good luck!
All of the items are amazing. Would love to be entered for all of it! Happy Holidays!
Thanks Pam! Good luck !
Mountain Goat Ski/Snowboard Tote would be great.
You are entered!
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!
That is so exciting! Utah is divine! Enjoy every minute!
I love the womens baselayers and the women’s ski jacket! And the kids boots too! Thanks!
Be sure to sign up for each of these giveaways as they go live!
Anything fro SKEA – wow…….
Right! Be sure to show Santa your list! 🙂
I’d love one of the Boot Backpacks
Thanks Heather!
I am most interested in the Boot Backpack!
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You got it!
I’d be happy to win anything above!
Good luck and be sure to enter on the individual giveaway posts!