The majority of you are probably organised and will have done most of your Christmas shopping. However, if there’s anyone out there like me, who hasn’t, then this blog is my Christmas present for you. I’ve done all the legwork and rounded up some of the best articles, blogs and websites for Christmas presents for skiers and snowboarders. Many are compact and can be easily and secretly transported to your catered ski chalet for your Christmas ski holidays.
So, here goes, in no particular order, my treasure trove of Christmas goodies. Enjoy…
Top Ski and Snowboarding Movies – An American slant but that’s no bad thing when there’s so much choice, and the author, Marko Pyjaharvi is a seasoned and knowledgeable ski veteran . All the DVDs listed should also be available in PAL format for the UK. Great for those days or nights when there’s a blizzard out there! http://homeboyski.com/2009/12/16/christmas-presents-for-skiers-10-ski-movies-to-entertain-you/
OnTheSnow.co.uk, the most popular snow sports Web site in the UK, provides ski and snow reports to over 2,000 ski resorts around the globe. Contributing Editor Rachael Hodson has put together some nice ideas for presents, although they’re all priced in dollars for some reason.http://www.onthesnow.co.uk/news/a/13783/onthesnows-picks-for-holiday-gifts-for-skiers-riders
Sail GB, as you might have guessed, caters mainly for the sailing and diving crew. However they have a nice selection of goodies for skiers, ranging from shin protectors to snow trikes, a good place to look for some novel ideas!http://www.sailgb.com/c/christmas_gifts_skiing/
Simply Piste – A very easy to navigate, clear website with every product you can think of related to skiing. Love the name, too!http://www.simplypiste.com/home.aspx
Blog – An excellent blog post by Powder Monkey. Although dated November 2008, it has some great ideas and links to useful sites.http://www.chamberyflights.co.uk/blog/ski-snowboard-kit/christmas-gift-ideas-skiing-snowboarding-fans
Finally, Alpine Guru have a great blog which leans towards all the latest gadgetry, which I love, and it also lists some brilliant safety kit too.http://www.alpineguru.com/6-gadgets-that-you-shouldn%E2%80%99t-be-without-in-the-mountains/
You should still be able to get most items by Christmas if you’re online shopping, but it might be worth checking to make sure, as some retailers have suspended deliveries to certain parts of the UK due to the recent bad weather. Happy shopping…