Ski Gear Is Up to 70% During Amazon’s Post-Christmas Sale

For 13 years, I skied more than 30 times a season as an alpine racer, which means I know firsthand that you can never have too much ski gear. It’s an expensive sport, so I got really good at finding sales on jackets, pants, gloves, and more to ensure that I didn’t bankrupt my family along the way. Besides the spring and summer, post-Christmas is a lesser-known time to score epic sales on gear during ski season. 

Amazon’s after-Christmas ski gear sale is a hidden gem, where you can get up to 70 percent off on outerwear, base layers, accessories, bags, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned powder hound or just taking up the snow sport, there’s lots of gear to shop for as little as $8 right now, including some of my favorite brands like Smith, Columbia, and Eddie Bauer. Here are 15 ski gear pieces I’m shopping for before my ski trips in the new year. 

Moerdeng Women’s Waterproof Ski Jacket 

A waterproof, fleece-lined ski jacket like this one is the best investment you can make when prepping for a day of skiing. Besides durable exterior materials, the shell has everything else you need in a ski jacket, including a detachable hood, adjustable wrist cuffs, and multiple pockets to store your valuables on the slope. Plus, it comes in tons of color options.

Columbia Women’s Bugaboo Omni-Heat Snow Pants

I’ve been wearing ski gear from Columbia for my entire life, since it’s hard to beat the brand’s high-quality materials and reasonable price points. Lined with the brand’s Omni-heat technology, these waterproof ski pants are designed to keep your legs insulated and warm, while staying plenty breathable to prevent overheating. They’re also adjustable, so you can be sure to get the perfect fit.

Thermajane Long Johns Thermal Underwear

I’m a big fan of matching sets both on and off the slope, so I like to stock up on thermal underwear like this top and bottom duo from Thermajane. Made with a moisture-wicking synthetic fabric, this outerwear set has plenty of stretch, so you’ll never feel constricted under your layers. 

Alvada Merino Wool Ski Socks

I’m a firm believer that you can never have too many ski socks. This over-the-calf pair is made with merino wool and boasts extra cushioning in the shin area, which can often be a sore spot after skiing all day. The set comes with three pairs of socks, and it’s currently on sale, which makes each pair just over $6 a pop. 

Andorra Women’s Waterproof Touchscreen Ski Gloves

Taking a phone out of your pocket to answer a call or take a photo can be a chilling experience, so having ski gloves with touch screen compatibility is a game changer. These ones boast three fingers that can be used to touch a phone screen while keeping your hands perfectly dry and warm thanks to the waterproof exterior and fleece-lined interior.

Smith Unisex Method Mips Snow Sport Helmet

A ski helmet is the most important investment you can make for your gear collection. Smith is my go-to brand every time I need a new one, so you can’t go wrong with the Method Mips Snow Sport Helmet that boasts eight vents, audio-compatible ear pads, the Mips protection system, and it comes in several eye-catching colors. 

OutdoorMaster Ski Goggles Pro

In addition to protecting your noggin, you’ll want a pair of durable ski goggles to shield your eyes from the sun, snow, or other inclement weather conditions. These goggles from OutdoorMaster have a large, protective lens with UV protection and an anti-fog coating, and you can switch out the lenses as needed (though they are all sold separately).

Wildhorn Outfitters Brimhall Boot Bag

Sure, any carry-on would work to store your ski gear, but a ski boot bag is the best way to stay organized, in my opinion. This one has more than enough pockets to store your ski boots, gloves, pants, jacket, goggles, and more, and it even has straps on back and side to clip on skis or a snowboard for hands-free travel from your car to the lodge.

Thule RoundTrip Ski Bag

Whether flying or road tripping to a ski destination, having a protective ski bag is essential to avoid potential damage to your priciest piece of equipment. This one from Thule is the best one we’ve tried thanks to its thick padding, durable design, and rolling wheels that make it easy to schlep all of your gear through an airport.

Kari Traa Rothe Women’s Midlayer Coat

Kari Traa makes some of the best ski layers, and this fleece jacket is a great base layer on and off the slopes. It’s made with a fuzzy fleece material to keep your upper body perfectly warm without overheating. Plus, the color options range from bold to muted to fit every skier’s style preference. 

Merino.tech Merino Wool Ski Neck Gaiter

There are days on the mountain where any exposed skin is fair game to the harsh effects of the environment, so you don’t want to skip on a neck gaiter. This merino wool one is about as cozy and warm as it gets thanks to the soft nature of the finely-threaded fabric. It also has UV 50 protection, which means it’ll work just as well in spring skiing conditions.

Furtalk Beanie Hat

Helmet hair is a very real thing after wearing a brain bucket all day, so I never forget to pack my favorite beanie. This stretchy synthetic one is a great option to store in your ski bag and it’s perfectly casual and outdoorsy for basically any adventure from skiing to sightseeing in the village afterward. 

Eddie Bauer Women’s Cirruslite Down Jacket

I always pack several layering options before heading up to the mountain since conditions can change rapidly in high altitudes. A down jacket like this one from Eddie Bauer is worthy of a spot in your packing list because it provides tons of warmth (hello, 650-down fill insulation) without being too bulky. I like this one because it doesn’t have a hood – just a high collar — making it perfect for laying under a ski jacket that already has a hood.

Sperry Women’s Saltwater Alpine Leather Winter Boot

Legendary maker of the classic duck boot, Sperry makes a version that is particularly great for snowy conditions like mountain parking lots or resort villages. These boots have rugged traction on the bottom, a water-resistant upper, and a micro-fleece lined interior, making them ideal for any cold-weather trip. They’re also lightweight, which is great for packing.

HotHands Body and Hand Warmers 10 count

I could be wearing heated gloves while skiing and my hands would still be ice-cold — it’s just how they get when I’m skiing. Every year, I get one of these packs of hand warmers to keep in my ski bag for both on and off the mountain. They work quickly to emit heat throughout my gloves and I can also slip a few in my boots for the car ride home.

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