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Perfect Gifts for the Boarder, Skier or Budding Snow Babe

[/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″]There is nothing like being kitted out with the latest and greatest gear when you hit the slopes for the holidays.  And just as skis have gone from narrow wooden planks to cambered and rockered fiberglass marvels of science, slope-specific accessories have evolved from barely practical to luxurious.  So why not get stocking stuffers your loved ones will love and use on your winter getaway?

To get choice selections of the sweetest gear, we asked staff at The Banff Ski Hub – your one-stop-shop for everything from rental gear to accessories of all sorts – for their top stocking stuffer picks.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column border_color=”” visibility=”” width=”1/6″][mk_social_networks size=”medium” style=”rounded” margin=”4″ border_color=”#cccccc” bg_color=”” bg_hover_color=”#232323″ icon_color=”#3399cc” icon_hover_color=”#eeeeee” align=”right” facebook=”https://www.facebook.com/SkiBig3″ twitter=”http://twitter.com/skibig3″ rss=”” dribbble=”” digg=”” pinterest=”” flickr=”” google_plus=”” skype=”” instagram=”https://instagram.com/skibig3″ linkedin=”” blogger=”” youtube=”” last_fm=”” stumble_upon=”” soundcloud=”” tumblr=”” vimeo=”” wordpress=”” yelp=”” reddit=”” xing=”” imdb=”” qzone=”” renren=”” vk=”” wechat=”” weibo=”” whatsapp=”” el_class=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=”false” attached=”false” padding=”0″ visibility=”” animation=””][vc_column border_color=”” visibility=”” width=”1/1″][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”h2″ style=”false” color=”#393836″ size=”25″ font_weight=”inherit” font_style=”inhert” letter_spacing=”0″ margin_top=”15″ margin_bottom=”18″ font_family=”none” align=”left”]

For the Boarder

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Budget

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The RC Rat Crapper

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Basic

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Kombi Body 2 Merino Wool Top

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Bomber

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Smith’s Universal Wireless/Wired Audio Chips

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Smith has come out with helmet speakers so sleek every boarder who is into tunes or tech (so basically everyone) will want one!  Two small disks that slide over the ears and are activated by a single tap – the Universal Wireless Helmet Audio Chips are a big ticket item at $150.  If the price tag is too steep, pick up the wired version for just $50.

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For the Skier

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Budget

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Heat factory Hand Warmers

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Basic

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The RC boot bag

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Let’s face it: ski boots are uncomfortable.  This means skiers generally wait until the last possible moment to strap them on which involves awkwardly carrying them around while juggling poles, skis, gloves, goggles…  So make their arrival on the slopes smoother:  give them a boot bag.  It will help contain the chaos.

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Bomber

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Smith Holt Helmet with bombshell construction

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These helmets come in such sweet colors – they are as much fashion statement as they are safety equipment.  Pick one up for $85 in our favorite shades: ultraviolet or opal (above).

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For the Budding Snow Babe

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Budget

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Bula Neoprene Face Bandana

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These face covers protect every inch of your little one’s faces that isn’t under their googles. With patterns to make the wearer look like a tiger, a bear or a shark, the best thing about these face bandanas is kids won’t fight you on wearing them because they are as much costume as they are practical winter clothing. (Price $20)

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Basic

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Kombi Dragon Child Mitts

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Kids will be stoked to throw these on quite simply because they look like dragons!  The best part is a ‘mouth’ compartment that holds a fiery red tongue.  These mitts are actually functional, warm hand puppets your children are bound to love.  (Price $30)

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Bomber

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Smith Gambler youth fit in Red Angry Birds

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A pair of goggles is a must for any little tyke hitting the hill and the Smith Gambler, priced at $50, has colors and patterns to please any tiny shredder.

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To book your next ski vacation at Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine, check out our featured ski and stay vacation packages or call us at 1-844-754-2443.

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