From the FasterSkier archive — posts syndicated from athletes’ and coaches’ own blogs between 2004 and 2012, kept online as published. Current coverage is at fasterskier.com.
Welcome to FasterSkier’s Holiday Gift Guide! The holidays are here and it’s time to go hunting for the perfect presents for the cross-country skiers in your life. Lucky for you, we’re going to make it easier. Scroll through, get some ideas and simply get ready to open your wallet. At least we’ve done the research for you.
We’ve broken up our gift guide into four budgetary segments: Under $25, $25-$75, $75-$200, and $200-and-over. Happy shopping!
There are several options to choose from that will take you to France, Italy and Sweden, but go all-out Norwegian with the “Troll-løypa” – an all-inclusive 200-kilometer journey on meticulously groomed trails from the Rondane Mountains to Lillehammer, Norway. Check out the many options at The Telemark Ski Company
From +25 to -25 this jacket is perfect for most activities, or for layering! Get it here
Indoor training is way better with a SkiErg. Build power and strength during the offseason so you’ll be ready to crush it on the trails. Get one here
The gold standard of ski poles will leave your friend or family member smiling big and skiing fast. Available at GearWest
Sure, they’ve got the Thule ski box on top, but no room for the wax kit, food, and extra gear. Turn a regular SUV into the ultimate ski-trip machine! Available at ProlineRacks.com
The perfect running shoe for winter while trekking over muddy or snowy terrain! Available at GearWest
This iron is the best of the best. Perfect for people who wax a lot or have a taste for the best equipment! Get yours here
Engineers at CXC have been working around the clock using state-of-the-art equipment to develop the first skier-portable snow machine. Using all natural elements, no GMO’s, and zero-carbon emissions, The Snö Maker blows a thin strip of snow right in front of each ski. The secret? Liquid hydrogen. Read more about this exciting new product!
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