With the season of giving upon us, get thee to an old-fashioned brick and mortar store or let your digits do that digital dance from your favorite device. For skiers and snowboarders, there’s no shortage of gifts to give and get. From apparel to gadgets, smiles will certainly follow.

Kudos to the POC Wrist Big Glove. It’s functional in keeping you warm and stylish enough to keep hipsters happy. Get a good grip with the palm reinforced with goatskin while the back is durable and soft with its nylon stretch fabric. The long waterproof cuff does its best to ward off snow while the drawstring is another defense against the elements. The thumb goggle wipe comes in handy when its time to turn those fingers into a windshield wiper. But the most appreciative function the glove is the removable liner that always for washing. A must have especially when spring skiing and riding come around. Available in XS, S, M, L and XL sizes. Colors are boron blue, solder red and uranium black.
pocsports.com, $140

Contemporary style with extra protection are the benchmarks of the Smith Pointe helmet for women. The optional MIPS liner system provides a grid of layered protection around the noggin. Another plus is that the helmet is designed so you can fit your favorite beanie underneath. The adjustable a climate control has 13 vents to allow manageable airflow. There’s also a removable goggles lock. If you use Skullcandy for your tunes, it’s compatible.
Available in S, M, L and in colors frost pink, white wanderlust and black gold
smithoptics.com $120 (add $40 for MIPS)

If you’re a skiing family or have an impressive quiver yourself, consider the freestanding ski storage rack from storeyourboard.com. Holding five pairs of skis, the easy to set up rack can make the best of small storage areas. No screw for this. No anchoring to the wall. Pop it out of the box and slide on the feet. The polycarbonate rack contains five slots that can be home to skis that are 114 mm wide or less. Where do you put the poles? Drape them over the ski tips.
storeyourboard.com $79.99

Okay, it’s just a t-shirt. But don’t they make you shake your head or smile? Enter Ski the East, an action sports video, weather and lifestyle content provider that does everything from putting on a freeride comp series to producing clothing and accessories. They have an army of t-shirts from brash to sublime. You’ve got to know someone who appreciate a shirt with the saying: First chair, last call. It features a skier carving a turn in the froth of a foamy beer. That’s a heck of a way to end a long, long ski day. Comes in S, M, L, XL and XXL.
skitheeast.com, $27

For a gift that spans generations, how about getting in the way back machine for a snurfer. Back when Burton-founder Jake Burton was pioneering snowboarding, he rode a board with a rope and handle. Burton’s brought back the 1981 Burton Backhill for surfing that backyard snow. The Burton Throwback Board might not be a sight at your favorite ski resort, but it’s definitely good on your plot of paradise. Kind of  like the Flexible Flyer for snowboarders.
burton.com, $129.95

Short of putting your ski and snowboard boots by a real fire, not a fake gas one, blazing by a wood stove or fireplace, what’s skier or rider to do to dry them out. Well, how about patience? But there are those who like to not only dry the moisture in those boots, but also slip your feet into something warm and toasty. The Travel Dry DX from Dry Guy warms and dries boots. Whether from a wall outlet or one in your vehicle, have cozy, inviting boots that are warm at the mountain, and dry later on.
dryguy.com $39.95

Gift cards are the way to go when you don’t know what to do. Certainly a frequent skier card at your recipient’s favorite ski resort is much appreciated. So is a piece of plastic at their favorite restaurant for them to belly up to the bar for apres ski drinks and snacks. Retailers from L.L. Bean to REI have them too. Another option is a Liftopia.com gift card. Choose from more than 250 ski areas in North America. Buy one from $5 to $1,000. Send it digitally or print it out.
liftopia.com $5-$1,000