1) The North Face – FuseForm Brigandine 3L

When it comes to producing top quality winter sports clothing, The North Face don’t mess about. This jacket, which is part of the men’s Steep Series, has “seamlessly engineered abrasion zones that reinforce high-wear areas…and an equipment-driven design to integrate seamlessly with backpacks.”

We’ve got up close and personal with this jacket, and can confirm that it’s the absolute business. If you want to really treat the special skier in your life this Christmas, get them this and they’ll cry tears of joy in front of you.

The North Face Jacket (FuseForm Brigandine 3L) – £420

4) Ski+ Ultra Light Over the Calf Sock

Confession time. Here at Mpora, Christmas time is the only time of year we find ourselves in possession of new socks. We’re not sure what’s happened in the last few years but the thought of purchasing new socks has just sort of slipped off the radar like a sock-shaped stealth bomber.

It’s not that we’re lazy; it’s just that we’re extremely forgetful when it comes to the needs of our feet. So if you thought, for whatever reason, that buying socks for us this Christmas was boring, or that nobody really wants socks for Christmas…you should know that you couldn’t be more wrong. Bring on the sock-y goodness…specifically these Icebreakers.

Ski+ Ultra Light Over the Calf Sock – £33

5) IceBreaker BodyFitZone Base Layer

£70 might seem like a lot to spend a thermal base layer but when the base layer is as well-made and as technologically advanced as this, the advantages of having something like this in your armoury becomes clear. If you buy this as a Christmas gift for someone, be safe in the knowledge that this person will never be cold again.

Zone Long Sleeve Crewe – £70

6) Butta Ski & Snowboard Wax

A block of Butta is the perfect present for that skier in your life who likes to maintain their own gear. You might feel weird about buying someone the winter sport equivalent of Anchor (butter), but trust us when we say that this simple gift will be gratefully received.

Butta Ski & Snowboard Wax (Graphite) – £18.99

7) Black Crows Atris

Black Crows, not to be mixed up with Counting Crows. The Atris ski is ideal for skiers who want it all. It’s a modern double-rockered number that can handle the deep-pow of Japan just as easily as it can handle hard-pack on the piste. This beautifully crafted work of art is the point where high-performance meets everyday. Super fun. Super awesome.

Black Crows Atris Skis – €659,95

8) Nike Transitions

These goggles are so far ahead of the curve, we’re fairly certain they’ve travelled back through time and space to be here. The Nike Transitions feature an adaptive lens which adjusts to changing sunlight and weather conditions, ensuring that your vision is optimised at all times. Top stuff.

£240 from Ellis Brigham

13) Black Diamond Compactor Ski Pole

A ski pole that you can fold-up? What madness is this?! It’s a good madness, that’s for sure; a madness we can get on board with.

Black Diamond Compactor Ski Poles – £90

14) Bollé Helmet Backline

Christmas, of course, is about having fun. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t buy your favourite skier the gift of head safety this year. This helmet from Bollé is great. It offers high levels of protection, style, and comfort. 

Bollé Helmet Backline – £57.71 – £123.99

15) Wed’ze Evostyle Men Ski Pants

For such a low price, these are a brilliant pair of ski trousers.

Wed’ze Evostyle Men Ski Pants – £39.99