Antique skis at Carter’s Cross Country
Need some last minute gift ideas for a cross country (XC) skier? There are gifts ranging from $5 to $500, stocking stuffers to long distance trips.
You can buy gifts for a XC skier on line (google outlets) or find a XC ski retail shop or a XC ski area (or their websites) to go shopping.
The Product Gift list includes little stuff and more:
Lip balm
Skin protection
Energy snack bars
Insulated water bottles
Books about XC skiing.
Gloves (for different temperatures) and socks are popular.
Headlamp for evening XC skiing.
Ski wax and wax accessories.
Long underwear tops or bottoms (they come for different temperature ranges).
Jacket or Pants
XC skis, boots, poles, bindings.
Retail outlets (on line or via phone) recommended by XCSkiResorts.com include Cross Country Ski Headquarters ( 800-832-2663; www.crosscountryski.com) which is a leading XC ski outfitter and ski area in Michigan since 1974.
High Peaks Cyclery is in Lake Placid, NY and also a click away at http://highpeakscyclery.com/
These outlets have high quality gear and services for XC skiers ranging from the first timer to the experienced racer. They guarantee the correct fit equipment to ensure you enjoy your time skiing.
Skiing Gifts could include:
Day trail pass or booklet of passes to a ski area.
Season pass to a ski area.
XC ski lesson (general or specific skill like skating, downhill, etc.)
XC ski rental (performance if already have old XC skis).
Other special program (kids program, women’s group, etc.)
How about a surprise gift XC ski trip weekend? Have a great holiday!