Après Ski Gifts: 13 Cozy Ideas for After the Lifts Close

The lifts close at four, but for a lot of skiers the best part of the day starts right after. Boots come off, someone finds a blanket, a drink gets poured and the stories from the last run get a little bigger. That's après ski, and it makes a great angle for a gift: the person you're shopping for probably owns all the gear they need on the hill, but almost nobody buys themselves the small comforts for the hours after it.

Below are 13 après ski gifts we sell, sorted by how they get used: warming up, the drink, the game table and the morning after. For bigger lists across every budget, see our Ski & Snowboard Gift Guide 2026.

Après ski gifts for warming up

Wearable hooded blanket with snowboarder print (under $100). This is the one people end up living in for the whole trip. It's a big 70.5 by 52 inch polyester fleece with a cream sherpa hood, so it works as a robe between the hot tub and the cabin door and as a couch blanket later. It's printed to order with our own snowboarder design, and since it's over $75 it ships free in the US.

Gondola sherpa fleece blanket (under $90). A lodge-style throw with a gondola print, in two sizes: 50 by 60 inches for one person on the couch, or 60 by 80 inches for two. It looks good folded over the back of a sofa, which matters if the gift is for a cabin or a ski condo.

Snowboarder plush blanket (under $50). A lighter, softer throw in 30 by 40 or 50 by 60 inches. The small size is a good pick for kids or for the car ride home from the mountain.

Fuzzy winter slippers for women (under $30). Ski boots all day, then slippers. These are open-back slip-ons with a fuzzy lining and an anti-slip rubber sole, in pastel colors. Sizing is in EU 36 to 45, so check the size chart before you order.

Après ski drinks: tumblers, mugs and a flask

Skier gondola wine tumbler (under $30). A 12 oz stainless steel tumbler printed with skiers riding a chairlift. It's insulated, so it keeps wine cool on a sunny deck or cocoa warm on a cold one, and it won't shatter if it gets knocked off the hot tub ledge, which is the real reason people switch from glass.

"Live Fast, Ski Faster" mug (under $20). A 15 oz two-tone ceramic mug with a colored handle and inside, in five colors. Coffee at 7 a.m. before first chair, cocoa at 5 p.m. after the last one.

Stainless steel thermos cup gift set (under $40). A 17 oz vacuum-insulated travel mug that arrives in a gift box, so there's nothing to wrap. Good for the drive up and for walking from the condo to the bar.

Black matte 8 oz hip flask (under $25). A pocket flask with one of five funny laser-engraved sayings. It fits a jacket pocket and the engraving won't rub off. Adults only, obviously, and a classic stocking stuffer for the guy who skis.

Après ski games and things to do

The quiet side of après ski is the cabin table: a puzzle that stays out all week, a deck of cards, someone writing down which runs they did. These gifts are for that.

Ski jigsaw puzzle, 120 pieces (under $30). A 10 by 8 inch puzzle with a ski design. At 120 pieces it's a one-evening puzzle that kids and adults can do together, not a week-long project.

Snowboarder jigsaw puzzle, 110 pieces (under $20). Same idea with a snowboarder catching air, on glossy chipboard. Buy both and you have a ski-family game night.

Snowboarder's Delight soy candle (under $25). A 9 oz soy candle with a cotton wick, rated for about 50 to 60 hours, with a cheeky quote on the label. It comes in one scent, Apple Harvest.

For the morning after

Après ski has a cost, and it shows up the next morning as wet boots and stiff legs. Two practical gifts help.

Ski boot dryer with UV light (under $50). Set the boots on it after the last run and they're dry by breakfast. It folds, has a timer, and also works on gloves and sneakers. Our ski boot dryer guide explains how to dry boots without damaging the liners.

Heated knee massager brace (under $80). A cordless brace with heat and vibration for tired knees after a long day. It's not a medical device, so think of it as warmth and comfort, and anyone with a knee injury should ask their doctor first. More in our knee brace for skiing guide.

How to choose an après ski gift

• Think about where they stay. A condo or cabin owner will use décor and blankets every season. Someone who stays in hotels gets more from a tumbler, flask or slippers that pack small.
• Match the crowd. Families get the most from puzzles and blankets. Couples and groups of friends use the drinkware.
• Pair one fun item with one useful one. A tumbler plus a boot dryer, or a puzzle plus slippers, makes a gift that feels generous without a big price tag.
• Check sizes. Blankets and slippers come in sizes; pick before you order.

Want something they'll use on the slopes too? Our best ski accessories list covers heated gloves, insoles and neck gaiters. Shopping for a particular person? Try ski gifts for her or ski gifts for him.

Après ski gift FAQ

What does après ski mean?

Après ski is French for "after ski." It covers everything after the lifts close: drinks at the base lodge, the hot tub, dinner, games at the cabin. For gifts it means anything that makes those hours warmer or more fun.

What are good après ski gifts under $50?

The gondola wine tumbler, the 120-piece ski puzzle, the hip flask, the soy candle, the thermos gift set and the boot dryer are all under $50. So are both sizes of the snowboarder plush blanket.

What do you bring to an après ski party?

Something warm to wear after the hot tub (a hooded blanket or robe), an insulated tumbler that won't break, and a game for later. If you're the guest, a candle or a puzzle is an easy host gift.

Is a hooded blanket a good gift for skiers?

Yes, if they use a hot tub or spend evenings in a cabin. It goes on straight over a wet swimsuit or base layer and keeps them warm on the walk back inside.

What are good après ski gifts for a ski cabin?

Blankets, pillows, a ski wall clock and a doormat get used every season. Our ski lodge decor guide has the full list.

Ready to shop? Browse the whole ski & snowboard collection, or pick small add-ons from our stocking stuffers for skiers and travelers.