There’s Something for Every Outdoor Lover with the Fresh Air Kelowna 2023 Gift Guide!
Tree time is just around the corner, which means it’s time to surprise that special ski bum in your life with the kit they want to make the most of the outdoors. From the Groms to the Rad Dads, here are our Fresh Air favourites this holiday season.
For the Groms
Snowboards and ski gear in Kelowna that make the perfect gifts for your little grommets and future crushers.
Skis and ski boots
Why we love them: A responsive Aspen veneer core and all-terrain rocker make these junior skis the go-to for little riders with big dreams.
2. Volkl Revolt Wasp w. V Motion Jr.
Why we love them: A real wood core and directional twin-shape bring the buzz for little ones on the hill.
Why we love them: Warm, comfortable, and performance-oriented ski boots that won’t break the bank.
Snowboards and snowboard boots
1. Nitro Ripper Kids x Volcom|
Why we love it: Safety and performance meet on this board thanks to its forgiving yet fun design.
Why we love it: Designs for girl crushers to amp up their natural progression with skill and style.
3. K2 Mini Turbo Snowboard Boot Jr.
Why we love them: Durable and warm, these boots will keep them cozy, comfortable, and complaint-free on the hill.
Why we love them: User-friendly, flexible, and comfortable while keeping weight low.
Outerwear: Ski jackets and ski pants
1. Boys 686 Hydra Insulated Jacket
Why we love it: Warm, stylish, and functional, you won’t have to fight with them to get this jacket on (psst…it’s also on sale right now!).
2. Boys 686 Frontier Insulated Bib
Why we love it: Durable, stretchy, and warm to help them ride their best.
3. The North Face Freedom Kids Jacket
Why we love it: Insulated, waterproof, and so good-looking you’ll want one for yourself!
Goggles
Why we love them: Chromapop lens technology keeps vision crisp and clear.
Why we love them: Designed to fit comfortably over eyeglasses with a fog-free fit.
Ski and snowboard helmets
The most important piece of any kit is to go for a quality ski or snowboard helmet. Note that impacts can compromise quality and safety, so never go for these used.
Gloves
Warm, dry hands are always a key ingredient for a fun day out.
The Powder Hound
We all know that person who calls in sick on a powder day because they can’t bear missing out on all that light, fluffy goodness. Here are our alpine ski and all-mountain picks for the powderhound in your life.
Skis
Why we love them: Built for powder days and floating your way down the hill, the ARG II is back in 2024 and more impressive than ever.
Why we love them: Deep snow performance meets hardpack and touring capabilities backed by THC technology.
Alpine ski poles
Why we love them: Designed with women in mind, these poles are strong, light, and durable.
Why we love them: A durable aluminum shaft with a strap release system to keep you safe.
Goggles
Why we love them: Interchangeable lenses and ChromaPop lenses adapt to any conditions.
2. Spy Marauder
Why we love them: Frameless style, excellent venting, and interchangeable lenses for the best views around.
Ski helmets
Why we love it: Lightweight, warm, and MIPS impact protection.
Why we love it: Adaptable and versatile for all ski styles, plus the peace of mind of MIPS technology.
Gloves
Why we love them: Designed for women’s hands, these leather and GORE-TEX gloves are warm, dry, and have great dexterity.
Why we love them: A slender women’s cut mitt for optimal warmth and comfort.
Why we love them: Storm-ready with a wool blended liner, pretreated leather, and Durable Water Repellent.
Ski jackets
Why we love it: Versatile and lightweight to handle any conditions they experience this winter.
Why we love it: Primaloft insulation is warm, highly compressible, and made from 60% post-consumer recycled materials.
Apres ski
1. Scott Defined Heritage Pile
Why we love it: Warm, cozy, and stylish for cocoa at the lodge or rest days by the fire.
Why we love them: If you only get them one gift this year, these should be it! A staff favourite for comfort, warmth, and convenience. Once you go LINE booties, you can’t go back.
The Cardio King
For the cardio lover in your life who you'll find cross-country skiing as soon as the first snowfall hits or dreaming of long road races to come.
Indoor road bike trainer
Why we love it: Stay in cycling shape all season long from the comfort of your home. This smart trainer is as close as you can get to hitting the road without leaving the house.
Cross country, skate skis, and boots
1. Madshus Nordic Pro Skin classic skis
Why we love them: These waxless cross-country skis can take you anywhere you want to go: groomed, ungroomed, or touring with mohair skins.
2. Fischer Carbonlite skate skis
Why we love them: Light, carbon skate skis that provide top performance in a well-constructed package.
Why we love them: These men’s cross-country ski boots are all comfort and warmth, so you can go further.
Why we love them: These women’s cross-country ski boots are designed with race ski performance in mind but accessible for training, recreation, or racing.
Nordic pants and ski jackets
1. Craft ADV Nordic Training Jacket 2
Why we love it: The sleek design of this women’s jacket keeps you warm but remains breathable during high-performance output.
Why we love them: These insulated, three-layer softshell pants are specially designed for frigid temperatures.
Cross-country ski gloves
Why we love them: The right warmth-to-weight ratio and breathability make these the perfect stocking stuffer for the cross-country skier in your life.
The Off-the-Grid Guru
For the skier in your life who can't shake the thrill of finding new lines and making fresh tracks.
Ski touring safety gear
1. Backcountry Access Float E2 35L
Why we love it: Technology that keeps skiers safe in the backcountry is the technology we can get behind. This Backcountry Access airbag lets them know you take their safety to heart.
Why we love it: Help them get into the backcountry safely or upgrade their older gear with this full kit from Backcountry Access that includes a beacon, shovel, and probe.
Skis
Why we love them: Cut to fit their skis in minutes with no special tools required, these skins make professional quality climbing gear accessible to everyone.
Why we love them: Designed for deep powder and steep lines, no objective is off limits with these under their feet.
Alpine touring ski boots and bindings
1. Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 BOA GW
Why we love them: New from Atomic and built on a narrow last, these touring ski boots create a light and strong boot that builds off of a slim profile.
Why we love them: Flexible enough for intermediate-to-advanced skiers, these boots shine at the resort or in the backcountry.
Why we love them: Jester meets pin binding in the Marker Duke. Get the latest in uphill technology with all the features of a dedicated downhill binding.
Ski pants and ski jackets
Why we love it: Designed for the backcountry and big mountains, this jacket keeps you dry, warm, and ventilated with pit zips and an integrated powder skirt.
Why we love them: These ski pants are waterproof, breathable, and ready for any weather the mountains throw at you.
Baselayers
1. Mons Royale Cascade Flex Top and Mons Royale Cascade Flex Bottom
Why we love it: These tops and bottoms are made with Merino wool and four-way stretch from one of our favourite outdoor brands, Mons Royale.
Poles
1. Backcountry Access Scepter 3S Adj Pole
Why we love them: Telescopic to shrink down easily and versatile design makes these poles perfect for multiple uses: backcountry touring, hiking and more.
The Rad Dad
You know him, you love him, you cringe at his dad jokes. Keep him looking sharp and riding hard this Christmas.
L1 Outerwear
1. The Ventura Jacket and The Ventura Pant
Why we love them: Take Dad back to the glory days with these '90s-inspired ski pants and ski jackets.
Snowboards
Why we love it: This board doesn’t just look like a party, it rides like one. Super agile and responsive in all conditions!
2. Nitro Basher
Why we love it: Playful, floaty, and fun, this board is here for a good time!
Snowboard boots
Why we love them: These high-performance step-on boots are an all-mountain boot that’s comfortable and precise.
Why we love them: A perfect out-of-the-box fit, heat moldable, and progressive flex keep riders on their toes.
Snowboard bindings
Why we love them: An improved heel cup and seamless connection to your board.
Why we love them: These bindings are the go-to for K2 pros and amateurs alike, thanks to their versatility and performance.
Goggles
Why we love them: The largest cylindrical goggles from Smith make it easy for Dad to keep his eye on you at the hill.
Why we love them: Made from up to 35% recycled materials, these goggles come in rad colours and don’t sacrifice performance.
Quit dreaming, start doing. Our sports stores in Kelowna have everything you need to find your new sport. See what’s in store, then get out and enjoy the Fresh Air!
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