Thread: A gift for Christmas

Good morning -
I need your help with a Christmas gift for my boyfriend. He is a backcountry skier and is preparing to travel around the country in Feb skiing. I am not an experienced skier, and don't do any backcountry, so I thought I would reach out to see what would be a good addition to his gear for his trip. He has the basics, beacon, shovel, ice pick, prob... so any ideas would be much appreciated.
Thank you

Naked pics of you would be a fantastic christmas present. Post them up here and we'll help you decide which ones to give him.

Ski crampons maybe? But that's a hard gift to purchase without input. I'd stay away from complicated gifts given your lack of knowledge and maybe go the route of ski movies and some other gear he might need. Or book a guided/unguided day of skiing at Silverton if he'll be in that area. An avy 1 or 2 class if he hasn't already had one. A day of cat skiing somewhere? These are kind of dependent on where you live, where he's going and when his journey starts. Or just visit him mid journey for a weekend and booty call he may really appreciate that.

Good luck and just ignore some of the replies you may get from the guys on here. They're harmless really.

SPOT might give you and others he cares about some piece of mind

http://www.findmespot.com/Ready/?gcl...Fal7Qgod6kUAtg

Originally Posted by DeathVan

SPOT might give you and others he cares about some piece of mind...

especially since he's out skiing around with an ice pick, all Basic Instinct style...

knit him a hat and hope he remembers you.

Being that his trip is in feb, are you looking to give him something on Xmas?

A trip like scarlet said sounds like a good idea. Im trying to think what I would like if a gf was to do this for me. Oh wait I have terrible taste in women and have yet to experience something like this. I like what you're up to, you're onto something.

You can pry into his mind a lil. Ask about some gear, have him show how and what they are. Then you can see if he says something: this (blank) bothers me, I really want to get a new (), this () is broken. Then get him new stuff and / or go crazy and get him some top of the line gear. If he wears any specific base layers, there is never enough under armour and smart wool.

If I was going away on a ski trip and my gf happened to surprise me during the trip. That would make my trip much more memorable. I would even consider taking a day or two off.

snow saw, jet boil, & snow study kit, come to mind for backcountry skiers who already have most shit.

new gloves/goggles are always welcome. a voucher for a ticket somewhere he is going. a day of cat skiing somewhere he is headed....

Not cheap but an Avy Airbag comes to mind. Coincidentally there's a group buy going on... If you make with the requested pics I'm sure some mag would hook it up for ya.

Seriously though, an Airbag would be an awesome gift.

Hopefully the pics are too.

Get him a PLB, good for 5 years and if things go south its a life saver. Also SOL bag, a light down puffy (OR, raab, featherd freinds are nice), and asking is always great, that way I know I will get something I can use

Originally Posted by flatNshallow

Not cheap but an Avy Airbag comes to mind. Coincidentally there's a group buy going on...

Seriously though, an Airbag would be an awesome gift.

THIS^^^^

My wifey and kids are getting me one for Christmas (ok I suggested it.. but they all thought it was a great idea) and the group buy is an awesome deal for an awesome avy airbag... It might be a bit more than you were thinking of.. but he'd prolly propose on the spot as your ubber coolness and his undying love for you would be instantly confirmed...

Mystery Ranch Group Buy linky


oh.. and pics would be nice

Dynafit setup? Just kidding.

I always appreciate getting some nice gear in the form of a puffy or R1 zip up or tech outerwear. It keeps you warm on cold days and I definitely appreciate things like that when it's negative 10 outside.

Just my two cents. But I'm a chic...so mid trip surprise visit might be the way to go.

Originally Posted by NmbrdDays

If I was going away on a ski trip and my gf happened to surprise me during the trip. That would make my trip much more memorable. I would even consider taking a day or two off.

Sorry, man-code violation, please hand in your man card. You can re-apply after re-education.

mid-weight and light-weight merino wool layers, like ice breaker. ibex etc.

Hookers and blow.

In mass quantities.

Just give him the poopenhausen and leave the ski preparations to him.

Costco size packages of condoms?

What is your budget? Suggestions here range from a few bucks (base layers as 40-100), to some bucks (crampons at 70), to expensive at cat skiing (250 - ish).


Great list here, but could be more useful if we knew what you'd like to spend.

Originally Posted by Scotsman50

Sorry, man-code violation, please hand in your man card. You can re-apply after re-education.

Agreed! Do not surprise him on his trip!

Originally Posted by scarlet begonias

Ski crampons maybe? But that's a hard gift to purchase without input. I'd stay away from complicated gifts given your lack of knowledge and maybe go the route of ski movies and some other gear he might need. Or book a guided/unguided day of skiing at Silverton if he'll be in that area. An avy 1 or 2 class if he hasn't already had one. A day of cat skiing somewhere? These are kind of dependent on where you live, where he's going and when his journey starts. Or just visit him mid journey for a weekend and booty call he may really appreciate that.

Good luck and just ignore some of the replies you may get from the guys on here. They're harmless really.

I'm not harmless if swallowed

I was wondering could I Coe over while he is skiing and do some chores or something keep your bed warm and how's about those nekid pictures.