The best gag gifts for skiers get a laugh when they're unwrapped and then actually get used on the mountain. Good picks are a funny ski mask that fits under a helmet, a "worst wipeout" trophy for the group, novelty ski socks, a helmet cover or a ski-pole flask. Below are 10 gag gifts for skiers and snowboarders, from $10 to $30, with which ones get used and which ones end up as a one-day joke.
Who wrote this: this list is by blockhead.shop. We sell one item on it, the Blockhead ski mask (#1). The other ideas are general gift types you can find in many shops; we don't earn anything from them.
10 gag gifts for skiers
1. A cartoon ski mask: Blockhead ($26.99)
A yellow ski mask with a blocky toy head and a big cartoon face: Big Grin, Tongue Out, Chomp or Smirk. It's the rare gag gift that goes up the mountain, because it fits under most ski helmets and has one wide opening for goggles. Group trips love it: two masks are $47.49, three $64.97 and four $80.97, any mix of faces. Gets used? Yes, all season. See the faces.
2. A "Worst Wipeout of the Season" trophy ($15–25)
A cheap trophy with a custom plate, handed out on the last night of the trip. Gets used? Once a year, and it's the best moment of the trip.
3. Novelty ski socks ($15–25)
Ski socks with a silly print still keep feet warm. Gets used? Yes.
4. Helmet cover or helmet ears ($15–30)
Stretch covers or stick-on ears that turn a helmet into an animal. Gets used? On fun days and costume days.
5. Ski-pole flask ($15–25)
A flask shaped like a ski pole or a tube that hides in a pocket. Check the rules of the resort. Gets used? At après-ski.
6. Beard beanie ($15–25)
A beanie with a knit beard. Funny, but it doesn't fit under a helmet. Gets used? At après-ski only.
7. "I don't always ski, but when I do…" mug ($12–20)
The classic office-gift version. Gets used? At home.
8. Ski-boot shot glasses ($10–20)
Small glasses shaped like ski boots. Gets used? At the chalet.
9. Emergency après-ski kit ($10–25)
A small tin with lip balm, hand warmers, painkillers and a chocolate bar. Gets used? Yes, every piece of it.
10. A matching group look ($27 per person and up)
Four identical yellow cartoon heads coming down a run is the group photo of the trip. Mix Blockhead faces so everyone can tell who's who. Gets used? Every day of the trip.
Which gag gift should I pick?
- Funny and actually worn skiing: the Blockhead ski mask.
- For the whole group: matching masks in different faces, or the wipeout trophy.
- Under $15: shot glasses, a mug or an après-ski kit.
Will it arrive before Christmas?
For the Blockhead mask: tracked delivery takes about 7–14 days to the US and 12–21 days to Europe after it leaves our warehouse (within 1–3 days). To be safe for December 25, order by December 3 in the US and by November 26 in Europe.
FAQ
What is a good gag gift for a skier?
A funny ski mask that fits under their helmet, like Blockhead ($26.99), because it gets the laugh and then gets worn on the slopes. A "worst wipeout" trophy is a good group gag gift.
What is a funny gift for snowboarders?
The same ideas work: a cartoon ski mask with a goggle opening, novelty socks, or a helmet cover. Blockhead fits under snowboard helmets and comes in four faces.
Is a ski mask a good Secret Santa gift?
Yes, for a skier or snowboarder. Blockhead costs $26.99, and two or more masks get an automatic discount, which helps if you're buying for several people.