If you practically live on the slopes every winter, you probably have all the fancy gear, jackets, wool ski socks and snowsuits you need. But if you only occasionally go skiing or snowboarding, you know it’s beyond painful to pay retail price for all the specialized outerwear, base layers and other things you need to stay warm and dry for just a few days of wintery fun.
There’s good news: A number of online retailers carry discounted or past-season winter and snow sports gear at lower cost, or they regularly offer accessible new lines at prices that don’t hurt as much. You could patiently wait for sales at other retailers or haunt your local secondhand store every spring, but these sites exist solely for the purpose of bringing you savings on cold weather outdoor gear every day.
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Amazon carries a lot of brands that are big in cold-weather clothing, but there are inexpensive gems to be found in off-brand products. For example, I have a similar version of snowboard jacket above in gray. The brand name Gemyse doesn’t add any cachet to my life, but the jacket I bought has everything I need: armpit vents, a waterproof exterior fabric, ample pockets, warm insulation and a truly affordable price tag for snow sports.
Left to right: Tough Headwear balaclava ski mask, $26; Gemyse men’s snow jacket, $59 with 10%-off coupon (regularly $80); Two pairs of Hylaea merino wool ski socks, $24; Thermajohn men’s thermal layer, $26 with 20%-off coupon (regularly $32).
Target has pretty decent cold weather gear, from everyday puffer coats to a surprisingly feature-packed women’s ski bib from the in-house All in Motion brand that, I swear, rivals my North Face bib — and it was a quarter of the price. Best of all: Much of what Target carries in this category comes in a wide range of sizes, including women’s plus and men’s big and tall.
Left to right: Alpine Swiss men’s insulated snow bib, $70 (regularly $120); Canada Weather kid’s ski gloves, $18 (regularly $40); All In Motion women’s waterproof snow bib, $65.
We all know Nordstrom Rack for its good deals on clothes and shoes, but have you ever searched the site for snow sports? You’ll find a mix of discounted ski jackets, bibs, and regular winter gear that’ll get you to the slopes such as down jackets and waterproof insulated boots. It’s the Rack, so you already know the deals.
Left to right: Women’s Sorel Caribou X waterproof lace-up boot, $70 (regularly $200); Noize Amelia waterproof women’s snow jacket, $150 (regularly $275); men’s Ugg Butte City shearling snow boots, $130 (regularly $190).
Backcountry.com was started in a Utah garage by two guys selling avalanche equipment; it now offers just about every major outdoors brand and gear for everything from fishing, camping and surfing to skiing and snowboarding, along with its own intriguing house labels, Backcountry and Stoic. It has constant rotating sales.
Left to right: Meninx snow helmet, $115+ (regularly $230); Stoic Daisy quilted pullover, $65+ (regularly $129); Vans standard XF snowboot, $120 (regularly $240); Stoic Gripper puffer glove, $18+ (regularly $44).
Steep & Cheap is a discount website owned by Backcountry. Not everything is on sale, but deals abound — if you can snag your size before it’s gone. In addition to clothing, the site also carries snowboards, boots and safety equipment like helmets for kids and adults. Fun fact: Items carried by both Backcountry and Steep & Cheap are usually cheaper here.
Left to right: Mindbender 99Ti women’s skis, $375 (regularly $750); women’s Stoic anorak waterproof shell, $79+ (regularly $199); men’s Backcountry insulated anorak shell, $112 (regularly $279).
When you don’t spend a ton of time in freezing temps, paying an arm and a leg for fancy Merino wool base layers feels like a stretch. Enter Walmart, which carries inexpensive thermals brands like ClimateRight by Cuddl Duds that’ll get you through your time on the mountain without making your checkbook cry — and they come in expanded sizes, too!
Left to right: Cshidworld touchscreen ski gloves, $18+ (regularly $40); ClimateRight by Cuddl Duds women’s thermal base layer, $17; Snow Country men’s big and tall insulated technical pants, $100.
Outdoor Gear Exchange is a physical store in Burlington, Vermont, with a large web store to boot. If you’re lucky enough to go in person, check out the massive consignment section with deals upon deals (you can even mail in clothes to consign if you’re not anywhere near). Both in-store and online, you can find great savings on new merch from all the best snowsports brands, along with lots of equipment like boots, bindings, poles and helmets. Don’t miss the store’s blog full of helpful advice, such as how to size ski boots.
Left to right: Fischer OTX gender-neutral trail touring boots, $180; The North Face men’s Trail Grid fleece, $90; Marmot women’s Montreal parka, $210+ (regularly $300).
Sierra (formerly known as Sierra Trading Post) is owned by the parent company of TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods, so you know you’ll find a deal. The website is chock-full of discounted items, including an impressive sale collection of warm, tough winter socks for men, women and kids from the likes of SmartWool and Icebreaker.
Left to right: Women’s Bogner Evelia insulated down puffer, $400 (regularly $880); Head Day LYT snowboard, $199 (regularly $300); POC Zonula clarity comp men’s ski goggles, $75 (regularly $100); women’s Scarpa Made in Italy Gia Alpine ski boots, $299 (regularly $380).
Bless the retailers that put their sale items in their very own outlet section so we can shop without full-price temptations. REI’s outlet is great for deals on its own brand, plus select products from favorites like Patagonia, The North Face, Obermeyer, Outdoor Research and Helly Hansen.
Left to right: Women’s Patagonia Powder Town bib pants, $149+ (regularly $299); men’s Woolrich merino wool hiking socks, $15 (regularly $20); Turtle Fur Freya knit hat, $25 (regularly $34); The North Face 1996 Retro men’s Nuptse vest, $160 (regularly $230).
Surprise! ASOS can be a sweet spot for relatively inexpensive but trendy-looking ski gear, including gloves and goggles. Best of all, the retailer’s snow gear selection includes ASOS’s in-house brand with options in extended sizes including women’s petite, tall and curve.
Left to right: Women’s retro belted ski suit, $209; men’s water-repelling ski pants, $119; men’s water-repelling ski suit, $199.