2015 FasterSkier Holiday Gift Guide: Over $200

Welcome to FasterSkier’s Holiday Gift Guide! The holidays are here and it’s time to go hunting for the perfect presents for the cross-country skiers in your life. Lucky for you, we’re going to make it easier. Scroll through, get some ideas and simply get ready to open your wallet. At least we’ve done the research for you.

We’ve broken up our gift guide into four budgetary segments: Under $25, $25-$75, $75-$200, and $200-and-over. Happy shopping!

Nothing says Nordic like a beautiful Dale of Norway sweater. Get it at NorwayShop.com

There are several options to choose from that will take you to France, Italy and Sweden, but go all-out Norwegian with the “Troll-løypa” – an all-inclusive 200-kilometer journey on meticulously groomed trails from the Rondane Mountains to Lillehammer, Norway. Check out the many options at The Telemark Ski Company

From +25 to -25 this jacket is perfect for most activities, or for layering! Get it here

Indoor training is way better with a SkiErg. Build power and strength during the offseason so you’ll be ready to crush it on the trails. Get one here

The gold standard of ski poles will leave your friend or family member smiling big and skiing fast. Available at GearWest

Never let the weather derail you from your ski plans! Available at AutoAnything.com

Sure, they’ve got the Thule ski box on top, but no room for the wax kit, food, and extra gear. Turn a regular SUV into the ultimate ski-trip machine! Available at ProlineRacks.com

Anything Kikkan endorses has gotta be good, right? Bring your nordic workouts with you while on the go. Learn from Kikkan how to set it up and purchase one here

The perfect running shoe for winter while trekking over muddy or snowy terrain! Available at GearWest

This iron is the best of the best. Perfect for people who wax a lot or have a taste for the best equipment! Get yours here

Engineers at CXC have been working around the clock using state-of-the-art equipment to develop the first skier-portable snow machine. Using all natural elements, no GMO’s, and zero-carbon emissions, The Snö Maker blows a thin strip of snow right in front of each ski. The secret? Liquid hydrogen. Read more about this exciting new product!

Alex Kochon

Alex Kochon (alexkochon@gmail.com) is a former FasterSkier editor and roving reporter who never really lost touch with the nordic scene. A freelance writer, editor, and outdoor-loving mom of two, she lives in northeastern New York and enjoys adventuring in the Adirondacks. She shares her passion for sports and recreation as the co-founder of "Ride On! Mountain Bike Trail Guide" and a sales and content contributor at Curated.com. When she's not skiing or chasing her kids around, Alex assists authors as a production and marketing coordinator for iPub Global Connection.