2015 FasterSkier Holiday Gift Guide: Under $25

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!

This anti-fog and freeze gel spray is designed for cold weather so it’s perfect for those ski glasses! Sven Can See also sponsors U.S. Ski Team member Andy Newell so you know it’s good stuff! Get a bottle (or a couple) here

Cheer on the U.S. team from home or on the road! Get a pair (or more) at www.shop.usskiteam.com

What skier doesn’t love coffee and chocolates? Pair the European blend with a box of hand-dipped truffles, and you’ve got a gift winner! Choose whatever tickles your fancy here from places like Kent Coffee http://kentcoffee.com/

These compression calf sleeves will help you recover after hard winter training sessions or races, and get the body back to feeling great, faster. Get a pair at www.2xu.com

As BeFast puts it, “Conquering mountains is all about attitude.” Look fast, ski fast. Get your favorite by clicking here

The Cadillac of window scrapers. This will make those morning car clean-offs a breeze! Pick up yours here

When those ski clothes start to be a little ‘potent’ use Nathan’s wash to get the stink out! Available at GearWest. Get yours here

These are “techie” socks with “Reliawool technology” — perfect weight to keep feet warm and dry. Get some pairs here

Be the life of the party with these Swix shot glasses shaped like Swix grip wax! Choose your color and style here

The classic blender bottle is perfect for holding your recovery or sport drink, and it ensures there are no chunks! Won’t spill in your bag either. Choose your color and style at www.blenderbottle.com

Your friends and family will love seeing these on the tree as they recant their adventures on the trails. Available at Zazzle. Choose your favorite here

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.