The Alps & Meters Holiday Gift Guide
The holidays are about savoring moments: time spent with friends and family, the traditional holiday parties, thoughtful gifts exchanged, quiet times in the mountains, and the anticipation of a long, fruitful ski season that is right around the corner.
It is in this spirit that we present our annual holiday gifting guide - a mix of items from Alps & Meters and others to pair with them. Items that speak to our love of history, tradition and timelessness. Items that help to enjoy a fulfilling life in the alpine.
FOR HIM
Alps & Meters Alpine Winter Trouser
An unmistakably classic ski trouser to be sure (it can be the last ski trouser you own), but you’ll also find the Trouser on members of the Alps & Meters team in the office on cold winter days.
Brunello Cucinelli Calfskin Hiking Boots
The hiking boot to end all hiking boots - pop off your ski boots and throw these on for après with the aforementioned Alpine Winter Trouser. These investment-worthy boots give off an unmistakable alpine flare, and are versatile enough to be worn with everything from a pair of sweatpants to jeans or trousers or even with a suit for more formal winter occasions.
Watches: A Guide by HODINKEE
We love watches and we love a good coffee table book. Our friends at Hodinkee are the go-to authority on watches, and their first hardcover book is 261 pages of beautiful watch photography and writing that will appeal just as much to the novice as it will to the seasoned collector.
Alps & Meters Cashmere Alpine Winter Collar
We’ve upgraded our take on the classic neck gaiter for this winter, crafting it from cashmere and fine merino yarn to create an incredibly soft, warm and protective winter accessory - a gift that can be put to immediate use.
Hestra Elk Handsewn Cashmere Gloves
Hestra’s amazing alpine gloves are the one’s we reach for before heading out on the mountain, but their dress gloves take things to a new level. This stylish pair is lined with cashmere, a welcome treat for your hands as you slip them on for a night on the town after a long day of skiing.
Long wharf Supply Ipswich Weekender
True to our roots, we love Long Wharf’s aesthetic that gives off classic New England fisherman vibes. Made from heavy duty waxed cotton, just like our Anorak and Patrol Parka, this bag will constantly remind you of your second favorite place (behind the mountains): the ocean.
Alps & Meters Touring Flannel
There are no shortage of holiday traditions, but one of our favorites is the prevalence of classic tartan patterns that come out at the holidays. The green plaid’s subtle winter pattern will add a bit of holiday flare at the Christmas dinner table, whether on its own or under a blazer.
Norlan Rauk Heavy Whiskey Tumbler
If a tipple or two are in your holiday plans, reach for these tumblers from Norlan. We love that they’re heavy, weighing over a pound a piece, and the sharp geometric lines remind us of the mountains, even if we’re not sipping the whiskey in a chalet.
FOR HER
Alps & Meters Classic Cable Knit
The Classic Cable is a favorite amongst our female staffers. With a super cozy turtle-neck and drop hem, this tightly knit cable is crafted from super soft merino and cashmere yarns. A winter wardrobe staple worth having in a couple of colors.
Suede Hikers
Handmade in Italy, and with luxe shearling lining and detailing, these suede boots (via Alps & Meters stockist Gorsuch) are a beautiful addition to any winter white outfit.
Alpine Cooking By Meredith erickson
Author Meredith Erickson’s insanely gorgeous primer on Alpine cuisine is the culmination of six years of travel through the region. Crafting a culinary map, Erickson regales the reader with tales of Fonduta eaten deep inside a wine cave, and leisurely lunches in cozy alpine huts. Travel tips abound, and the recipes are beautifully photographed and rooted in great stories. An absolute must-have.
Alps & Meters Piste Bomber
The Piste Bomber may as well be two jackets. With it’s attached powder skirt, it’s a technically adept ski jacket, featuring a waterproof lining and water resistant leather. Unzip the skirt and this jacket is ready for the city, in a cropped silhouette that’s perfect with denim and heels for a night out.
Tata Harper Holiday Travel Vanity
We love Tata Harper’s skincare products, crafted in the mountains of Vermont, to feed our skin when the weather takes a turn for the cold and blustery. This Holiday Travel Vanity include’s 7 of Tata’s most sworn-by products, and is all wrapped up in the perfect travel box.
Alps & Meters Cashmere Classic Pom Hat
A companion to the new Alpine Winter Collar in the same cashmere-merino blend (both of which are unisex styles), this may be the last winter hat you’ll ever need.