Every Piece of Ski Clothes & Gear the Kids Will Need

When it comes to dressing your kids for skiing or pure snow fun, every parent focuses on warmth and overall comfort. Luckily, there are countless ski clothes options that embody both. Whether the kids are skiing, sledding, or building a snowman, here are our favorite pants and jackets for bundling up the little rascals.

Seal out the elements with these waterproof, warm, and durable snow pants.

• Shop girls pants: Elite Cargo Pant, $115
• Shop boys pants: Exile Cargo Pant, $115

Help your youngster keep cozy in these stylish but functional snow jackets.

• Shop girls jacket: Bunny Hop Jacket, $140
• Shop boys jacket: Kestrel Jacket, $160
• Shop toddler boys onesie: Striker Onesie, $150
• Shop toddlers girls onesie: Illusion Onesie, $150

A proper base layer is the key to keeping small bodies warm and moisture-free.

• Shop tops: Smartwool Kids' Merino 250 Base Layer Crew, $60
• Shop bottoms: Smartwool Kids' Merino 250 Base Layer Bottom, $60

Keep fingers toasty with a pair of insulated and waterproof gloves or mittens. Mittens are best for warmth, but gloves are less restrictive. Use the included clip to keep either style from getting lost during a day on the mountain.

• Shop gloves: Youth Montana Gore-Tex Gloves, $49
• Shop mittens: Kids’ Core Mitten, $25

Jumping in slush puddles and building igloos are infinitely more fun with dry feet. Look for a pair of sturdy boots that have good traction and can keep out snow.

• Shop boots: Youth Alpenglow IV, $60

Nobody wants cold toes while they’re building a snowman, so cozy socks are a must. We love these for the double-layer jersey knit that keeps little feet toasty.

• Shop socks: Kids’ Wintersport Stripe Socks, $16

There are plenty of fun options for snow-ready headwear: beanies, trapper hats, and even kids’ balaclavas for when they’re hitting the ski slopes. Choose from a variety of colorful and funky toppers-- the flashier the better for quickly spotting your kiddo in the snow zone.

• Shop beanies: Burton Cocoa Earflap Beanie, $30
• Shop trapper hats: Down Aviator Hat, $30
• Shop balaclavas: Cat & Jack Fleece Balaclava, $8

Help your kids whip up their own personal Olaf on the fly. Pack an extra hat, a few pieces of coal, and a carrot for a DIY snowman, or upgrade your game with a full-on snowman-making kit.

• Shop snowman gear: Snowman Family Kit, $35
• Shop snow tubes: Sonic Snow Tube in Red Buffalo, $119
• Shop sleds: Pull Sled and Cushion, $159
• Shop igloo molds: Snow Fort Building Kit, $23