Plus Size Ski Gear: A Directory

It's about time ski gear came in size fat!

I hit the slopes for the first time this year thanks to a fun partnership with Lindt chocolate, where we had the chance to try skiing or snowmobiling. Now, let me be clear; I skipped the skiing and went straight for the snowmobiles. In hindsight, that might not have been my best decision (cut to me dramatically crashing into a snowbank, with the snowmobile flipping on top of me and leaving me with a lovely ankle injury - classic!).

Anyway, we were asked to get some ski gear and I immediately spiraled into a blind panic. Up until that moment, the thought of buying or even browsing for ski gear had never crossed my mind. Where does one even start? Determined to figure it out, I spent the next two weeks trying on as many ski-related items as possible from every brand I could find. It was… an experience. But eventually, I managed to track down and curate a list of places that actually cater to mid and plus-size bodies; and I thought I’d share them with you!

Ski Helmets for Bigger Heads

I rarely wear hats. Why? Because I have a HUGE head; something I accepted a long time ago. So when it came to helmets, I was skeptical. I popped into a few sports stores in February and tried on every helmet known to man, before a friend of mine recommended a ski helmet on Amazon, which I bought and tried on, only to find that it fit perfectly. I was gagged, I tell ya.

• The Salomon Pioneer LT Men’s Helmet (make sure to choose the XL option!)

There is also the Giro Neo MIPS Unisex Snowboarding helmet (again, get the XL)

Ski Suits

• 4505 Curve Icon Ski Suit (up to a UK size 30)

• 4505 Belted Ski Suit (up to a UK size 30)

• Water Repellant Pink Ski Suit (up to a UK size 30)

• Women’s Snow Suit (XXL)

Ski Trousers

• Mountain Warehouse Slim leg Pants (up to a UK size 22)

• Riksu Black Ski Pants (up to a UK size 30)

• Dare 2 Be Stand Pants (UK size 26-30)

• Plus Size Dare 2 Be Pants (UK 2x-6x)

• Bon Prix Waterproof Ski Pants (up to a UK 30)

• Curvissa Ski Pants (up to a UK 30)

• Curve Soft Shell Pants (up to a UK 30)

Ski Jackets

• Leopard print puffer coat (up to a size 32)

• Bon Prix Ski Jacket (up to a size 32)

• ASOS Ski Jacket (up to a size 28)

• Ulla Popken jacket (up to a size 38)

• Performance Jacket (up to a size 28)

• Dare2Be Women’s Ski Jacket (up to a size 26)

Wide Fit Snow Boots

• Helly Hansen Boots

• Moonboots

• SEQWL Snow boots

• UGG Snow Boots

• Hunter Boots