Après-Ski Essentials After a Day on the Slopes
One of the pleasures of skiing is the time-honored tradition of Après-ski—the social activities and festivities that take place after a day on the slopes.
This blend of relaxing, socializing, and celebrating after exercise in the outdoors is sensual and rewarding. Après-ski activities can range from quiet drinks by a fire to lively parties with music and dancing at ski lodges, local bars, or restaurants in ski towns.
The vibe can be anything from laid-back and cozy to energetic and festive. Some people change into more comfortable clothes, while others might keep their ski gear on, sometimes dancing in their ski boots.
Think enjoying food and drinks at a slopeside bar or cozy mountain lodge, whether that’s gourmet meals and champagne tor casual burgers, local craft beers, and warm beverages like mulled wine.
As the lights come on and reflect in the snow it’s time for skiers and snowboarders to gather, unwind, and share stories from their day on the mountain.
The lodge might entice you to a bonfire or a dance while those seeking a quieter experience of après-ski prefer unwinding in a hot tub, visiting a spa or sauna, or simply lounging by a fireplace. We’ve found a few products that make all of that more fun, no matter your budget.
Schott Zwiesel Glas
We love that the design on this highball by Schott Zwiesel Glas looks like mountains! Schott Zwiesel offers elegance as well as durable quality for everyday use. Made in Germany, this specialty glassware is available in over 130 countries to consumers and the restaurant industry.
Made from Tritan® crystal, the glasses are uniquely brilliant, break-resistant and dishwasher-proof without weakening and breaking over time. The proven Schott Zwiesel quality makes the assortment the ideal choice for use under demanding conditions – in heat or in cold.
Après Beauty
Welcome to Après Beauty, where fitness meets skincare to redefine beauty in a whole new light. Their line of “post-gym skin” products can easily be adapting to post-skiing exertion. Après Beauty was born from a deep commitment to both your well-being and our planet’s health. There is an entire line of premium, eco-conscious skincare. The products minimize the environmental footprint left by the beauty industry—no sulfates, no parabens, and absolutely no animal testing. Plus100% recyclable packaging and biodegradable products.
But the product we’re highlighting here is the serum mist for face and body. Cold weather tends to dry out skin and so this is a good way to refresh dry, dull or scaly skin with a spa-like refresh.
Por Moi Skincare
Winter sports are tough on the face, whether that’s the UV light at high altitudes, or the lack of humidity, the wind chill, and the lower temperatures in mountain climates. After a day outdoors in tough conditions your usual moisturizer may not work.
Pour Moi Skincare is vegan, travel-safe, Climate-Smart® skincare designed to adapt to your environment, delivering targeted solutions for your skin’s unique needs in any given climate.
For ski season Pour Moi Skincare has day creams that are effective, clinging to and penetrating the skin and providing a hydrating barrier between your skin and cold, dry air. You’ll soon be looking fresh and glowing, regardless of how much time you spend on the slopes.
For leisure activities at high altitudes including après-ski, use the Mountain Day Cream, which hydrates and protects skin exposed to dry, thin air and elevated UV radiation—especially on crisp, clear mountain days when it feels great to stay outdoors.
For skiing at high altitudes in alpine weather, the Frosty Summit Day Cream is specifically formulated for extreme winter conditions—from snow-covered summits to Polar Vortex-level cold. The Frosty Summit Day Cream is engineered to defend skin from frigid air, biting winds, and indoor heat.
Best of all, the .05 fl oz pump-action cylinders won’t spill, separate, or leak in your luggage, which can happen with tubes, jars and bottles of moisturizer creams.
Truuce Bedding
One of the great pleasures of outdoor activity during the Winter season is coming back indoors! After a long day on the slopes, there’s nothing better than coming back to warmth, calm, and a soft place to land. We love that feeling of checking in to a new hotel suite and luxuriating in the sensory contact with fresh, high quality sheets and bedding. We also love bedding that stays on the bed and is thoughtfully co-ordinated. So, why can’t we have that at home? Well, we can!
Truuce Bedding was designed to elevate and simplify your bed linens—and it’s the perfect après-ski essential that transforms any bed into a cozy five-star retreat worthy of the Alps.
Truuce is a patented bedding system that zips the fitted sheet, flat sheet, and duvet cover into one seamless design. No slipping corners, messy duvets, or heavy mattress lifting. Just layer, zip, done. The bed stays crisp and anchored while you sink into effortless comfort.
For ski season and après-ski comfort it provides deep, restorative sleep after long days on the mountain.
Crafted from OEKO-TEX® certified cotton and Belgian flax linen that is breathable, soft, and built for year-round comfort you will have the sensory enjoyment of hospitality-grade linen. The design means the bedding stays neat between sleeps, is easy to change between stays, and adds that boutique-hotel finish.
Some of us end up waking in a tangle of bedsheets, the fitted sheet or the top sheets having come loose from the mattress and duvet in the night. Making the bed becomes a daily chore. Truuce is proudly woman-founded, and thoughtfully designed in the USA. Here’s more information on how the Truuce bedding system works.
CP Slippers
These Zen-like, weightless, low-profile, handmade slippers are a travel must that are easily slipped even into carry-on luggage! They’re a great accessory to take whenever you travel, because you can’t be sure your host will offer slippers as part of your amenities. But what caught out eye is the unique look and design of CP Slippers—and the story behind them.
The origins of CP Slippers trace back to the 1960s when a humble Andalusian family entered Spain’s burgeoning footwear industry. In 1981, the family’s patriarch traveled to Japan and was inspired by the cultural practice of wearing indoor slippers to maintain cleanliness and comfort.
Upon returning to Spain, he began crafting simple leather slippers for friends and family, laying the foundation for what would become CP Slippers. Now, his grandson, Oscar Arenas, has continued the leather craftsmanship with high-quality, minimalist slippers that celebrate the art of traditional shoemaking. While giving the sensation of walking barefoot, which is a lovely sensation after trudging around in heavy ski boots all day. CP Slippers are a great choice for padding around your chalet in the Sierra Nevada or a Japanese onsen near Mt. Fuji in winter!
Ryan Porter | Candier Snuggle Season Candle
And after you’ve turned down the bed don’t forget to select an atmospheric candle to set the mood. Perhaps you’d like cozy fall campfire nostalgia, or snowed-in chalet with notes of toasted marshmallow, bonfire embers, brown sugar, earthy patchouli, and charred oak. As usual, Ryan Porter | Candier has made a fun, pretty, atmospheric candle with a scent that will transport you to wherever you’d like to go.
Shop the full range of candles here.
Cerē
Some of us like to travel with toys, especially if our romance is new, or we know we’re going to need to practice some self-care while on the road. But it’s really important not to travel with toys that trigger searches, interviews, and confiscations. Consider a toy that doesn’t look like what it is.
Meet the Cerē Diviner. Its chrysanthemum-inspired petals flutter and pulse across the body’s most responsive surfaces, while a gentle piston motion adds depth beneath the vibration. Crafted by physicians from soft, medical-grade silicone, Diviner is designed for expansive sensation—an exploration of pleasure that starts at the surface and goes far beyond. It fits into the palm of your hand and looks a little bit like an ornament or a candle. It works in a different way to other toys.
Cerē is a luxury sexual wellness brand redefining intimacy through medical precision, modern design, and a deep respect for the body. Founded by board-certified OB/GYN and pelvic surgeon Dr. Amir Marashi, Cerē centers women’s pleasure as an essential part of self-care—bridging the gap between science and sensuality.
This is a beautiful toy that you can even leave lying around at your hotel or vacation rental without offending anyone or inspiring questions. This toy has been designed with doctor-led expertise and the intention of elevating the conversation around sexual wellness. The brand advocates for pleasure as a right, and we love that it takes non-anatomical aesthetics into account, so that you can pack your pleasure tool with confidence.
