🥃 What the Heck Is a Shot Ski?
Let’s start with the basics: a shot ski is exactly what it sounds like—a retired ski (usually an old straight ski) repurposed into a party vessel for synchronized drinking.
Typically, it’s a ski with three to five shot glasses mounted in a row. Everyone lines up, grabs a glass, and takes the shot in unison. It's teamwork. It’s tradition. It's questionable balance. And it’s glorious.
🎿 A Very Brief, Very Real History
Shot skis trace their roots back to ski towns and après-ski bars, where old skis were plentiful and beer goggles were common.
The actual origin is murky, but legend credits the University of British Columbia in the 1970s or possibly ski lodges in Austria or Utah for the first official shot ski—though, let’s be honest, the idea of combining alcohol and gear was inevitable.
Since then, the shot ski has become a staple at ski houses, dimly lit bars, ski parking lot tailgates, and questionable cabin decisions.
Why Are Shot Skis Making a Comeback?
A few reasons:
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Nostalgia is trendy—and nothing says “good times” like taking a shot off a beat-up Volkl P20.
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They’re the ultimate conversation starter (or ender, depending on how many shots you've had).
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With the rise of DIY culture and TikTok party trends, custom shot skis are back in rotation—and no, not just in ski towns.
Bottom line: they’re hilarious, communal, Instagrammable, and probably the best use for that old ski gathering dust in your garage.
🛠️ How to Make a Shot Ski (Or Skip the Work)
DIY route:
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Find an old ski (preferably without edges sharp enough to wound your friends)
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Get 4–5 shot glasses
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Use industrial-strength velcro or screw-in brackets
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Measure spacing for faces (nobody wants to knock teeth mid-shot)
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Decorate it if you're feeling extra
Reality check:
You could do all that… or you could just buy one.
We handcraft each one using real vintage skis from legendary brands. Each is a one-of-a-kind piece that’s seen more snow days than your friends in Brooklyn. We have cleaned the top sheets, dulled the edges, and added brackets that work with any standard shot glass.
🎉 When to Use a Shot Ski (Every Occasion)
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Après-ski celebrations
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Bachelor/bachelorette parties
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Housewarming gifts for your most chaotic friend
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Tuesday
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Office team-building (legal review advised)
✅ Final Shot: Add Some Ski to Your Spirits
The shot ski is more than just a novelty—it’s a rite of passage for anyone who loves snow, friends, and not taking life too seriously. Whether you're celebrating a powder day or just need a fun party starter, a shot ski delivers every time.
👉 Grab Yours Now
Because nothing brings people together like synchronized bad decisions.