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Apres Ski 21st Birthday Theme: Planning ideas and inspiration

If you have a winter birthday and want a theme for a special party such as a 21st or 30th, the Apres Ski party theme could be just the thing! This theme is especially perfect for anyone who loves skiing, snowboarding, or just embracing a snowy, winter wonderland vibe. 

But, you don’t have to hit the slopes to throw an amazing Après Ski birthday party! In this post, we’ll dive into our top tips for planning a memorable birthday bash with an après-ski twist. So grab your ski poles and parkas because we’re about to hit the party slopes!

Looking for Apres Ski Bachelorette Party ideas? Check out our dedicated post specific for Apres Ski bachelorette and hen parties.

What is the Après Ski theme?

Après Ski (literally French for “after ski”) is all about capturing the relaxed, festive atmosphere that follows a day on the slopes. Think warm drinks, cozy attire, and rustic, snowy décor. The best part about this theme is that it lets you bring the magic of the mountains right to your party—even if your celebration is miles away from any ski resorts!

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Après Ski Birthday Taglines

It’s always fun to have a catchy slogan that fits the theme of your party to add to your invitations, decor or even just for hashtags on instagram. Here are a few playful taglines to set the tone for an Après Ski birthday celebration:

  • Snow Much Fun! – Perfect for a winter birthday bash full of good times and laughter.
  • Shredding Through the Years! – Great for a ski or snowboarding fan celebrating a milestone birthday.
  • Let’s Hit the Slopes! – An energetic tagline that captures the après-ski vibe even if you’re far from the snow.
  • Champagne on Ice! – A chic, wintery twist that’s perfect for a birthday full of bubbly and celebrations.
  • Après Ski All Day! – Simple, fun, and captures the relaxed, all-day party feel of this theme.

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What’s Included:

  1. Instructions and links to instructional blog posts and videos
  2. Buy me a drink round sticker
  3. Buy me a drink Instagram template
  4. Custom sign – 8 x 10 “
  5. Custom sign 16 x 20″
  6. Custom sign 18 x 24″
  7. Custom sign 24 x 36″
  8. Round favor sticker
  9. Rectangular sticker for mini wine bottle / favor bag
  10. Scrunchie Tag – US Letter
  11. Scrunchie Tag – A4
  12. Water bottle label – US Letter
  13. Water bottle label – A4
  14. Lanyard
  15. Drink or Dare Board Game
  16. 5 x 7″ Printable Invitation
  17. Mobile Invitation
  18. Photo Mat template -US Letter
  19. Photo Mat template – A4
  20. Editable tent fold food labels
  21. Photo Props

Apres Ski Invitation Ideas

Set the vibe for your guests right from the start with our themed Après Ski birthday party invitations are available as instant download templates that are easy to customize. They come in both 5×7” for printing and a mobile version for instant sharing with your guests.

As they are fully editable, they can be used for any age birthday or just a general Apres Ski party.

Après Ski Party Decor

Set the stage with winter-inspired décor like faux snow, rustic wood accents, and ski-themed decorations. For an easy start, check out our full Après Ski party list on Amazon, including everything from snowflake themed napkins to this amazing 4 person slamski – an Apres ski party essential for downing shots!

Après Ski Welcome & Table Sign Templates

Create a welcoming atmosphere from the moment guests arrive with our Après Ski welchttps://ginandgemini.etsy.com/uk/listing/1805649231/apres-ski-birthday-party-welcome-signsome sign templates available in a variety of sizes. Larger signs are great for greeting guests, while smaller ones can be used for food stations or party games. You can easily edit these templates to fit your party theme and print them locally or online.

Apres Ski Food Labels

These tent fold food and drink labels are cohesive to the theme and fully editable in Canva, making them perfect for your buffet table. 

Water Bottle Labels

Even your water bottles can co-ordinate with the party with our editable water bottle labels. Edit in Canva with your party details, then print and attach to your water bottles.

Printable Après Ski Photo Props

Make your photo booth stand out with our collection of 30 themed Après Ski photo props. They’re available for instant download—just print, cut, and start snapping photos! Perfect for capturing memories of your winter birthday celebration.

Apres Ski Party Attire

If you want to really embrace the apres ski vibe, consider making it a costume party! If you’re going to insist on skiwear, this would be better suited to an outdoor venue to ensure guests don’t get too hot!

Alternatively, you could set a color scheme such as white to reflect the winter vibes. For inspiration, check out our mood boards of Apres Ski looks below, or shop our Apres Ski Amazon List.

Après Ski Party Games

If your Apres Ski party is an intimate gathering of a few close friends, you may like to include some party games such as our fully customisable Apres Ski drink or dare board game. Fully editable in Canva, you can add your own rules, dare cards and even change the text and colors of the board! 

Buy Me A Drink stickers and Instagram Template

Another fun addition to any party is including a personalised QR code on stickers linking to your Venmo, Paypal or similar so guests can buy you a drink! Also available as an Instagram story template so far flung social media followers can also contribute.

Wondering how to create a payment QR code? Don’t worry, it’s all outlined in our dedicated post.

Après Ski Food and Drink Ideas

These mountain inspired food and drink ideas are sure to get your guests’ mouths watering.

  • Cheese Fondue—this Swiss classic is easy to serve and perfect for sharing. It’s rich, warm, and ideal for après ski vibes. 
  • Next, warm your guests with a hearty French Onion Soup; its cheesy, caramelized goodness feels like a hug in a bowl. 
  • For a fun finger food, try Bacon-Wrapped Dates stuffed with goat cheese—sweet, salty, and a crowd-pleaser.
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  • Pair these with a signature Arctic Whisper– A fun, creamy cocktail made with white chocolate liqueur, vanilla vodka, and a hint of coconut. It’s like sipping a winter wonderland! 
  • Finally, end with a festive Spiked Hot Chocolate Bar where guests can choose their favorite spirits and toppings like whipped cream and marshmallows —a perfect après ski treat!

Après Ski Party Favors

Send your guests home with some fun party favors packed into these Altitude Kit canvas bags. Pack with our selection of ideas such as these ski keyrings available on Etsy.

Custom Ski Pass Lanyards

These Ski pass Lanyards are a fun welcome gift for guests. Personalize with the host’s name and party date. Edit the template for free in Canva, then print and laminate or insert in lanyard holders like these.

Scrunchie Tags

Give the gift of cozy hair accessories with our editable Après Ski scrunchie tag templates—perfect for a cute and practical favor. Just add scrunchies like these!

Party Favor Stickers

 Add Apres Ski themed stickers to mini bottles of champagne, favor bags, or other goodies to tie everything together. Our range features both rectangular and round favor stickers cohesive to our Apres Ski Bachelorette Party range.

Both sizes are optimized to fit Avery print to edge stickers and are compatible to use with the free Avery Design & Print software.For more details on this process, check out our dedicated post How to Customise a sticker using Avery Design & Print.

Are you Planning an Apres Ski themed Birthday Party?

So there you have it—everything you need to plan the perfect Après Ski birthday party! Remember, it’s all about creating a fun, relaxed atmosphere where guests can enjoy great food, warm drinks, and wintery vibes. Now go ahead and start planning your snow-tastic birthday bash!

Don’t forget, you can get all of our products featured in this post for one low price in our Apres Ski party mega value bundle!

What’s Included:

  1. Instructions and links to instructional blog posts and videos
  2. Buy me a drink round sticker
  3. Buy me a drink Instagram template
  4. Custom sign – 8 x 10 “
  5. Custom sign 16 x 20″
  6. Custom sign 18 x 24″
  7. Custom sign 24 x 36″
  8. Round favor sticker
  9. Rectangular sticker for mini wine bottle / favor bag
  10. Scrunchie Tag – US Letter
  11. Scrunchie Tag – A4
  12. Water bottle label – US Letter
  13. Water bottle label – A4
  14. Lanyard
  15. Drink or Dare Board Game
  16. 5 x 7″ Printable Invitation
  17. Mobile Invitation
  18. Photo Mat template -US Letter
  19. Photo Mat template – A4
  20. Editable tent fold food labels
  21. Photo Props

About The Author

Melissa is an Educational Consultant in the UK with over 25 years teaching experience. Through her expertise in creating educational resources for children she opened her Etsy shop, Gin&Gemini, in 2022 and quickly expanded her offering into the party planning niche, offering a range of physical and digital products for children’s parties, family celebrations, holidays and the bachelorette / hen party niche. She lives on a farm with her husband, young daughter and cats.

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