Rock Climbing Gift Ideas
Rock Climbing Gift Ideas - Home » Gear » Gifts for Rock Climbers - 100+ Unique Climbing Gift Ideas! Buying gifts for rock climbers can be a difficult task. They talk about weird things like nuts and bolts, come home covered in chalk, and then you catch them looking at your awful fingertips all too often.
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Rock Climbing Gift Ideas
You want to show them you care, but how? We've got you covered this holiday season with the best climbing gift ideas for Christmas, birthdays, and special occasions. Now's also a great time to get some good deals - check out the Black Friday Climbing Gear sale too.
With over 100 climbing gifts, we cover all budgets from stocking stuffers to "big" gifts. We also limited it to things they might not have and would really appreciate - so you don't buy something they won't use. We have sections on the best gifts for new climbers, the best gifts for boulderers, and great gifts for first-time climbers.
For most sport climbers, winter means endurance and stamina planning big adventures. Pro tip: You might be tempted to pick up some of the classic books on Everest and major mountain climbs. For most modern climbers, it's not really their thing. As an interesting climbing gift - one of the following books would probably be a better choice.
Climbing Books
Alone on the Wall Alex Honnold himself talks about his life and incredible free solo ascents in a free solo film.The Impossible Climb: Alex Honnold, El Capitan and the Climbing Life Further insight into Alex Honnold and his life - The Impossible Climb Overview Desert: A Dirtbag Climbing BookKloterzine Luke Mehall's latest biography author of his dirtbag
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days. Push: A Climber's Search for the Path An incredible account and build-up to the Dawn Wall - also an amazing film - Push Review Crack Climbing: The Definitive Guide The New Crack Climbers Bible, direct from Pete Whittaker - Wide Boyz Self-Coached Climber: The Guide to Movement, Training, Performance Almost Definitive Training
a guide for climbers of all levels. If they don't already have it, we guarantee they will. Climbing Training: The Definitive Guide to Improving Your Performance In addition to learning how to move above, this is the best book to learn how to train and how it works9 Out of 10 Climbers Make the Same Mistake Brilliant review from another legend.
Advice that cuts to the bone.The Way of the Rock Warrior: Mental Training for Mountaineers An absolutely incredible book that has helped many people overcome the mental barriers we all put up. The Rock Survival Handbook: The Unspoken Rules of Climbing Really helpful for climbing from the gym in the new year.
Inspirational Reads
Do other climbers a favor and get them.Rock Climbing Technique: A Practical Guide to Movement Mastery A great book on the basics of climbing movement that really helps beginners. The best new mountaineer gift choice. Solving the Problem: The Rise (and Fall) of a Rock Climbing Champion A great illustrated book for young children.
Life lessons for children from prodigy climber Ashima Shiraishi. Climbing gifts for kids. Most of them cost more than $25, but you can make great gifts for climbers you enjoy! Rock Climbing: Vertical Explorations Across North America A lush and indulgent 270-page hardcover picture book covering the North American ranges of Yosemite in the sixties in Yosemite - North America's climbing mecca.
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The Fifties: Iron Age companion to the above. Even tougher men do tough climbs with less gear. Stunning shots. Illustrated by: The Art of Ascent Another seriously beautiful book. Fantastic photos overlaid with magazine-style illustrations and stories. Only $20! The Complete Guide to Climbing Gear - Best Climbing Shoes - Best Climbing Ropes - Best Climbing Shoes for Beginners - Best Climbing Rope for Beginners - Best Climbing Straps for Beginners Inspiration is much needed for bad weather days when the drive is low.
Force your newly obsessed husband/wife to take a vacation (yes, an actual vacation. Active vacation days don't count) with you and watch these movies—just as entertaining for non-climbers. All the best climbing shoes under $20. Free Solo follows Alex Honnold as he attempts to climb the 3,000-foot El Capitan in Yosemite National Park.
Great For New Climbers
Without string. Multi Oscar and BAFTA win. If your climber loves not seeing it, we'd be surprised. Valley Uprising crowns Yosemite climbing in all its rebellious glory. From the early days of adventure and wine fueled first ascent to the murky rebels of the 70s.
An absolutely brilliant look at the history of climbing. Dawn Wall is not to be missed. The story of one man's obsession with Yosemite's monstrous walls. Death, loss, change, failure and finally an incredible attempt on an impossible line. Reel Rock 14 is three fantastic climbing doctors in one.
Watch as Honnold and Caldwell race and try to break speed records on El Capitan, Nina Williams on crazy high balls, and the small community of Joe's Valley believe. Every climber knows you're only as cool as the stickers on your water bottle. A classic is the reusable, BPA-free Nalgene.
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Guaranteed to last a lifetime and unlikely to be accidentally stolen. Available in a wide variety of colors and in either a large 32oz or Honnold approved 16oz travel size. For decoration, you can get fun sticker packs or look for more specific art from etsy/local artists.
Great For Kids!
Also consider donating to the enormocast climbing podcast and giving your address to receive stickers and support the best climbing podcast in the Bromuda Triangle. Nalgene Water Bottles 32oz Nalgene Water Bottle 16oz Nalgene Water BottleCool Stickers50 Pack of Outdoor Stickers 61 Piece National Parks Sticker Set REIC Large Stickers Etsy Boat Bananas - Solve stinky shoe-based relationships with this innovative gift!
It comes with a mini carabiner that can be easily attached to your shoes, smells lush and absorbs sweat and bad odors. They'll turn brown when they need replacing, but they'll last a long time. $20 at REIBelay Glasses - Save your friend's neck on those long hanging dog days.
Well done, does the job perfectly, sure looks cool. Different types, we have added two options. Check Price Backcountry - REIBlack Diamond Forearm Trainer - Part stress ball, part exercise tool. $7.95 Backcountrys - Black DiamondGripmaster Climbing Hand Strengthener - Available in a variety of tension strengths that allow you to individually tighten each finger for maximum hand strength.
21.95 REI Bouldering is climbing small boulders without ropes, harnesses or other equipment. Near the ground, it doesn't need much kit other than a good pair of shoes, a bumper pad and chalk. The boulder inside you doesn't even need a crash pad. The best gifts for boulderers end up being pretty cheap!
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