| We all know someone who's idea of a good time | | | | gives step by step instructions on how to build an |
| is hanging off cliffs. If you're looking for Christmas | | | | indoor climbing wall. This, of course, requires one |
| gift ideas for a rock climbing enthusiast, here's | | | | to have a space in which to build said climbing wall. |
| some unique rock climbing gift ideas. | | | | Basements and garages are typical locations, |
| Rock Climbing Gift Ideas | | | | much to the chagrin of spouses. Personally, I |
| You can always tell a rock climber by their | | | | wouldn't put my name on the "from" section of |
| appearance. White chalk fingers, bleeding knuckles, | | | | the gift card. You can expect to pay $10 or so |
| bent fingers and...a grin a mile wide. Whether they | | | | for this evil little book. |
| are climbing in indoor climbing gyms or hanging off | | | | 4. Climbing Holds - Climbing holds are plaster molds |
| Half Dome in Yosemite, rock climbers are very | | | | that are put on a climbing wall. They come in all |
| receptive to rock climbing gifts. Here are a few | | | | kinds of vicious shapes, which are perfect for |
| gift ideas that will make you a favorite with them. | | | | bending fingers in truly unnatural positions. If you |
| 1. Rock Climbing Gym - Most metropolitan areas | | | | know someone who has built a climbing wall in |
| now have rock climbing gyms. These gyms are | | | | their garage or house, this is a perfect gift. Since |
| typically indoor areas where rock climbers can | | | | each climbing hold is more or less unique, just pick |
| work on their techniques. Walls come in a variety | | | | the ones that grab your fancy. They come in a |
| of terrains and with differing holds. Membership | | | | wide range of prices, so it is often best to shop |
| costs range all over the place, but climbers will | | | | by what you can afford. Helpful Tip: Look closely |
| love the gift. This is a particular good rock climbing | | | | at the holds. If you can't imagine how a hand |
| gift idea for people living in big cities and who can't | | | | would possible hold onto a particular hold, that is |
| head off for an afternoon of knuckle crunching. | | | | the one to buy! |
| 2. Climb International DVD - The Climb | | | | 5. Nomad Rock Climbing Journals - A little |
| International DVD is a highly recommended | | | | self-promotion. Nomad Rock Climbing Journals are |
| financial planning tool for rock climbers. Why? Well, | | | | great gifts for rock climbers. These writing |
| the DVD contains climbs from exotic locations | | | | journals allow climbers to keep track of their |
| such as Thailand and China. After watching the | | | | climbs, impressions, people the climbed with, |
| DVD, the average rock climber will suddenly start | | | | routes and any additional information they feel |
| saving every penny from their paycheck, rolling | | | | necessary. Over time, the climbing journals |
| nickels and generally being as cheap as possible. | | | | become a history of climbs and a great keepsake. |
| The goal? To save enough money to travel to | | | | A great Christmas gift, you can see the rock |
| these locations for a personal rock climbing | | | | climbing journals by clicking the link in the byline of |
| adventure. The DVD can be a bit hard to find. | | | | this article and expect to pay $25 for the journal |
| Search for it by name on any search engine and | | | | with case. |
| you should be able to find it. Expect to pay | | | | As you know, there is simply no way to keep a |
| roughly $20 for this mouth watering movie. | | | | climber from climbing. You might as well give in |
| 3. Build Your Own Indoor Climbing Wall - You have | | | | and give them a Christmas climbing gift. |
| to be very careful when giving this gift. This book | | | | |