Gifts for Climbers

I’m not a big fan of the holidays. It has nothing to do with my personal religious beliefs and it has nothing to with a troubled childhood, repressed memories of not getting the toy train I wanted or the cat chewing the X-mas lights and frying all the presents. No, for me it’s the rampant commercialism. And that’s exactly why I struggled with whether or not to post a list of reviews for things that might make good holiday presents for climbing partners. Are we jumping on the commercial bandwagon? Have I become a Black Friday whore? Yes to both questions, but at least I won’t play holiday music while you’re reading.

All of these items are gifts for climbers that don’t involve actual climbing gear, since climbing gear would be so unoriginal and in many cases way too expensive for gifts. Count on all of these to be sub-$30.

Pitch Video Magazine
It's a video! It's a quarterly magazine! It's an idea whose time has come.
Darn Tough Socks
The best sock ever. Who cares? You will.
The Art of Coursesetting
Aspiring and experienced coursesetters will love this book, as will home wall owners.
Return 2 Sender
Peter Mortimer is at it again! Indian Creek trad! Greenland bigwall! Soloing! Bouldering! Timmah!
Gunther's Big Day
So you sent V9, eh? Now try it the legitimate way. Heh heh heh...
Tite-Grip
Perfect for East Coast climbers... especially sweaty ones!
X Chalk
Dry sweat and sooth your hands, all at the same time.
Rock Chalk
Not your parents' environmentally friendly colored chalk.