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