The Cliffs-Approved Holiday Gift Guide for Every Kind of Climber

Climbers and friends of climbers alike are put in the yearly conundrum of what to buy their friends as holiday gifts. We at The Cliffs have nothing better to think about, so we're here to help you out. For those of you who procrastinated, don't fret: you can find a lot of these items  in our shop (marked with a *). The rest are secrets of the trade, available online only.

For Boulderers:

Sublime Brushes

A densely-packed boars hair or nylon brush with a secret compartment that can fit a custom Climb On bar.

Antihydral

For the obsessive ones. Originally developed for feet, this intense skin drying and toughening cream found its way to professional foosball players to keep their hands from sweating before climbers picked up on it. Use sparingly: a little goes a long way.

Finger Massager

A ring that uses acupressure to get at the tights spots in those crimping joints.

Friction Labs Sample Pack

This company changed the name of the chalk game when they came out with their high-magnesium-carbonate content chalk.

1. Sublime Brush* - $11.95, $15.95
2. Antihydral - $21.95
3. Finger Massager* - $4.99
4. Friction Labs Sample Pack* - $8.00

For Route Climbers:

Belaggles

An awesome gift that will literally save your neck. Belay in comfort and style with these bad boys.

Black Diamond Stone Climbing Gloves

Keep your skin smooth and your callouses crack-free.

Mammut Realization Shorts

They may pack a punch to your wallet, but these harness/pants hybrid are known to be the most comfortable way to rope up imagined.

Tikkina Headlamp

A must-have for every outdoorsman. The Tikkina offers 80-lumen brightness, perfect for camping and climbing.

1. Belaggles - $89.99
2. Belay gloves - $32.95
3. Mammut Harness Pants - $199.95
4. Tikkina Headlamp* - $19.95

For the Fashionable

So iLL Leggings

Embrace color and flare with these statement leggings.

Strong Island City Open-Back Tee

The first batch of these sold out in less than a week - a simple and sleek design with an open panel in the back for maximum back muscle exposure.

Mojo Shorts

Lightweight, versatile, and in enough colors to keep you looking fresh.

Cliffs Script Pullover Hoody

Rep the Cliffs with this cozy and cool unisex  hoody. We're having a buy one get one half off sale through the holiday, so might as well.

1. So-iLL Leggings* - $54
2. Strong Island City Open-Back Tee* - $20
3. Mojo Shorts* - $50
4. Cliffs Script Pullover Hoody* - $30

For the Dirtbag:

Organic Crag Pack

A durable, spacious pack made in the USA, customizable in every color.

Sexy Batch Cookies

This Chocolate Chip with Himalayan Pink Salt may seem like the best thing you've ever tasted. But then you'll try the Nutella cookie.

Friendly Foot Shoe Deodorizer

Drop a hint with your gift this season! Friendly Foot is a tried and tested powder that will eliminate all that foot stink from your mankiest of shoes.

Ca$h Money

Let's be honest. What does every on the road climber need the most? The dollars. 

1. Organic Crag Pack* - $94.95
2. Sexy Batch Cookies* - $3/cookie
3. Friendly Foot* - $10.99
4. Cash money - $$$

And last but not least, a  Cliffs Gift Card, now available for purchase online, is the most practical stocking stuffer for any climber. Help them catch up on their membership dues, buy something from our retail shop, or have a party. No matter what you choose, the Cliffs wishes you all a happy holiday season!