A Comprehensive Holiday Guide to Climber Gift-Giving
‘Tis the season of gift-giving! Shopping for a climber friend but not sure what to get them? We have your back: this gift guide will put you well on your way to becoming the #1 gift giver this season. As an added bonus, we carry most of these items in our very own retail shops, so you don’t have to do any searching. Happy gifting!
FOR THE ROUTE CLIMBER
BLACK DIAMOND HALF DOME HELMET $59.95
Want to show that you care but don’t want to break the bank? Keep your loved one safe in this helmet.
METOLIUS PAS 22 $33.95
Have a trad climber in your life? Can’t pass on this gift.
EDELRID OHM ASSISTED BRAKING DEVICE $129.95
This device will do the heavy lifting while bringing some balance to a belaytionship. Used for climbing partners that are drastically different in weight.
FOR THE BOULDERERS
ORGANIC LUNCH BAG CHALK BUCKET $33
Chalk + lunch not included.
TOPO BOULDER PANTS $89
All-in-one style + comfort.
FRICTION LABS SECRET STUFF (LIQUID CHALK) $19
This not-so-secret-anymore stuff allows you to use less while sending more. Available in an alcohol-free version as well.
ABOVE AND BEYOND
For the Youngin’s: LA SPORTIVA STICKIT CLIMBING SHOES $48
Never too early to become obsessed with climbing.
For the commuter: TOPO ROVER PACK $139
Described as “the Goldilocks of rucksacks—not too big, not too small, not too fancy, not too simple,” i.e. the perfect gift.
For the Boulderer: ORGANIC CRASH PADS $38 - 349
Give your boulderer friend a soft catch from afar with Organic’s wide selection of crash pads.
For the Route/Trad Climber: STERLING HELIX 9.5MM ROPE $314.95
Small but mighty. The perfect blend of ease, durability, and lightness.
STOCKING STUFFERS FOR ANY CLIMBER
TINYBETA KEYCHAIN $25
Arguably more comfortable than your last downsized aggressive pair of shoes, these TinyBeta keychains are hand-sculpted right here in Long Island City by a Cliffs member! Support a local artist and fellow climber with this perfect tiny gift—available in a variety of styles and colors.
FRIENDLY FOOT SHOE DISINFECTANT + DEODORIZER $10.99
A gift for them that’s really a gift for you.
METOLIUS GRIP SAVER PLUS $17.95
Equal parts training tool + stress reliever—for when you can’t help but get frustrated at your project.
PRANA GRAPHIC CHALK BAG $20
Combination statement piece + chalk bag, for the loud ones in your life.
WOMEN WHO DARE: NORTH AMERICA’S MOST INSPIRING WOMEN CLIMBERS $29.95
This one is self-explanatory.
DARN TOUGH HIKER MICRO CREW CUSHION $23
Make the walk to the crag much nicer with these socks, available in several designs and styles!
OTHER GIFT IDEAS FOR ALL
CLIFFS LOGO T-SHIRT - $16
Rep your favorite gym with your new favorite shirt.
CLEARANCE APPAREL - UP TO 50% OFF
Check out our clearance selection and score some stylish apparel!
GIFT CARDS - $5 - $500
And finally, the easiest gift of them all: a Cliffs gift card! These can be used for passes, classes, and/or any retail goods at any Cliffs location, so there’s no going wrong with this gift. Gift Cards can be purchased at the front desk or online here. Spend $100+ and get a free Cliffs t-shirt!
Happy gifting + happier climbing!