5 gifts for climbers this Christmas
I'm a big believer in shopping locally, using independent producers and donating to charity. However, it can be difficult knowing where to start shopping (especially if it's not your sport) so, if you’re struggling to know what to buy the climber in your life this Christmas, take a look at these 5 ideas.
As a bonus, buying from one of these will also leave you with the feel good factor!
1. Made by Scavenger
Made by Scavenger
Designed and made in Sheffield, Scavenger take old climbing equipment and turn it into completely new products such as belts, purses and chalk bags made from recycled climbing rope.
Climbers can also donate their old gear at collection points in climbing centres around the UK - recycling at it's best.
http://www.madebyscavenger.com/
Image from Scavenger website
2. INK t-shirt by Tessa Lyons
INK t-shirt by Tessa Lyons
Artist and climber, Tessa Lyons, has created a set of t-shirt designs with ink drawings of either Stanage Edge or Yosemite (both iconic places for climbers).
The t-shirts are 100% organic and there's a choice of colours in both male and female designs.
http://www.tessalyons.co.uk/gallery
Image from Tessa Lyons website
3. Climb On
Skin Nourishment - Climb On
Climb On was developed by a lady in her kitchen (check the story on the website) when her sister came back from climbing and wanted something to help soothe her hands after a day at the crag.
The bar is 100% plant based food grade ingredients and contains beeswax. It's great to pack into cuts and dry skin when you go to bed at night - they miraculously heal by morning.
https://skinourishment.com/ the website link is for the site in USA, but Climb On is available in lots of climbing related outlets in the UK.
Image from Skin Nourishment website
4. Climbing DVD
Climbing DVD's
When the weather is miserable and it's time to curl up in front of the TV, we climbers love nothing more than watching a good inspiring DVD.
Here in the UK, we're blessed with some great independent film producers - two of my favourites are Light Shed Pictures and Posing Productions
Also, check out this previous post to see some climbing DVD reviews.
5. Climbers Against Cancer (CAC)
CAC beanies
My colourful and cosy CAC beanie is a firm favourite in my hat collection.
Purchase from CAC and you will be donating money directly to researching a cure for cancer. If that's not enough to tempt you, the products are pretty fab too ;)
Hopefully, these ideas have given you a great starting point.
Check these links for more ideas:
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