Eight Christmas gift ideas for the rock and ice climbers in your life

If you are not a climber, it can be difficult to buy one. To help you, we’ve put together a list of items that every climber will appreciate and find value in. Some items, such as ropes and harnesses, are often best left to the person you are shopping for, as each climber tends to look for specific items. functions. However, some devices are more common and easier to find.

Ice climbing can be a miserable experience if your fingers are frozen. Help your climber stay warm by purchasing the Punisher Gloves from Black Diamond. Specially designed for ice and mixed climbing, they feature a 100% waterproof insert and a fleece lining for extra warmth. Dexterity, or lack thereof, can be a real problem when it comes to climbing gloves. However, the Punisher design allows for great freedom of movement while still providing warmth and comfort. Additionally, each glove comes with a knuckle patch to protect against abrasion.

Despite the attachment your climber may have to their helmet, they do have a lifespan. According to Black Diamondand as a general rule for all brands, helmets should be retired after ten years. To promote safety and risk reduction, purchase the Capitan helmet. Also known as a ‘workhorse helmet’, this valuable piece of equipment is equipped with more protection on the sides and back. The shell combination consists of expanded polypropylene (EPP), expanded polystyrene (EPS) and a two-piece ABS shell, all resulting in a superior design that ensures durability.

Most climbers will agree that organizing equipment in a practical way can be a daunting task. The Rado Racks team has created an easy-to-use 34″ wide wooden wall rack with eight hooks to help you organize your gear. This rack can securely hold ropes, climbing shoes, hardware and helmets. If you don’t need the 34″ rack we produce company also offers a smaller 18″ design with four hooks. It is easy to assemble and has a minimalist look.

It’s never a bad idea to have a spare ice pick in your backpack or gear locker. Picks can be replaced with modular technical aids if necessary. The Pur’Ice design is specific to ice climbing tools and is known for its excellent ice penetration and easy removal. This particular choice is compatible with Sum’Tec, Quark, Nomic and Ergonomic tools.

Mountain climbers tend to use chalk on every climb, so it’s always handy to have some extra lying around. Some climbers prefer to use loose crayons while others swear by refillable socks like the Refillable white gold chalk shot. Whether your climber uses socks or loose chalk or not, Black Diamond’s pure magnesium carbonate chalk is often a favorite.

While you’re shopping for chalk, check out Black Diamond’s recently released chalk bag. It comes with a fleece-lined interior, a brush holder and a bendable wire edge. As stated on the website, this is the “chalk bag of champions, built for our amazing athletes.” Every climber needs a chalk bag that he or she can call his or her own, and this bag makes an excellent companion on the rock.

Many climbers use their hangboards religiously. The Beastmaker 20000 comes with several holds, allowing climbers to target specific areas. This board has 45 degree, 35 degree and 20 degree slopers, finger sockets and jugs of different sizes. The manufacturer notes that this board is designed for advanced climbers. For beginners, consider using the Beastmaker 1000.

Carabiners are constantly being abandoned or retired. Help your climber keep their rack up to date by purchasing this pack of lockable carabiners – you can never have enough. For extra safety, throw one in Gridlock carabiner with screw gate for $22.95 to eliminate the potential for cross-loading.