"You have a friend. You love them, but something is clearly wrong with them. Their feet are deformed. They smell like old yogurt, and possibly they live in a van. No, you're not friends with a tree gnome. You are friends with a rock climber. Climbing has skyrocketed in popularity since Alex Honnold's documentary, . I have now been climbing for over half my life-far too long to be as bad at it as I am-"
"and the likelihood that you are now friends with one of our demented brother- and sisterhood is higher than ever. Every climber is fussy about the shoes, harnesses, and ropes they like to use, but here are a few things that might show your weird little buddy that you've been thinking about them. If you're looking for a starting point for yourself, check out our guide for Beginning Climbers. Don't forget to check out the rest of our gift guides, including our Gifts for Book Lovers, Gifts for Cold People, and Gifts for Bird Lovers."
Rock climbing has surged in popularity since Alex Honnold's documentary. Climbers often display pronounced physical effects like deformed feet and distinctive odors, and some adopt van-based or minimalist lifestyles. Climbers tend to be highly particular about equipment choices, especially shoes, harnesses, and ropes. Targeted, practical gifts that acknowledge those preferences can show care and thoughtfulness toward a climbing friend. Resources exist for newcomers to the sport through a Beginning Climbers guide. Additional themed gift guides offer inspiration across varied interests such as books, cold-weather gear, and birding-related items.
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