Felicia Brower
Whether the people on your list are weekend warriors or simply just enjoy being outside, we’ve put together a guide that has something for everyone who loves and appreciates the outdoors.
We might be biased, but no matter who you're getting a gift for, you can't go wrong with a Colorado Mountain Club membership. People looking to get out on more trips will have access to a variety of guided hikes, climbs, and other outdoor activities led by experienced instructors. If they like exclusive discounts, they'll enjoy savings on gear, books, and other outdoor essentials from CMC Press and partner retailers. For film buffs, they'll get early access and discounts to incredible festivals like Banff Mountain Film Festival and Backcountry Film Festival.
Even if they don't want to use their benefits for in-person events, anyone who cares about Colorado's wild spaces can take pride in the fact that their membership directly supports trail maintenance, conservation efforts, and educational programs, ensuring the protection of our state’s great outdoors for years to come.
Here’s what we think you should get for the…
YOUNG ADVENTURER 
Coloring Colorado and Coloring More of Colorado by Jesse CrocK
Encourage young ones to unleash their inner artist and explore the beauty of Colorado with these books featuring illustrations by renowned artist Jesse Crock showcasing diverse wildlife and iconic landscapes we all know and love. From the majestic Rocky Mountains to the vibrant wildflowers, each intricate design offers a relaxing and meditative coloring experience.
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Campfire Stories Deck – For Kids!
This kid-friendly, create-a-story deck with prompts inspires fun and games, imagination, and colorful campfire memories for the entire family! Players pick one card from each set and then use the prompts to make up a story. Extra cards introduce families to the deck, provide storytelling tips to help engage children, and describe different ways family and friends can play the game, including a collaborative approach in which the entire group contributes to a story.
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National Parks A to Z: Adventure from Acadia to Zion
National Parks A to Z is a dynamic and fun illustrated book for children of all ages that celebrates outdoor adventure, history, diversity, and stewardship of public lands. Each letter of the alphabet features a national park, an animal native to that park, and an outdoor activity associated with the park. From "An Avocet Awakes at Acadia" to "A Zebra-Tailed Lizard Zonks Out at Zion," the reader travels from park to park, experiencing the landscapes, wildlife, history, and activities that make each park unique.
NATURE NEWBIE
Hiking Safety Handbook by Art Hogling
When you’re starting to plan a hike or trip, you’ll need accurate information from an actual expert. Hiking Safety Handbook provides essential skills and knowledge to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience when you’re out in Colorado’s great outdoors. With decades of experience and the latest safety research, Art Hogling, a seasoned hiker and expert safety instructor, equips you with the tools to navigate the wilderness responsibly.
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Wilderness First Aid course
Knowing and practicing how to help yourself and others could potentially be the difference between life or death out on the trails. Colorado Mountain Club’s Wilderness First Aid course teaches students the skills to anticipate risks and hazards, identify medical, traumatic, and environmental problems, recognize life-threatening issues, initiate basic care, and deliver a cohesive report. The curriculum forces students to think creatively, adapt to ever changing situations, and learn valuable leadership, decision making, and communication skills.
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Explore, Protect, Be Colorado Shirt
Show your support for Colorado conservation with a Colorado Mountain Club 'Explore, Protect, Be Colorado' shirt. This lightweight shirt is a great addition to your wardrobe, whether you’re out climbing, hiking, biking, or on whatever adventure calls to you that day.
ECO-ENTHUSIAST
A Field Guide About Colorado’s Unique Ecosystem
Colorado is home to so many incredible animals and plants, and we’ve got guidebooks that will teach readers all about them. From Rocky Mountain Wildflowers to Rocks Above the Clouds: A Hiker's and Climber's Guide to Colorado Mountain Geology to Colorado Wildflowers: Montane Zone, after studying these guides, your gift recipient be a nature expert in no time.
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The Best Front Range Bird Hikes by Norm Lewis
This groundbreaking guidebook combines the joy of hiking with the thrill of birdwatching. Covering the Colorado Front Range from Colorado Springs to Fort Collins, it highlights trails that offer stunning scenery, historical significance, and prime birdwatching opportunities. Whether you're a novice birder or a seasoned expert, this book is the perfect companion for exploring the region's diverse avian wonders.
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Colorado's Quiet Winter Trails by Dave Muller
The best places to spot wildlife are typically quiet, and this guidebook empowers you to explore stunning winter landscapes and embrace the peacefulness of nature. Veteran author Dave Muller has curated a collection of 99 snowshoe and cross-country ski routes, offering serene winter escapes. These routes, protected from snowmobiles, provide a tranquil experience. Each route description includes essential details like distance, elevation gain, difficulty, and avalanche risk.
CAMPFIRE CONNOISSEUR
Colorado Campgrounds: The 100 Best and All the Rest by Gil Folsom
Find the perfect place to set up your next campfire. Colorado Campgrounds: The 100 Best and All the Rest does the footwork for you, taking a candid, critical look at the finest public campgrounds the Centennial State has to offer. Rating key factors such as scenery, shade, and privacy, with intel on facilities, location, and proximity to local adventures, this indispensable guide—now in its completely updated 5th edition—features the 100 top sites in Colorado, plus 300+ other noteworthy spots.
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Wild Eats: Campsite Cooking by Nick Cote
Whether you're glamping in style or backpacking off the beaten path, outdoor adventures always work up an appetite. Wild Eats is the perfect cookbook for those who crave delicious, satisfying meals without the hassle. This cookbook explores the joy of culinary creativity at camp, offering easy-to-follow recipes for solo campers and groups alike.
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A Colorado Mountain Club Mug
Few things beat a fresh cup of coffee after a night of camping, and this two-toned mug is a great way to enjoy your daily brew while also showing your love for Colorado Mountain Club. Choose from black, dark blue, green, orange, or red.
PEAK PERFORMER
Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hill, 10th Edition
For those who love to summit mountains and reach new heights, this guidebook is a must-have. From planning a weekend backpacking trip to navigating the logistics of a months-long alpine expedition, from tying knots and hitches to essential belaying and rappelling techniques, from setting up camp in the wilderness to summiting glaciated peaks--this comprehensive textbook written by climbers for climbers covers it all.
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A Set of Rocky Talkie Radios
These compact and durable devices provide reliable communication, ensuring that you can stay connected with your group, no matter where your adventure takes you. Whether you're hiking through a remote wilderness, summiting your latest peak, or camping in the backcountry, Rocky Talkie radios offer peace of mind. With their long battery life, clear audio quality, and easy-to-use features, they're the ideal companion for any outdoor excursion. Rocky Talkie sponsors our Intro to Backcountry Ski & Splitboarding course, and these beloved radios have been tried and tested in their field by CMC instructors and members.
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A Warm Rab Jacket
Staying warm is crucial for any elevated excursion and Rab has jackets that offer all-mountain protection from the elements. Their Cirrus Ultra Insulated Hooded Jacket and Khroma Converge GORE-TEX Ski Jacket are two new releases that will keep you both warm and dry as you attempt your next summit.
FURRY FRIENDS
K-9 Dog Pack from Mountainsmith
Make sure your pup feels like part of the pack during your next adventure by giving them their own bag. These dog packs are the most “dogonomically” correct designs Mountainsmith has ever offered—now with added water resistance and storage. There are ample straps and spots for you to attach doggy bags, giving you an easier way to pack out pet waste!
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