Unique Gift Ideas for the Avid Hiker

This holiday season, finding the perfect holiday gift for the avid hiking enthusiast in the family can be challenging. With the convenience and ease of online shopping, consider the following holiday gift ideas for the hiker you love:

Gaming:
Non-electronic hiking games offer enjoyment to the hiking enthusiast while challenging skill with the adventure of the great outdoors. When searching for the unique holiday gift idea for the hiker in the family, consider purchasing The Knot Tying Game. Available online, at www.ems.com, the Knot Tying Game will provide hours of entertainment during hiking breaks, in the design and technique of 50 various knot ties. This is the perfect holiday hiking gift idea for the budget conscious shopper, starting as low as $6.00. As an added holiday gift bonus with the hiking enthusiast in mind, consider purchasing the card game, "Where in the World Are You?". Also available through www.ems.com, this 48 card hiking game offers a card game and educational program all in one with information and clues on various geological sites. Also conveniently priced at $9.95, this card game provides for a unique holiday gift for the hiking enthusiast and the budget conscious shopper.

Home Décor:
For the avid hiker, decorating a bedroom or a living room in a variety of hiking themes offers an opportunity to save art and photographic memories. Shelving and picture frames are great holiday idea selections for the hiker in the family. When considering home décor for the hiking enthusiast, consider a variety of outdoor themed shelves and frames starting at $11.99 from www.target.com. Include postcards or small photos of travel destinations frequented by the hiker. Additionally, when shopping for the hiking enthusiast consider purchasing a globe as a nice enhancement to the home décor with a guide to some of the most prominent hiking locations in the world. Available at www.walmart.com, starting at $11.99.

Apparel:
For the hiking enthusiast, owning apparel in a nature theme or items which compliment the hiking adventure, make for unique holiday gift ideas. When shopping this holiday season, consider hiking apparel, purchased online, through www.cafepress.com. When purchasing hiking products, such as t-shirts and caps, be sure to use a reputable company as many often support nature related, non-for-profit organizations. With shirts and caps starting as low as $19.99, www.cafepress.com, offers a unique holiday gift idea for the hiking enthusiast. Additional apparel can also be purchased through www.amazon.com. Addition hiking apparel, including Sharks AmberWatch, can also be purchased online as a holiday gift that will provide the hiking enthusiast with a safety alert alarm, compass and digital watch in a variety of color options. Available at low starting prices of $27.99, this hiking watch is a fashionable gift selection for the avid hiker this holiday season.

Guide Books:
As an additional holiday gift, for the hiking enthusiast, consider the gift of travel. Purchasing hiking guide books are made simple through online book vendors such as www.amazon.com. Books such as, "Desert Summits: A Climbing & Hiking Guide to California and Southern Nevada", will provide the hiking enthusiast with a unique holiday gift expanding the horizons and offering beautiful photograph views of the hiking terrain. Available at a low purchase price of $19.95. Also available, online, at www.amazon.com, is a subscription purchase to "Outdoor Life", a hiking enthusiast's monthly subscription can be purchased, as a holiday gift idea, as low as $9.97.

For holiday shopping, finding unique gift ideas can be a challenge. Considering an international traveler's individual interests and hobbies provides for a more unique adventure and personalized gift giving. When shopping for the international traveler, consider a variety of products with a personalized touch.