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Holiday Gift Guide Part 3: Stocking Stuffers! | Your Local Gear Shop, WY United States | 12/10/08, by hotChocolate

Stocking Stuffers for Backcountry Skiers
Last week I put together a list of holiday gift suggestions for AT skiers.� Click here for Part 1 ($100-$1000).� Click here for Part 2 ($25-$100).� Last but not least, we've put together some stocking stuffer suggestions that any backcountry enthusiast would love!� While respecting your wallet at under $25, these gifts will be truly valued by the skier you love.�

Stocking Stuffers! ($25 or less)

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Black Diamond Orbit Lantern
Black Diamond Orbit Lantern
 Black Diamond Orbit Lantern� $29.95
Ok, this one goes overbudget by a couple bucks.� But it's so cute and fits perfectly in a Christmas stocking!� Lightweight, practical and bright, the Black Diamond Orbit Lantern is a must have for overnight winter excursions.�
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Backcountry Skiing: Skills for Ski Touring and Ski Mountaineering
Backcountry Skiing: Skills for Ski Touring and Ski Mountaineering
 Backcountry Skiing:� Skills for Ski Touring and Ski Mountaineering� $19.95
Last year, this book was published under the Mountaineers Outdoor Expert Series.� It has already come to be known as the Backcountry Skiing Bible.� This book is a must-read for every touring enthusiast.� Even the most experienced wilderness skiers will learn a thing or two.� For more info, check out the Skiing the Backountry interview with author Scott Schell. �
Bridgedale Precision Fit Ski Socks
Bridgedale Precision Fit Ski Socks
 Bridgedale Precision Fit Ski Socks� $19.95
Everyone can use another pair of ski socks.� Read the Skiing the Backcountry review to see why we think these are the best choice!� I also suggest the Bridgedale Ultra Lite Ski Sock.
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Life Link Slopemeter
Life Link Slopemeter
 Lifelink Slopemeter $23.50
Of all the avalanche safety equipment that you could possibly have, this one is the most likely to save your life.� By helping backcountry skiers to stay away from avalanche prone slopes on high risk days, the Life Link Slopemeter prevents tragedy.� It's a great gift because many backcountry skiers are too cheap to buy it for themselves...
Dakine Cool Tool
Dakine Cool Tool
 Dakine Cool Tool $9.95
Inevitably, backcountry skiing equipment (bindings especially) will break down when you are far away as far can be.� This nifty Dakine accessory will save the day.�

Hope that you have enjoyed our gift suggestions!� Please feel free to comment with your own ideas!

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That's Our Opinion. What's Yours?

Kristie wrote on 12/13/08 at 6:20:18 pm pst:

Every skier's stocking should include a costco size pack of AA and AAA batteries, IMHO...



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