Christmas Gifts for Readers
Because sometimes it's just too grim to be outdoors, we've got classic mountaineering literature, autobiographies from climbing heroes past and present, glossy coffee table books and guidebooks to far-flung locations to inspire and enthral.
Alternatively, why not buy an Outside Gift Card?
Christmas ordering and delivery times
For delivery by Christmas, the earlier you order, the better! For the last guaranteed posting date, order before 2pm on Thursday 18th December 2023 (with Next Day delivery). If you're in a rush, we can email a Gift Card.
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£39.95Incl. 0% TaxFeaturing over fifty crags and sixty-nine routes in England, Scotland and Wales, Hard Rock epitomises all that is great about traditional climbing in Great Britain.
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£36.95Incl. 0% TaxThe latest edition of the Peak Limestone climbing guide is a stunning celebration of traditional and sport climbing across this popular area, illustrated with amazing action photos. It has been completely re-worked, with all the new developments and crags included. The crags have been re-photographed using the latest technology to give the biggest, most detailed crag photos ever seen; and the guide features clearer topos, better maps and enhanced descriptions.
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£34.95Incl. 0% TaxThe ultimate guide to Peak District gritstone sets out to embrace the best climbs across the whole of this, the most beloved of all the climbing areas in the UK.
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£24.50Incl. 0% TaxAn inspiring guidebook to 100 of the best mountaineering rock climbs in Britain, covering North Wales, the Lake District and Scotland. Learn More -
£21.99Incl. 0% TaxTwenty years ago, a small band of runners came up with an idea: hold a race around the Alps' highest peak, covering more than 100 miles through Italy, France and Switzerland. They expected a few crazy souls. Instead more than 700 runners showed up. Running was changed forever. Learn More -
£20.00Incl. 0% TaxIn an honest, page-turning autobiography, Leo Holding recounts his progress from working class lad to worldwide adventuring expedition climber. This is the story of a remarkable climber and free spirit who has been at the top of his game for over thirty years. Learn More -
£19.99Incl. 0% TaxIn 2015, climber and documentary maker Joe French was about to fulfil a dream of a lifetime – to climb Everest and film it. Then tragedy struck and Joe found himself at the epicentre of an earthquake which killed nearly 9,000 people.
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Only a few years previously, his team of Sherpa had been killed in another avalanche, and soon after that, Julie, his wife, was diagnosed with cancer. The accumulation of trauma took its toll: suffering from posttraumatic stress, Joe was haunted by the horrors he’d witnessed. In an attempt to find a resolution, he turned to his love of the outdoors. Running barefoot through the forests and glens around his house in Scotland, Joe discovered the means to find a return to health and peace of mind.