Gift Guide

Play It Forward

• Snow Goddess

  

  Skis with a pink ribbon that marks money donated for breast cancer research with each purchase. A hat company that donates 5 percent of each purchase to the Sherpa education fund. And more...

• Mountaineer

  

  While a portion of the proceeds from the book Mountain go to support the American Alpine Club, there are some other presents the mountaineer in the family might enjoy that benefit others.

• Biker

  

  Given the ubiquitous black-and-yellow motif in cycling gear, it's clear that aligning yourself with Livestrong is good for business. It's evern better for folks with cancer.

• Itinerant

  

  There are plenty of gear companies with progressive business practices and well-earned reputations for pitching in and giving back. One of them is Patagonia.

Hiker

A year pass to the national parks is a great idea. So is a classic Ranger Doug's Enterprises poster. Here are the rest of our gift ideas for the backpacker in your life.

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