Holiday Gift Guide
If you’re looking for gift ideas for a mountain biker, hiker, backpacker, or lover of the outdoors in any fashion, perhaps a map will fit the bill!
I would be honored if you choose to purchase from me for your family or loved ones. Know that you are supporting a small business and a local Idaho artist.
For the Mountain Biker
Give a map of a favorite mountain bike destination! I currently have three mountain bike specific maps, with plans for many more. The shortlist for mountain bike maps includes Sedona, AZ, Oakridge, OR, Bellingham, WA, and Squamish, BC. If there’s a place you’d like to see please send me a note!
As a mountain biker dating an even more obsessed mountain biker, I’m always trying to think of bike-related gifts to give. The problem is - if he wanted it, he probably already has it. If mountain biking in Bend, Moab, or the Mount Hood/Hood River areas is their idea of a good time, well maybe this is something they don’t have yet! A map print you can hang in your home is a unique gift idea for the mountain biker in your life.
Mountain Bike Moab map
The great mountain bike destination of Moab, Utah! This map has all the major trail centers labeled: from Navajo Rocks, to Amasa Back, to the Whole Enchilada. A unique gift idea for mountain bikers.
Mountain Bike Bend map
Who doesn’t love mountain biking in Bend, Oregon? This map shows all of the bike trails in the Phil’s, Wanoga, and Swampy Sno-Park ride areas.
Mountain Bike Hood map
A map of the mountain biking areas around Mount Hood and the Columbia River Gorge. From the purpose-built mountain bike trails at Post Canyon, Sandy Ridge, and Ski Bowl, to the adventure rides at 44 trails.
For the Outdoorist
Gifts for anyone who fits into the “outdoorsy” category. They love to hike, backpack, camp, or generally just spend time having adventures in the outdoors. To be honest all of my maps are made for these people - the mountain lovers and adventure-seekers.
Idaho Public Lands map
A map print of all of Idaho’s designated public lands. A unique gift for the outdoorsy men and women in your life.
Frank Church Wilderness map
This map highlights a remote area inside of the Frank Church - River of No Return wilderness area that is five miles or more for a developed road. A unique gift for hikers that really like to get away from it all.
California Desert District map
This map is special to me, as the Mojave desert is one of my favorite places. The wilderness areas and, of course, Joshua Tree National Park are such unique landscapes that deserve a closer look.
Mount Rainier map
This artistic map of Mount Rainier is created by coloring the mountain based on the steepness of the slope. The result is a unique map art print of a stunning peak. A great gift idea for hikers and climbers. More of a Mount Adams or Mount Hood person? I’ve got you covered!
Idaho Hot Springs map
A map of all of Idaho’s hot springs. This pretty, graphic map print is a fun look at Idaho’s hot spots.
Idaho Mountain Ranges map
For the mountain lovers in your life! This map depicts Idaho’s mountain ranges and is a perfect gift for hikers and backpackers.
Colorado Fourteeners map
Know someone who’s attempting to hike (or already has) all the fourteeners? This is a unique map of the fourteeners that would be a great gift for hikers, backpackers and climbers. Click here for my other map of the fourteeners.
Bighorn Crags, Idaho map
Hiking the Bighorn Crags in Idaho earns you alpine lakes and granite peaks. This map imagines the Bighorn Crags on a moonlit night. A unique gift for hikers and backpackers.
For the Minnesotan
I’ve got a few for my midwesterners too! I grew up visiting a lake in Minnesota every summer, and I know how close Minnesotans hold their lake culture. To celebrate that check out my maps of Minnesota lakes.
Minnesota Lakes map
A map of all 10,000+ lakes in Minnesota!
Lakes of Minneapolis map
A graphic representation of the largest lakes (5 acres or more) in the city of Minneapolis, shown at relative size and location.
For the lover of Obscure Adventures
Admittedly, I currently do not cover the widest geographical area with my maps. While I have plans for more (many more!) there is a long list to work through. If you are looking for something specific please send me a note and we can discuss a custom map. A custom map would be a wonderful gift for the adventure-lover in your life. I’ve supplied some examples for inspiration below.
