Expand your playground with 7 adventurous gifts for any budget

Expand your playground with 7 adventurous gifts for any budget

Earth and sky, woods and fields, lakes and rivers, the mountain and the sea, are excellent schoolmasters, and teach us more than we can ever learn from books. 

John Lubbock

From less than $10 all the way up to big surprises, here are 7 adventurous gifts perfect for outdoors-loving family and friends on your holiday list. 

Gift idea under  $50

For family:  Snowshoeing chocolate fondue tour travel pass – Cypress Mountain –

 $35 child / $45 adult.  Price include trail ticket & Snowshoe rental

Join one of our guided snowshoe tours where you will explore snowy mountain forests and sub-alpine meadows of our winter wonderland with our informative and entertaining guides.

If you love winter and you love chocolate, this tour is for you! We will explore our beautiful mountain terrain before stopping to enjoy a steaming hot chocolate and yummy chocolate fondue. All participants must be a minimum of 6 years of age.

For kids any age: Snow Scooter  - Canadian tire - $39.99

Comes fully essembled and ready to use. Easy to storage.

• Stiga Ski Scooter is ideal for a single rider
• Made from high quality, high-density polyethylene for durability
• Features high-performance 120 mm wheels with five bearings
• Skis and wheels are easily interchangeable
• Frame is foldable and adjustable in three different heights
• Rider weight maximum: 110 lbs (50 kg)

For her: Ella Pom Pom Toque - Roots - $40

For the outdoors fashionista

For him: The Leatherman Wingman Tool  - MEC -  $45

Your go-to tool for projects around the house, on the job, or at the campsite. A great, lightweight, pocket-sized, stainless steel tool; the Wingman features an outside-accessible, one-hand opening blade and newly-designed spring-action jaws. With plenty of handy tools, and backed by a team of designers, assemblers, and manufacturing crew from Portland, Oregon, this is one amazing value. Covered by the Leatherman 25-year warranty.

Gifts ideas under $250

For him: Deemax 3 TSWP - Salomon - $160

The stylish, Softshell Deemax 3 has a clean, modern look and enough warmth and weather protection for winter's toughest conditions in the city.

For her: Nike Air Max 2016 - Nike - $245

The new Nike Air Max 2016 running shoe delivers maximum cushioning and flexibility best for runners seeking ultimate comfort underfoot.

Gifts ideas under $500

For kids: Otter jacket - Canada Goose - $345

Soft yet durable on-the-go warmth that easily self-packs away.

·       Easy to care for: machine wash cold in a front loading washer, then tumble dry low

·       Centre front YKK® reverse coil locking zipper, reflective trim added for visibility

·       Insulated internal storm flap, with a wrap over chin guard and brushed tricot interior for softness and warmth

·       Two chest drop-in cargo pockets with hidden snap closures

·       Two lower drop-in cargo pockets with additional side access fleece-lined handwarmer pockets

·       Over-stuffed with down for warmth and styling

·       One interior stretch mesh pocket

·       Packs into interior pocket with backpack-like straps for easy carrying when transitioning from outdoor to indoor spaces

·       Stretch reflective cuffs for comfort and performance

·       Reflective details on the opening and back of hood for visibility

·       Gosling Graduate System allows the sleeves to extend an 1½” to grow with your child

·       Down-filled hood opening is bound in stretch reflective trim for visibility

·       Collar and lower sleeves are lined with brushed tricot for softness and warmth

·       Internal glove hooks

·       Reinforced elbow patches for durability

·       Life time warranty

For her and him: Moncton Jacket  - Canada Goose - $475

Premium, breathable protection with a roll-out hood and seam-sealed panels.

       

·       2-way stretch, water resistant and breathable body

·       Hip-length; cut longer at the back for added protection

·       Brushed suede tricot-lined collar and windguard

·       3M™ reflective tape on centre back collar and under sleeve for visibility

·       Recessed, Lycra® stretch cuffs with thumbhole access for comfort and warmth

·       Adjustable Velcro® cuffs to protect from cold and wind

·       Single-handed adjustable hem, accessible through front pocket, to seal out cold and wind

·       Life time warranty