25 Most Epic Mountain Gifts for People Who Love Peaks (2024 Gift Guide)
Snow-capped mountain peaks are just something special! Even if you don’t want to climb them, mountain ranges always inspire awe. This guide to the best mountain gifts will help you find the perfect present for someone who hears the mountains calling.
Whether you’re looking for home decor to bring the mountains inside or a book about epic mountain adventures, you’ll find a ton of amazing gifts for mountain lovers here.
This guide will break out this list of the best mountain gifts into 5 sections:
Best Mountain Gifts Under $25
Mountain Clothing Gifts
Unique Mountain Art Gifts
Mountain Decor Gifts
Gifts of Mountain Books
While this gift guide will definitely help you find the ideal mountain gifts for people who love peaks, don’t stress out too much. Most mountain lovers will truly appreciate any gift that celebrates their alpine adoration, even socks, as long as they have mountains on them! :)
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BEST MOUNTAIN GIFTS UNDER $25
1. SIERRA STICK
Sierra Stick would make the perfect stocking stuffer for mountain lovers! This handy little stick is a combination of lip balm, moisturizer and first-aid ointment and is a must-have in any pack when you’re heading into the mountains. It’s made from sustainable ingredients and was created by an outdoor adventurer in the Sierra Nevada.
2. MOUNTAIN PRINT KULA CLOTH
A Kula Cloth will be appreciated by anyone who squats to pee when exploring in the mountains – and you can get one with a mountain print!
The Kula Cloth is an antimicrobial pee cloth that lets you wipe instead of drip dry when you don’t have access to TP. It can easily be attached to a bag and snapped shut to keep things clean.
Check out the “Answer the Call” Kula featuring the peaks of Yosemite and designed by She Dreams of Alpine’s very own social media manager Kellie!
3. NOSO MOON MOUNTAIN PATCH
Share the mountain love and patch up mountain gear with a NoSo Moon Mountain patch! This fun patch features a mountain peak under a moon in a shape inspired by a National Forest sign. It can be used to repair a hole in a puffy, a pack, or other outdoor gear.
4. KLEAN KANTEEN MOUNTAIN CAMP MUG
An insulated mug is always a great gift, and this Klean Kanteen camp mug is extra cool with its laser-etched mountain design. Your favorite mountain lover will enjoy starting their day sipping coffee and dreaming of their next adventure with this mug.
5. REI MOUNTAIN NALGENE
A Nalgene is the classic outdoor water bottle, and the blue Granite Peak Nalgene will delight any mountain lover. Get some mountain stickers to go with it (because what is a water bottle without stickers?!), and you’ll have the perfect mountain gift.
6. FIELD NOTES NATIONAL PARK NOTEBOOKS
For the mountain lover who loves to jot things down old-school, a Field Notes National Park Notebook set would definitely be appreciated. Pick the set with your favorite mountains, from Yosemite to Rainier to Grand Teton.
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MOUNTAIN CLOTHING GIFTS
7. GOODR ROCKY MOUNTAIN SUNGLASSES
Goodr makes fantastic sunglasses for those who like to hit the trail, and the Rocky Mountain National Park pair features super cool mountains on the side of the frames.
8. KAVU HILLROSE MOUNTAIN SWEATER
Wear your heart on your sleeve with the Kavu Hillrose Mountain Sweater! It comes in several different colors with a mountain pattern, so you can pick the perfect fit to flatter your mountain-loving friend.
9. DARN TOUGH SUNSET LEDGE SOCKS
Darn Tough makes the best hiking socks, and this mountain print version is super cute and functional when exploring out in the mountains.
10. DYNAMITE STARFISH KEEP CLIMBING MOUNTAINS TANK
Dynamite Starfish is an awesome woman-owned small business that makes cool climbing clothes. The “Keep Climbing Mountains” tank would be a welcome wardrobe addition for any mountain lover!
11. PATAGONIA CAPILENE COOL GRAPHIC TEE
Patagonia Capilene Cool shirts are my go-to for layering in the mountains. This graphic tee is comfortable, quick-drying, and comes in a variety of mountain prints.
UNIQUE MOUNTAIN ART GIFTS
12. EMMA MURRAY CUSTOM-STITCHED LANDSCAPE JACKETS
Gift some absolutely incredible wearable mountain art with one of Emma Murray’s custom-embroidered upcycled jackets. She takes thrift store jackets and embroiders gorgeous landscape scenes on the back, so each jacket is one-of-a-kind. This is a slow process, so new collections are expected each month.
13. PETER GILROY DESIGNS
Peter Gilroy designs stunning jewelry featuring mountains and other topography. From mountain range rings to belt buckles, these pieces would make a special gift for the mountain lover in your life.
For a more casual but cool mountain gift, you can also find hats and beanies with engraved metal accents.
14. RACHEL POHL ART
Rachel Pohl creates whimsical depictions of mountains and nature, filled with bright colors and beautiful light. Her products – which range from stickers to hats to prints to patches – make awesome mountain gifts.
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15. DRAWN TO HIGH PLACES
The artist behind Drawn to High Places is Nikki Frumkin, who makes watercolor and ink paintings inspired by her time outside and in the mountains. Her small original paintings make lovely mountain gifts, and most of them were actually painted in the wilderness.
16. WHITE RIM PRINTS
The inspiration for White Rim Prints ranges from mountain peaks to desert landscapes. Pick a perfect present for the mountain lover from a variety of digital prints, stickers, linocut block prints, and more striking art.
>>>Check out our guide to outdoor artists & makers for more about these amazing artists and many others!
MOUNTAIN DECOR GIFTS
17. SACKCLOTH & ASHES MOUNTAIN BLANKET
Give the gift of coziness with this mountain blanket from Sackcloth & Ashes. Made of a recycled wool blend, this bright blanket is equally at home on the couch or around a campfire.
18. HUCKBERRY WHISKEY PEAKS GLASSES
Raise a glass to your next adventure or celebrate a successful summit with Whiskey Peaks glasses! These hand-blown crystal whiskey glasses feature raised topographic impressions of mountain ranges in the bottom. Choose from the Grand Tetons, the Rockies, and more.
Bundle a set of these glasses with a nice bottle of whiskey made in a mountain town for an epic mountain gift!
19. MOUNTAIN NEON SIGN
Bring a bright spot to any mountain lover’s home when they can’t be in the mountains with this rad neon sign! The mountain range sign lights up quite bright, but also has a dimmer.
20. THE MOUNTAINS ARE MY HAPPY PLACE BOX SIGN
Keep the decor simple but straightforward with this small box sign which lets everyone know “The Mountains are My Happy Place.” It’s a great gift for mountain lovers to display on a bookshelf or desk.
21. MOUNTAIN BOOKENDS
Help a mountain lover keep their collection of mountain books contained with these cool mountain bookends. These snow-capped peaks are crafted from sturdy wood so they don’t slide around.
GIFTS OF MOUNTAIN BOOKS
22. IT WAS GOOD PHOTO BOOK
This coffee table book captures photos and stories from a decade that author Josh Endres spent exploring the High Sierra. The images and experiences will certainly inspire any mountain lover who knows how good it can be to spend time in the mountains.
23. MOUNTAIN LIGHT
For the mountain lover who’s also a photographer, Mountain Light is the gift you’re looking for. This book showcases Galen Rowell’s landscape photography and also delves into how the shots were captured. Though this book is a classic that doesn’t cover current camera technology, the real lessons are in the philosophy behind creating each image.
24. ANNAPURNA: A WOMAN’S PLACE
Annapurna: A Woman’s Place is the story of the triumph and tragedy of the first American expedition to attempt to summit this Himalayan Mountain. Author Arlene Blum was the expedition leader and shares the inside details of this trailblazing achievement for women in the mountains.
25. MOUNTAINEERING: FREEDOM OF THE HILLS
This book is truly the bible for those who want to adventure and climb in the mountains! Mountaineering: Freedom of the Hills is a classic that is currently on the 9th edition of helping people learn the skills to explore mountainous terrain in all sorts of ways. Trust me, anyone who dreams of hiking, backpacking, climbing and more in the mountains will appreciate this book – if they don’t already have it!
Hope this guide has helped you find some great mountain gifts! And if you need more outdoor gift ideas, check out our other gift guides below.
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Cheers,
Allison - She Dreams of Alpine
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