2010 Gift Guide: Gifts For Sports Junkies

1. MSR Lightning Ascent snowshoes offer traction and flotation like no other. $285 at Campers Village. (7208 Macleod Tr. S.E., 403-252-3338, campers-village.com)

2. See clearly, look cool with Electric EG1s Corpo Camo BGDC goggles. $145 at Royal Board Shop Royal. (814 Edmonton Tr. N.E., 403-277-3601, royalboardshop.com)

3. For cyclists of all abilities, 10 Premier Road Rides by Cathy and Craig Copeland. $18 at Ridley Cycle. (223 10 St. N.W., 403-283-1421, ridley-bikes.com)

4. Asics Gel-Kinsei 3 running shoes are a neutral control, maximum cushion shoe for your running comfort. $259 at the Tech Shop. (2424 4 St. S.W., 403-228-3782, thetechshop.ca)

5. Icebreaker wool glove liners give warmth without bulk. $30 at Out There Adventure Centre. (151 8 Ave. S.W., 403-263-9651, outtherestore.com)

6. Practical, functional and fun to ride, the Dahon Speed D7 urban folding bike is $550at Ridley Cycle.

7. Get a little closer with Bushnell Powerview 8x21 binoculars. $13.50 at Mountain Equipment Co-op. (830 10 Ave. S.W., 403 269 2420, mec.ca)

8. The Suunto Core Extreme tells adventurers everything they need to know, including when a storm’s coming. $350 at Mountain Equipment Co-op.

9. K2’s Lotta Luv women’s all-mountain skis work wonders in all conditions. $950 at Ski Cellar Snowboard. (1442 17 Ave. S.W., 403-245-4311, skicellarsnowboard.com)

10. Burton’s cushioned Party Sock, $27 at Ski Cellar Snowboard.