12 creative rock climber Christmas gifts that aren't gear. Tis the season to combine two things I love – climb and create – with the holiday spirit…complete with quirky, climber Christmas jingles. Interested in one of the 12 days of climber Christmas ornaments for your tree or to use one of the jingles, get in touch! Follow along on Instagram for the newest retired rope art creations. 'Twas the Night Before Christmas 'Twas the night …

Missouri’s parks and public land provide welcoming playgrounds for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. Mountain biking trails wind through some; anglers cast their lines at others; and climbers take to the state parks with taller, rockier terrain — four of them at least. Thanks to the efforts of climbing advocates like the BETA Fund, that number could go up.