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Searching for ideas for the outdoorsy folks on your Christmas list? Salt Lake Tribune staffers who contribute to the Hiking Utah and Fishing Utah blogs have come up with some possibilities.  The entire list ran in the Recreation section in Sports on Thursday.   PhD Ski Light pattern sock from SmartWool Help avoid would-be skiing, snowshoeing and boarding partners from getting cold feet about the possibility of getting cold feet with a pair of PhD Ski Light Pattern socks. The socks feature 4 Degree Elite Fit and ReliaWool technology to improve durability and cushioning. $23.95

— Brett Prettyman