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It's that time of the year again when the most asked question -- "What do you want for Christmas?" -- receives the most common reply - - "I don't know."

All of which, of course, offers few solutions to the question of what to buy for the outdoor enthusiast in the family.

Well, after a number of visits to the Internet and a few calls to local merchants, here are a few suggestions, ranging from the absurd to the practical.

On the exorbitant list, how about giving the golfer in your life his or her very own golf tournament for six foursomes or 24 friends for a mere $1.9 million. Along with three rounds of golf on premier courses, 54 holes, each of the players will receive a fully loaded Lexus automobile, no matter their golfing skills.

Then there's the Jaguar 220 with a sticker price of $706,000. If you can afford the car, then you can no doubt afford the car wax that goes with it. An 8-ounce bottle costs only $3,400.

The Robb Report lists among its ultimate gifts a fly-fishing trip to Wyoming and Alaska for a mere $338,700, a Faberge chess set that competed in 1905 for the Russian commander-in-chief for $12.5 million and a cache of Gary Player golf memorabilia, which includes awards, equipment and even his 1961 Masters green jacket, for $5 million.

Among the more affordable gifts are these from Utah companies:

They start with a Supra Launch SSV 24-foot water ski/wakeboard boat from Marine Products. It will carry 16 passengers and comes with wakeboard tow bar and rack, cruise control, hot-water shower and $5,000 sound system. It can also take on 1,500 gallons of water to make it ride lower in the water, thus creating the ultimate wake for boarders. Bottom line is around $60,000.

Along with the boat, the serious wakeboarder needs the Hyperlite Byerly board. The price tag is $790. The style and design make it the choice of serious boarders.

Andy Church, manager at Kirkham's offered this list of "hot" items this year:

-- A Rolla Table, a compact table with room for four that is lightweight, rugged and easy to carry. Price is $39.99

-- A Turkey Cooker. This is a cast-iron cooker fired by a propane burner. It can cook a 10-pound turkey in an hour without all the oils and preparation needed for oven cooking. The price is $112.99, burner included.

-- Spring Bar Tent, made right here in Salt Lake City, is always a popular gift. This year the hot seller is the 10-by-14 family tent, which has three windows and front awning and sleeps eight. The price is $595.

The staff at Uinta Golf reported that the two hot items this year are:

-- The Ping G2 driver, with a 300 cubic centimeter striking area and is available in three shaft flexes. Besides its driving qualities, the price -- $297 -- is another of its attractions.

-- The new Callaway Fusion irons are designed with 77 percent of the club weight on the outside, which makes them very forgiving, something every golfer needs. The price with graphite shafts is $1,199.

Paul Spencer, at Sportsman's Warehouse, came up with a long list of popular Christmas items, which included:

-- ATV cargo boxes. Made of a solid plastic, they fit on either the front or the rear rack and are perfect for carrying all sorts of items, including lunches, cold drinks and tools. Retail price is $169 and up.

-- AirSoft Pistol. This is like a paintball pistol but without the paint. A burst of air propels a soft projectile. Price is $29.99 and up.

-- Fleece is a big seller this year, and this includes the Rogue Berber Fleece in either a vest or jacket. The fleece has all the qualities of wool but offers more comfort at a lower price. Retail starts at $19.99.

-- Hydration systems have been very popular in recent years. The ability to quench the thirst on demand is a comfort to runners, bikers, hikers and those out for a casual walk. Camel Bak is a leader in hydration products, some designed for winter use under freezing conditions. Prices start at $39.99.

-- Anyone headed into the backcountry these days shouldn't leave home without a water filter. The Katydyne water filter is compact and can turn questionable drinking water into a tasty brew. Prices range from $59.99 to $110.

-- Always popular with the outdoor person are wildlife and outdoor prints. They depict everything from beautiful scenery to people in outdoor settings, such as fishermen in a stream or climbers scaling a shear cliff. Prices go from $29.99 to $149.99, frame included.

-- Acorn Slippers are something everyone can use to warm the feet during those chilly moments. They come in all sizes and patterns, and the price tag is $29.99.

Kirk Myers, sales specialist at REI, listed these items among the top sellers this Christmas:

-- The Garmin Forerunner, a wrist-mounted GPS or global positioning system. It's something for runner, hikers, cyclists and those who like to know precisely where they are at all times. It keeps track of time, distance, calories burned and location, to mention a few features. It's about the size of a wristwatch and costs $150.

-- LED headlamps are very popular. One reason is that instead of a bulb the light comes from a solid-state diode that emits a bright, white light that will burn 10 times longer than a bulb. The fact it fits over the head means the hands are left free to work.

-- Two-way radios are, again, popular items. The range is from 3 to 7 miles. They are intended for one person to keep in contact with another, such as skiers, hikers, kids going shopping with parents and travelers in separate vehicles. Prices range from $35 to $99.

-- The ultimate gift is the Garmin Quest GPS. It's about the size of a wallet but has all the features much larger units have. Plug in a location, for example, and the Quest will deliver voice instruction on how to get there -- turn by turn. Plug in the location of a hotel in a strange town, for example, and the system will guide you back -- step-by-step. The price is $600.

In the fishing department, Byron Gunderson of Fish Tech Outfitters added to the list of popular gifts with these:

-- The Umpqua Southern Rockies Trout Hatch Box. This is a handmade wooden box with 84 hand-picked flies specific to Utah waters, such as stoneflies, nymphs and caddis flies. This is a gift suited for newcomers and avid fly fishermen. The price tag is $180.

-- The Emerger Pack from William Joseph. This pack can be used as a fanny pack or chest pack and comes with all kinds if features, including two hydration bottles. The price is $98.

-- If the individual you're buying for is one who doesn't like to apply insect repellents, consider Ex Officio outfits -- shirts, pants, hats, T-shirts, handkerchief and socks. Woven into the fabric is a synthetic repellent that will stay with the particular garment for at least 25 washings. The best part is insects do, in fact, avoid wearers. Convertible pants with zip-off cuffs run $79, hats are around $24 and shirts are between $69 and $79.

-- In the package department for the fly fisherman, the ultimate outfit would be: Sage TCR (Technical Casting Rod) for $710, Abel reel for $450, Scientific Anglers XXD flyline for $60, Simms G3 waders for $425, Simms Guide Aquastealth boots for $160, Bug Off shirt for $79, Wader Wick mid-weight bottoms for $50, Tilley Hat for $60, Simms G3 Guide jacket for $400 and William Joseph Coastal Pack for $130.

From Jerry Seiner Hummer, the ultimate vehicle would be, of course, the Hummer H2 fully loaded with 20-inch wheels, 37-inch tires, leather heated seats, satellite radio, upper chrome package and all the other luxury items one would expect in a luxury vehicle. Price tag would run between $65,000 to $67,000.

There are, of course, lots more gifts, but at least this is a start.

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