The Clear Winner of our Guide Pick Program for Harnesses
Go for the summit! ALTITUDE is a lightweight harness with a simple design that allows you to put on the harness without taking off your skis or crampons. It’s the ideal companion for ski touring or mountaineering. Two gear loops allow you to carry all the gear you need for excursions in the mountains.
Doubleback light buckle and fastening strap are easy to operate, even with gloves
Extremely thin and flexible waistbelt and leg loops with WIREFRAME technology; high-modulus polyethylene (HMPE) strands provide optimal load distribution without using foam
So lightweight and comfortable, you'll hardly notice you're wearing a harness while walking or hanging
2 gear loops carry and organize your gear
Retainers with silicone interior on each leg loop let you carry an ice screw
Comes in a protective carry pouch
Made with nylon monofilament, polyester, high-modulus polyethylene and aluminum
The Clear Winner of our Guide Pick Program for Harnesses
Go for the summit! ALTITUDE is a lightweight harness with a simple design that allows you to put on the harness without taking off your skis or crampons. It’s the ideal companion for ski touring or mountaineering. Two gear loops allow you to carry all the gear you need for excursions in the mountains.
Details/Features
Doubleback light buckle and fastening strap are easy to operate, even with gloves
Extremely thin and flexible waistbelt and leg loops with WIREFRAME technology; high-modulus polyethylene (HMPE) strands provide optimal load distribution without using foam
So lightweight and comfortable, you'll hardly notice you're wearing a harness while walking or hanging
2 gear loops carry and organize your gear
Retainers with silicone interior on each leg loop let you carry an ice screw
Comes in a protective carry pouch
Made with nylon monofilament, polyester, high-modulus polyethylene and aluminum
Over 60 RMI Guides collectively spend 10,000+ days a year on the world's highest mountains.
Step 2
Guides are given a survey at the end of the season to find out what their favorite gear is, and why.
Step 3
The top products in each category are identified and stamped Guide Pick™ Just look for the logo!
Guide Pick
I love the Petzl Altitude harness. It is super lightweight and very comfortable, especially on long expeditions such as Denali.
- Emma Lyddan, RMI Expeditions Guide