The Blue Ice Choucas is a lightweight mountaineering harness that has been the benchmark for classic mountaineering and high-alpine ski touring for over a decade. Now in its fourth generation, it's been the go-to pick for mountain guides season after season, refined each time without losing the simplicity that made it work in the first place.

At 142g (size S) it's remarkably light for a harness with a genuinely wide, comfortable waist belt, which is exactly what you want on long approaches and hanging belays alike. Four gear loops and four ice screw slots keep a rack organised, and the waist speed buckle means you can put it on and adjust it with skis or crampons already on your feet. Choose the Choucas when you want one light, uncomplicated harness for classic alpine routes and ski touring.

Why you'll love it

• Light – 142g in size S
• Comfortable – a wide waist belt for long days and hanging belays
• Organised rack – 4 gear loops plus 4 ice screw slots (two on the waist belt, two on the leg loops)
• Fast on and off – waist speed buckle works with skis or crampons on
• Guide-proven – fourth generation, a mountain guide favourite for over ten years

Good to know

• Colours: White Ice and Black
• Sizes: S to XL

Who it's for

Intermediate and advanced mountaineers and ski tourers who want a light, simple harness for classic mountaineering and high-alpine ski touring.