The Blue Ice Choucas Light is one of the lightest mountaineering harnesses on the market, built for ski mountaineering where every gram counts. At 84g it strips a harness back to the essentials without giving up what you actually need on a technical ski line or alpine route.

Two gear loops and ice screw keepers cover the basics, and the quick-opening leg loops mean you can step into it with skis or crampons already on. It's UIAA-certified for ski mountaineering competition, and it's the harness Andrzej Bargiel wore for his ski descent of K2, which is about as strong an endorsement as ski mountaineering kit gets. Choose it when weight matters more than rack space.

Why you'll love it

• 84g – one of the lightest mountaineering harnesses available
• Just enough rack – 2 gear loops and ice screw keepers
• Quick-opening leg loops – put it on with skis or crampons on
• Race legal – UIAA-certified for ski mountaineering competition
• Proven at altitude – worn by Andrzej Bargiel on his K2 ski descent

Good to know

• Sizes: S, M, L and XL

Who it's for

Advanced ski mountaineers and alpinists who want the lightest harness that still does the job on technical ski lines and alpine routes.