It is always nice when a package arrives and you know exactly what piece of equipment is inside, but it is lighter than you were expecting. That was one of my initial thoughts when opening the bag for the Mammut Zephir Altitude Harness.
![Back/side view. The harness has a gear loop on each side and is compatible for up to four ice screw carabiners. Back/side view. The harness has a gear loop on each side and is compatible for up to four ice screw carabiners.](https://wildsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/harness_ZA-2-525x349.jpg)
Back/side view. Mammut Zephir Altitude has a gear loop on each side and is compatible for up to four ice screw carabiners.
For mountaineering specific harnesses, this is what I look for:
With upcoming trips in the North Cascades, I’ll put the Zaphir Altitude to the test in the field.
Specs:
Weight: 215g
Dyneema webbing
Plastic and metal hip belt buckle
Plastic leg and dropseat buckles
Adjustable leg loops
Two gear loops and four ice screw carabiner attachment points
Color available: orange/grey
Mesh stuff pouch included
Shop for Mammut harnesses here.
WildSnow Girl, Rachel Bellamy, skis, snowboards and does just about everything else that’s fun. Rachel calls the Pacific Northwest home but is often romping around the mountains and crags of other states she loves. Whether on snow, rock, or in the sea, this WildSnow Girl will frequently have a camera in hand to capture the bliss of adventure through photography. See her beautiful images on Instagram: birdrachel.