Blue Ice Choucas Ski Touring Harness - Ice - Size L

The Blue Ice Choucas is a minimalist, ultra-lightweight ski touring and mountaineering harness designed for fast and light ascents. Its innovative construction combines high-tenacity polyethylene (HMPE) and polyester webbing with an aircraft-grade aluminum buckle, offering an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. The Choucas packs down smaller than a fist, making it the perfect companion for glacier travel, alpine climbing, and ski mountaineering where every gram counts.

Advantages

Weighing only 5.5 oz (156 g) in size L, the Choucas is one of the lightest certified harnesses on the market. Despite its minimal weight, it does not compromise on safety or functionality. The fully adjustable leg loops with a drop-seat design allow for easy bathroom breaks without removing the harness. Two gear loops and two ice screw slots on the leg loops provide essential carrying capacity for alpine objectives. The single aluminum speed buckle makes donning and doffing quick and intuitive, even with gloves.

Suitable for

• Ski mountaineering and randonnée
• Glacier travel and crevasse rescue
• Alpine climbing and light mountaineering
• Fastpacking and ultra-light alpine missions

Key specifications

• Harness Type: Ski Touring / Mountaineering
• Size: L (waist 84-96 cm, leg loop 58-64 cm)
• Material: High-tenacity polyethylene (HMPE), Polyester, Aircraft-grade aluminum buckle
• Gear Loops: 2
• Ice Screw Slots: 2 (on leg loops)
• Drop Seat Functionality: Yes (fully separable leg loops)
• Certification: CE EN 12277 Type C, UIAA
• Packability: Extremely compact, fits in a small pouch
• Adjustability: Fully adjustable leg loops
• Buckle Type: Single aluminum speed buckle
• Main Webbing Width: 44 mm
• Country of Design: France (Chamonix)
• Weight: 5.5 oz (156 g)

Recommendations

The Blue Ice Choucas is ideal for alpinists and ski tourers who prioritize weight savings without sacrificing essential features. Its compact size and drop-seat convenience make it a top choice for multi-day traverses and technical glacier travel. Pair it with a lightweight ice screw rack for a complete alpine setup.