A more compact, lighter version of our versatile ATC-Guide, the
ATC-Alpine Guide is built for smash and grab ascents in the mountains.
At just 73 grams, this featherweight belay/rappel device is optimized
for ropes between 8.1 and 8.5 millimeters in diameter yet works with
ropes from 6.9 to 9mm. The oval-ized anchor-hole allows for easy feeding
and pulling of rope, and the device's guide mode lets you belay one or
two seconding climbers off an anchor. Multiple friction modes provide
the optimal amount of stopping power when lowering or rappelling.