Hi all,
Please excuse a "newb" asking a certainly well-worn question. I'm looking for something versatile, comfortable, and under $100 (preferably well under $100). I have extensive long-distance trail experience and have summited about 15 14'ers (a few of which were in winter) Gannett Peak, and some of the Northwest volcanoes, among others. I'm looking to get all of the 14'ers (I know, such a trite goal) in Colorado and CA. I'm also looking to get Hood (turned back once at Pearly Gates in late summer because of rockfall and vertical ice) and Rainier soon. I plan to learn how to rappel this spring when I move to Durango from Colorado Springs, having good access to canyon country. I want to rappel in order to have an "easy" time of descending class 4 routes on 14'ers. And obviously I want to be roped to someone on a climb like Rainier.
So which harness(es) would best suite my near future? And perhaps I wouldn't mind spending a little extra in order to have long-term versatility. I have more glaciated peaks on my mind for the more distant future. Thanks.