Mountaineering and alpine climbing require equipment that's protective, lightweight, and doesn't hold you back, which is precisely what you can expect with the Rab Vapour-Rise Gloves. They're designed with dexterity in mind, which is helpful when managing ropes and pulling on ice tools, plus they're built with a rugged leather palm to ensure they're up to the abuse that comes with traveling in alpine environments. The Matrix stretch fabric blends weather protection with exceptional breathability, so sweat can escape rather than getting trapped in your gloves, soaking your hands. When you're earning your trip to the top of the mountain one vertical foot at a time, these are what you want on your hands.