Weaver Denali Climbing Harness

The Weaver Denali climbing harness is a tree climbing saddle for arborists who climb and position all day. Weaver has built saddles for tree workers for decades, and the Denali is a practical choice for climbers who want support and simple setup.

Choosing a harness for daily climbing

Your saddle is the one piece of gear you are attached to all day, so fit and comfort decide how you feel at quitting time. Look at how the waist and leg loops carry your weight when you sit back, how the attachment points line up with your climbing and positioning systems, and whether there is room to hang a saw, handsaw, and a few carabiners.

Compare the Denali with our other saddles and harnesses to find the right fit for your climbing style, whether that is mostly spurring removals or long pruning climbs.

Try the harness on with your usual clothing and gear loaded before you commit, since a saddle that fits empty can feel very different with a saw hanging from it.

Fit, standards, and inspection

Use the maker's sizing chart and adjust the harness so the waist sits snug above the hips and the legs do not pinch when you sit. Hang in it on the ground before climbing.

Check the label to confirm the harness is certified for the work you do. Inspect the webbing, stitching, buckles, and attachment points before every climb, and retire it if you find cuts, burns, or worn stitching. Treat it as life-support equipment: it must meet ANSI Z133 and the manufacturer's instructions, be inspected before every climb, and be used only by trained climbers.