The 5 Best Ascenders. While these ascenders are perfect for helping mountain and rock climbers scale the highest peaks, they can be just as useful for other professionals working at height, such as painters, roofers, arborists, and emergency rescue teams. We've rounded up some of the best options out there for each of those purposes, from comfortable handled models to lightweight emergency backups. When users buy our independently chosen editorial selections, we may earn commissions to help fund the Review Parks.
