Mountaineering Ropes

I have taken an interest in Mountaineering. I need a rope that is suitable for the things I will be doing, so climbing up mountains. 

I have looked at the Mammut alpine dry rope, but I don't want to buy it until I know it's the right one. I couldn't find much information on the internet about the best rope for mountaineering. So if you have any recommendations please do tell. 

Thank you.

Alec Baker wrote:

You could start by reading Freedom of the Hills. It should get you on the right track. 

https://www.mountaineers.org/books/books/mountaineering-the-freedom-of-the-hills-9th-edition-1

Thank you very much!

"Mountaineering" can mean a lot of things, ranging from hiking up mountains with well-established trails to gnarly alpine technical mixed ice/rock climbing.  We would need to hear a little more specifically what kind of climbing you plan to do.  What mountains and/or routes do you have in mind? 

Seriously no disrespect intended, but the rope is more qualified than you.   It is a good choice.  Buy it, buy some books, read up, go slow, be safe, and have fun.  

Mountaineering means wet and icy at time to me. So buy a set of twins/half that are dry treated. No need for super long ropes....most mountaineering routes have pitches less than 50m. And by having two ropes, you can still do full length rappels. Sterling Evolution Duetto Dry XP Half Rope - 8.4mm is a good choice. Maybe something a little thicker, like the 9.2 if you want a single rope option.

Don’t disagree with any of the above.   Just don’t think he needs to think that hard, or decide what kind he wants to do immediately.   His risk of buying the wrong rope is even slimmer than his needs at this point to “fine tune” his rope selection.  Assuming he gets hooked, he’ll own several and will know better which way he wants to specialize (if at all) after he gets some mileage on any rope.  
he won’t regret any Mammut Alpine rope

Anonymous wrote:

I have taken an interest in Mountaineering. I need a rope that is suitable for the things I will be doing, so climbing up mountains. 

I have looked at the Mammut alpine dry rope, but I don't want to buy it until I know it's the right one. I couldn't find much information on the internet about the best rope for mountaineering. So if you have any recommendations please do tell. 

Thank you.

Jason find an objective then get the rope to match, not thenother way around. Tgen read Freedom of the Hills. The more you do it, the more ropes you'll buy. I have triple rated dry 30 and 60 m, as well as some some bulkier single dry for less crazy stuff, and 70m nondry for summer stuff. Remember you'll be dealing with ice and exhaustion and wet and cold and glaciers and god why do I do this?