Jagged rock, falling ice, sharp tools—our rope encounters a lot of rough characters in the alpine, which is why we appreciate the added burliness Mammut's 8. 0 Alpine Core Protect Dry Rope provides. Sure, the dry treatment increases abrasion resistance, but what we love most is the bonus aramid sheath that greatly boosts cut resistance under load, which helps us keep our wits when we or the rock take a fall.