Provides fall protection when climbing or descending ladders or vertical structures up to 300 in height. Applications include telecommunications towers, light poles, water towers, hydroelectric towers, stacks and any other climbable structure. Includes an energy-absorbing, galvanized steel top and bottom mounting brackets and uses a 5/16 galvanized steel cable. Incorporates cable guides to minimize cable vibration and wear and uses a stainless steel fall arrester, which can be ordered separately.