Don't underestimate the glare

As cold as it is on the slopes, you cannot afford to forget how brightly the sun shines up there. To combat the glare off the snow – and to save yourself from serious eye damage – you must always ski in goggles or sunglasses.

Goggles or shades?

In most conditions sunglasses are fine – as long as they are wraparounds with plastic lenses – but there will be times when wind, rain or snow demand that you are equipped with goggles, to preserve visibility and protect your face. Also be aware that different lights can require different goggles. We recommend these goggles and sunglasses: