How do I choose sunglasses for mountaineering?
The best mountaineering sunglasses fit close to your face, block UV from the sides as well as straight on, and stay secure on your head during scrambles and technical sections. Look for removable side shields for glacier travel and lenses built specifically for high-glare, high-UV conditions.
When do you need glacier glasses?
You need glacier glasses if you're regularly out in bright, snow-covered terrain at elevation, like ski touring or mountaineering. Standard sunglasses aren't built for that level of UV and glare, so the more time you spend at higher elevations, the more that added protection matters.
What's the difference between glacier glasses and regular sunglasses?
Glacier glasses feature side shields, a more wraparound fit, and darker lenses designed for the extreme brightness you get at elevation, well beyond what regular sunglasses are built to handle.
