If they were a surfboard, they’d be the Hypto Crypto. Mountain bike? They’d be the trail bike…maybe even a down-country. Skis? They’d be the all-mountains. By doing it all with ease, no matter the conditions or the use case, Smith’s Riptide sunglasses are your one-choice quiver killer, no matter where or why you’ve strapped them […]
Finding the best sunglasses for the mountains is about more than style; it’s about performance in a landscape that offers no mercy to low-quality optics. At 10,000 feet, UV radiation is significantly more intense, and a Teton Pass whiteout can leave you blind without the right technical lenses. We don’t do “office-chair reviews” here. Our collective of […]
Vuarnet sunglasses growing up in the 80s and 90s and clearly well before than have always been iconic. The French company designs some of not only the most stylish sunglass offerings but technically superior than most in the market. This particular style is no exception. The Ice Round are certainly an all around statement piece. […]
The Costa Del Mar brand is synonymous with high-quality fishing sunglasses—and for good reason. They have consistently been a leader in fishing sunglasses development since their founding in 1983, quickly rising to the top in terms of polarized lens technology. However, they changed the game in 1998 with the introduction of their patented 580® lens, […]
Smith pulls the Slider straight from the ’90s archive, reviving the nostalgic wraparound silhouette while delivering the modern performance the brand is known for. Features like ChromaPop lenses, an Evolve™ bio-based frame, and a smudge-resistant finish bring these classic shades firmly into the present. With June-uary in full effect across the PNW, I put the […]
The first thing I noticed about the VALLON Heron Mountain Glasses is that every time I wear them, people comment on how cool they look. I constantly get compliments. These glasses have a truly iconic design, and VALLON has built a legendary reputation for making stylish, functional eyewear. When I opened the box, I was […]
Testing the POC Aspire in the Tetons Hanging out with Mike of Mountain Weekly News at his office early winter 2026 talking about shred and growing a family. In true Mike fashion he said “want to review some sunglasses” I was very hesitant at first as I own lots of sunglasses and with a growing […]
Finding the best sunglasses for the mountains is about more than style; it’s about performance in a landscape that offers no mercy to low-quality optics. At 10,000 feet, UV radiation is significantly more intense, and a Teton Pass whiteout can leave you blind without the right technical lenses. This year marks the 60th anniversary of Smith Optics, […]
Over the past few years, I have found myself spending more time in the backcountry than the resort, which means I have been trading my usual helmet and goggle set-up for something more lightweight. That means I am now usually in glasses on both the ascent and descent. I have been hunting for the perfect […]
Why are they sold out on the Dragon website? Because they’re great. I tested the Jam LL H2O Polar Sunglasses from Dragon while biking and lifestyling around Jackson. Whether the roads were dusty or paved, the Jams kept us looking stylish and our eyes protected. For those yearning for aquatic adventures, they passed our kitchen […]