Polarized Glacier Sunglasses with Side Shields

The Inception of Glacier Sunglasses

As you climb higher in elevation, so does your need for proper sun protection. In the 1800s, French mountaineers were after a pair of sunglasses that could do three essential things: protect their eyes, prevent glare from all angles, and stay put on their faces. Thanks to French eyewear designer Jules Baud, glacier sunglasses were born.

Well over a hundred years later, high altitude adventurers still have a need for glacier sunglasses. But only a handful of companies are creating quality, polarized glacier sunglasses with side shields. As a team of full-send outdoors people, we totally get the importance of sunglasses that keep your line of vision clear and strain-free.

Why Sunski glacier sunglasses?

When you’re in pursuit of summits, there’s extra logistics to contend with. You shouldn’t be worrying about bulky sunglasses falling off when you’re hitting a technical pitch. In crafting our own line of glacier sunglasses, we wanted to create sunglasses that can handle the task at hand without compromising on style.

Magnetic Side Shields

All of our glacier sunglasses—Tera, Couloir, and the award-winning Treeline—come with easily detachable side shields. These side shields give your eyes full protection against glare, making them ideal for activities on the water or in the snow. Plus, they are breathable, so your sunglasses won’t fog up at crucial moments. Just pop ‘em on before you hit the mountain, and pop ‘em out when you head in to grab a beer at the local brewery.

Lightweight Durability

Our frames are made from SuperLight Recycled Plastic, but don’t be mistaken! They are extremely light, but these side shield sunglasses are built to last. We specifically designed them to be stronger, lighter, and more affordable than anything else on the market.

Still don’t believe these lenses are sturdy? Our sun-inspired Helio Lenses are constructed from polycarbonate and pass the FDA basic impact test. The optical clarity on our glacier sunglasses also makes for an epic view at the summit.

Visual Light Transmission (VLT)

Paying attention to the VLT of your sunglasses can give you an idea of how much light is actually reaching your eyes. Without getting too technical, lower VLT means less light passes through the lenses. Most sports sunglasses fall between 60% and 30% VLT, but we wanted to take it up a notch for you. Sunski glacier sunglasses with side shields are all below 14% VLT rating, ensuring you have top-tier protection from the glare.

Polarized Glacier Sunglasses with Side Shields

Honestly, our side shield glacier sunglasses look equally awesome on everyone. Our goal was to give you options for your adventure sunglasses, so you can find a pair that suits your unique sense of style. Since most sporty sunglasses have that bulky action figure look, we took that as our cue to design timeless, laid-back frames. Wear your Sunski glacier sunglasses at the summit, or dress them down for a chill beach day.

But if you don’t need this level of alpine intensity, we get it! Check out our Ramble Collection of polarized sport sunglasses, perfect for lower altitude adventures.

Glacier Sunglasses for Everyone

Not only are the sun’s rays more intense at altitude, but the light coming off the sun bounces off the snow and (potentially) straight up into your eyes. When the sun impacts your ability to see, it not only obstructs your view, but it can be dangerous if you’re mountaineering or backcountry skiing.

So it’s important to us that all Sunskis, including our glacier sunglasses, are polarized and block 100% UV rays. Whether you’re strapping on your spikes or checking another 14,000 footer off your bucket list, be sure to grab the best adventure sunglasses with side shields on planet Earth.