The 9 Best Ski Goggles for Snow, Sun, and Fog
Owning a decent pair of goggles isn’t a luxury for serious skiers—it’s a necessity. Goggles are one of the most important pieces of ski equipment you can own for this simple reason: If you can’t see you can’t ski.
You need to navigate with ease from Point A to Point B whether that’s in a snow globe, fog, or the deepest pow day—and sometimes it also requires negotiating moguls and cliff bands. Fogged, scratched, dim, or flimsy lenses simply won’t catch the details in your surroundings unless it’s one of the most bluebird days (which we all know don’t come often enough). Reliable and high-quality goggles are a wise investment to elevate your experience and hedge your bets against a bad day.
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What to Consider
Choose ski goggles based on how well you can actually see through them, but also how easily they fit and fasten. Then consider lens technology, lens tint, style and price.
Locking System
Magnets and clasps are the most common types of lock systems for goggles that allow for switching between lenses. Magnets add to ease of use when you need to make a quick adjustment in the middle of your run or on the cold lift, while clasps offer a clunkier but simpler, and potentially more reliable, option to keep your goggles in place.
Tints and Tech
Goggles feature anti-fog coating, oleophobic properties for oil and smudge resistance, hydrophobic treatment for water protection, and spherical lens shape for better peripheral vision. Lenses also come in a variety of tints. Some colors are all-purpose while others are best for low visibility conditions, bright sunshine, or rapidly changing weather patterns. Without the right tint, it becomes even more challenging to pick out details in your environment.
Polarization
Polarized lenses translate to anti-glare, but this feature can add to the cost. Bright days and cutting sun rays can get in the way of clear vision and, therefore, your performance, so polarized lenses can be a benefit. Skiers who encounter a lot of icy runs, however, might want to stay away from polarized lenses because it can be hard to differentiate snow features from a distance without the glare. None of the goggles featured here offer polarized lenses.
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How We Selected
I took all the essentials into consideration: protection, versatility, comfort, durability, and price, in or out of bounds use, and more. Whether you’re looking for full integration or something to rock with a beanie, there’s a goggle for everyone.
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