Ski goggles
Sealed eyewear that protects the eyes from wind, snow and glare and keeps the slope visible.
Overview
Goggles seal around the eyes to keep out wind, driving snow and cold air, and their lenses cut the strong glare that comes off snow at altitude. Because they seal, they are also prone to fogging, which is why most have vents and a double lens.
Lens tint is the practical choice: darker lenses suit bright sun, while lighter or higher-contrast tints help pick out bumps and shadows on flat, overcast days when the snow surface can be very hard to read.
Good to know
- Goggles block wind, snow and glare, and keep the eyes usable at speed.
- Lens tint is chosen for the light: dark for sun, lighter for flat light.
- Vents and double lenses are there to reduce fogging.
- They are designed to sit with a helmet, so the two are usually chosen together.
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Frequently learned together
Taught side by side in the same stage of a learning path.
- SkisBoth are taught in the “What you’ll need” stage of the Alpine Skiing learning path.
- Ski bootsBoth are taught in the “What you’ll need” stage of the Alpine Skiing learning path.
- Ski polesBoth are taught in the “What you’ll need” stage of the Alpine Skiing learning path.
- Ski helmetBoth are taught in the “What you’ll need” stage of the Alpine Skiing learning path.
- Ski slopeBoth are taught in the “What you’ll need” stage of the Alpine Skiing learning path.
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Skills
- TraversingThe skill of moving across a snow slope rather than straight down it, holding speed steady.
- Speed control on snowThe skill of managing how fast you travel down a slope, mainly by shaping turns rather than braking.
- EdgingThe skill of tilting a ski or board so its edge grips the snow and controls the turn.
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- 2026-08-30
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