Do I need sunglasses in the Dolomites?

9/2/2015 1:16:54 PM

Depending on where exactly you’re going to hike, a normal sunglas can be not even enough. If you’re hiking on snow or especially glaciers, it is absolutely necessary to have snow goggles. The snow and ice reflects the light very strongly and you could damage your eyes severly if you go there without protection.

To quote from Wikipedia:

Mountain climbing or traveling across glaciers or snowfields requires
above-average eye protection, because sunlight (including ultraviolet
radiation) is more intense in higher altitudes, and snow and ice
reflect additional light. Popular glasses for this use are a type
called glacier glasses or glacier goggles. They typically have very
dark round lenses and leather blinders at the sides, which protect the
eyes by blocking the Sun’s rays around the edges of the lenses.

8/4/2011 4:18:32 AM

I would not only recommend sunglasses, but also suncream and clothes that protect you from the sunlight. UV radiation is generally lower during the winter months, but snow reflection can double your overall exposure, especially at high altitude.

8/31/2011 5:46:46 AM

If you were skiing, I’m guessing the white snow wasn’t too bright, so I doubt you’ll have a problem.
The only reason you might want to is to have UV protection for your eyes, but since you wear glasses, these will almost certainly block UV anyway.

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