The first round of snow has hit the ground, which means it’s time for boots, scarves, gloves, and heavy jackets. When dressing for winter weather, we bundle up, but often forget about one of the most important winter accessories: sunglasses. Although you may not think of going outside without a pair of shades in the summer, there are actually a number of good reasons to wear your sunglasses outdoors all year long – especially during the […]

Some people believe sunglasses are not necessary during the Winter. But the fact is, just because it’s cold and there are less hours of sun, doesn’t mean the UV rays aren’t there! The danger of damaging your eyes with UV rays is especially high in the mountains. The higher the altitude, the less protection you get, so your eyes suffer more than at sea level. Each 2,300 feet of altitude the sun damages increment 15%. […]