EYE PROTECTION

Eye protection is part of our normal, everyday PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). When riding snowmachines, some form of eye protection is essential and may include a helmet face-shield, goggles or safety glasses. They protect the eyes from kicked-up snow and ice from other snowmachines, and protect your eyes from watering from the wind and cold, or in extreme weather, from getting frostbitten. Strange as that sounds, frostbite of the eyeballs is not unheard of.

Goggles, sunglasses or visors with colored lenses for bright days are indispensable. Amber or yellow colored lenses are very useful during late afternoon, dark or “twilighty” conditions. These amber lenses, when used in the correct light conditions, can reveal problems in your path that you would have otherwise missed completely. Take as many different varieties of lenses out with you as possible and find what works best for you.

Photos of guys wearing eye protection -- Coming Soon.