In the world of winter sports, the right gear is not just about comfort; it’s about protection and maybe a little bit of style too. Obermeyer’s Mer De Glace Sunglasses have quickly become a top pick for skiers and snowboarders seeking both style and superior eye protection. Specifically, for backcountry skiers who face unpredictable terrain and variable lighting conditions, these sunglasses offer unparalleled protection and clarity. They also look great on a sun deck at an apres ski party. So, let’s take a look at the features that make these sunglasses standout.

Mer De Glace Sunglasses Features:

• Exceptional UV Protection: High altitudes and reflective snow surfaces increase the risk of UV exposure. The Mer De Glace Sunglasses from Obermeyer offer complete protection against UVA and UVB rays, safeguarding your eyes from potential snow blindness and long-term damage.
• Durable Design for Mountain Adventures: Understanding the ruggedness required for mountain sports, Obermeyer has designed these sunglasses with a robust frame. This ensures they can withstand the inevitable falls and rough handling associated with skiing and snowboarding.
• Comfort Meets Functionality: Tailored for active users, the Mer De Glace Sunglasses promise a secure and comfortable fit, essential for those high-speed descents and challenging mountain terrain.
• Sleek and Stylish: Obermeyer has not compromised on style. The chic and modern design of these sunglasses ensures that you look as good as you feel while on the slopes. AS the old saying goes, “You’ve got to look good, to ski good.”

Obermeyer’s Legacy in Skiing: Dating back to 1947, Obermeyer, founded by Klaus Obermeyer in Aspen, Colorado, has been a pioneer in the ski industry. Klaus’s innovative spirit led to the creation of the first down ski parka, revolutionizing ski apparel. Obermeyer’s dedication to quality, functionality, and style is evident in every product, including the Mer De Glace Sunglasses, which embody the company’s ethos of high-performance gear for the outdoor enthusiast.

For skiers and snowboarders particularly those heading into the backcountry, the Mer De Glace Sunglasses by Obermeyer are a stellar choice. They offer unparalleled UV protection, glare reduction, durability, comfort, and style. These sunglasses are more than an accessory; they’re a testament to Obermeyer’s enduring legacy of innovation and quality in winter sports gear. Equip yourself with Mer De Glace Sunglasses and enjoy a fusion of safety and style on your winter adventures.

The first ski stopper, the first ski down jacket, those iconic old school mirrored sunglasses…Klaus Obermeyer’s list of innovations is impressive. This video is a clear cut marketing tool but its executed so well I just had to share. Incredible dude, incredible company. Heads up, they reissued those classic Rallye Sunglasses. Mad expensive at $500 but hot damn are they slick. As a self-proclaimed expert on cool shades I can certify these are fresh as they get  BUY HERE:

RALLYE SUNGLASSES:

As we celebrate Obermeyer’s 75 years, the Rallye is our latest celebration of timeless design, quality, and craft. These shades could’ve been spotted on a t-bar in the 1960s, but we made them by hand in the French Alps for today. Handcrafted products inspired by evergreen style made by artists in the Alps for your upcoming ski season. This is a product that we think will make a crater when it drops! We built these sunglasses as a nod to our past for the world to enjoy today.

The Rallye sunglasses use handcrafted, Italian-made acetate. The cotton-based acetate is mixed with acids and polymers to produce lightweight frames that are comfortable during long sessions of use. The frames also feature premier durability, holding their shape through years of continued use.

Creating sunglasses this way is a labor of love—over 700 minutes of craftsmanship and 300 unique steps go into each Rallye frame, made by hand in France where eyewear has been at the forefront of quality for over a century.

The lenses are manufactured in Calvados, France, through a process that begins with organic materials like sand and ash. This mixture is heated, melted, and hardened into a mountain-ready glass. The lenses are then painstakingly polished to achieve the highest possible level of clarity for the user. The result is a distortion-free, scratch-resistant lens that is both ruggedly durable and infinitely recyclable.

Like all Obermeyer products, the Rallye sunglasses are truly made to last a lifetime.

If you still want to be riding lifts and making turns after 100 rotations around the sun we suggest you take notes because Klaus Obermeyer just broke off some knowledge for Outside Magazine about skiing longevity that we could all stand to benefit from.

Here’s the secret sauce: proper diet, low impact cardio and aikido
DIET:  Klaus didn’t go into specifics about the makeup of his diet but did say he maintains a strict caloric intake.

Low Impact Cardio: Klaus’s modalities of choice when it comes to cardio are swimming (1 hour each morning) and hitting the cardio equipment in the gym (recumbent bike and elliptical).

“You have to keep exercising. Your health should be your number-one priority, then your marriage, and then your work. Sometimes the order of importance changes, but your health is important. Your body carries your brain. If your body is healthy, then your brain has a chance to be healthy, too.”

He, like the great and powerful Steven Seagal, is a practitioner of  the modern Japanese martial art of aikido which utilizes an opponent’s movements and strength against them. Klaus believes there are many lessons from his aikido practice that are applicable to his mountain lifestyle:

“It’s almost like a religion. It’s a different way to look at problems. Every problem is an opportunity to learn something new. That’s the way I try to look at life. You learn to like the problems.”

Finally, what keeps the 100-year-old skiing or does skiing keep the 100-year-old? Skiing is what keeps in shape, keeps him social, and gives him a positive mental outlook, all key factors to a long life:

“Sport makes life sweet. You get in good shape, you feel good about your body and your spirit, and you enjoy life, so it’s easy to look at things positively.”

images from Scott Chacon Flickr, thebluediamondgallery.com

UnofficialNetworks is sending out a massive happy birthday greeting to newly minted centenarian Klaus Obermeyer. The founder of Sport Obermeyer turned 100 on Monday and celebrated at a party in Aspen along with hundreds of community members.

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Last month 99 year old Klaus Obermeyer reminded us that snowboarding gave skiing the gift of float and forever changed the way we ski powder:

“Snowboarding has given a great present to skis and that is wider skis.” 

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“Snowboarding has given a great present to skis and that is wider skis.” 

Got to love 99 year old Klaus Obermeyer reminding us that snowboarding gave skiing the gift of float and forever changed the way we ski powder.

Life goals…..be half as cool as Old Man Obermeyer. The founder of Obermeyer Sports was born in 1916 and still tearing up Aspen at age 96.  Did you know, “After developing the plastic ski boot, he then invented mirrored sunglasses, the aluminum ski pole and that most fashionable of items, the ski turtle neck.” Unbelievable!