Vail, CO—The 2011 Teva Mountain Games just wrapped up and the Smith Optics Kayak Team lived up to its high expectations by dominating the river events. The weeklong Teva Games are the outdoor industry’s equivalent of the X Games, as parties and live music compliment the crew of world class athletes that descend on the mountain sports playground of Vail, CO. When it was all said and done, the Smith... more >>
Sep 8, 2011
Smith Optics’ Chief sunglasses were recently awarded The Best Eyewear at the International Fly Tackle Dealer show. The Chief was selected for its Techlite Polarized Glass TLT lenses which offer unmatched clarity and optical precision, reducing glare and making it easier to spot fish on any body of water. Available... more >>
Sep 2, 2011
Starting the California whitewater season off with a bang, Katie Scott, Ben Marr, Rush Sturges, Ben Brown, Dan Simenc, and Charlie Center headed to Tenaya creek in search of the infamous Tenaya Slide. Flowing out of Tenaya Lake, Tenaya creek lies in the heart of Yosemite. The creek calmly meanders... more >>
Jul 1, 2011
A new breed of kayaking competition recently took place on the surging rivers of Quebec and after two weeks of mind blowing paddling, Smith Kayak Athlete Rush Sturges took 3rd place in the ambitious and challenging event now known as the Whitewater Grand Prix. The brainchild of Smith Kayak Athlete... more >>
May 31, 2011
June 8, 2010 The first week of June is the unofficial start to summer. Schools let out, warm weather begins to grace the high country, and the Teva Mountain Games (TMG) take over Vail, CO, bringing in tens of thousands of spectators to watch athletes compete in a variety of disciplines.... more >>
May 31, 2011
May 30, 2010 Stakeout 2010 Each spring, a dedicated group of whitewater kayakers gather in eastern Canada in preparation for the big rivers to flood during the thaw. Led by Smith athletes Patrick Camblin and Rush Sturges, their mission is to find and surf the worlds largest river waves found on Quebec’s... more >>
