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Do's and Don'ts | How to Keep Your Goggles From Fogging
gear / Snow

Do's and Don'ts | How to Keep Your Goggles From Fogging

Foggy goggles can ruin your day on the mountain. In fact, foggy goggles can be such a discouraging problem that they actually inspired our founder, Dr. Bob Smith to invent...

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Do's and Don'ts | How to Keep Your Goggles From Fogging

Foggy goggles can ruin your day on the mountain. In fact, foggy goggles can be such a discouraging problem that they actually inspired our founder, Dr. Bob Smith to invent... Read More

Your Guide to Prescription Inserts for Goggles and Sunglasses
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Your Guide to Prescription Inserts for Goggles and Sungla...

When you’re out on the trails or on the mountain, the last thing you want to worry about are itchy dry contact lenses or fumbling with glasses that are better...

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Your Guide to Prescription Inserts for Goggles and Sungla...

When you’re out on the trails or on the mountain, the last thing you want to worry about are itchy dry contact lenses or fumbling with glasses that are better... Read More

What's New in the Vantage 2?
Snow

What's New in the Vantage 2?

One of our best just got better. The Vantage 2 is built to perform across every condition, and the upgrades are sure to turn heads. 

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What's New in the Vantage 2?

One of our best just got better. The Vantage 2 is built to perform across every condition, and the upgrades are sure to turn heads.  Read More

SMITH Sliders | The Return of an Icon
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SMITH Sliders | The Return of an Icon

When you think of SMITH Sunglasses, a few models might come immediately to mind. The Wildcat, Guide’s Choice, but one style changed the game, and now we’re bringing it back....

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SMITH Sliders | The Return of an Icon

When you think of SMITH Sunglasses, a few models might come immediately to mind. The Wildcat, Guide’s Choice, but one style changed the game, and now we’re bringing it back.... Read More

archival images of Dr Bob Smith skiing
Snow

Dr. Bob and the First Smith Goggle

When you think of SMITH, any number of things might spring to mind. A helmet that helped keep you safe in a crash, your favorite pair of sunglasses, or an...

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Dr. Bob and the First Smith Goggle

When you think of SMITH, any number of things might spring to mind. A helmet that helped keep you safe in a crash, your favorite pair of sunglasses, or an... Read More

Woman wearing sunglasses on the beach.
gear

Are Sunglasses as Important as SPF?

Summertime means longer days, more time to spend outside doing your favorite activities, and more sun exposure. A stylish pair of shades might seem like a “nice to have” accessory...

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Are Sunglasses as Important as SPF?

Summertime means longer days, more time to spend outside doing your favorite activities, and more sun exposure. A stylish pair of shades might seem like a “nice to have” accessory... Read More

Molly Picklum holding a surfboard under one arm and holding a pair of sunglasses in her other hand.
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A Complete Guide to Smith Sunglasses Lens Technology

So much thought and consideration go into every piece of gear we design that sometimes, even just one aspect of a piece of gear is so packed with technology that...

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A Complete Guide to Smith Sunglasses Lens Technology

So much thought and consideration go into every piece of gear we design that sometimes, even just one aspect of a piece of gear is so packed with technology that... Read More

Smith MTB athlete Hannah Bergemann wearing a full face Hardline helmet.
bike

Inside the New Hardline Helmet with Hannah Bergemann

We worked closely with Pacific Northwest-based Smith athlete Hannah Bergemann to help bring the new, award-winning Hardline downhill helmet to market. Hannah was integral in the creation, execution, and testing...

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Inside the New Hardline Helmet with Hannah Bergemann

We worked closely with Pacific Northwest-based Smith athlete Hannah Bergemann to help bring the new, award-winning Hardline downhill helmet to market. Hannah was integral in the creation, execution, and testing... Read More

Two women on bikes both wearing the Smith x Wild Rye collaboration collection.
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Inside the Collaboration | SMITH x Wild Rye

Wild Rye and Smith are two companies that share a lot of history. Both of our companies were born in Sun Valley, Idaho. Strengthened by our shared communities and love...

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Inside the Collaboration | SMITH x Wild Rye

Wild Rye and Smith are two companies that share a lot of history. Both of our companies were born in Sun Valley, Idaho. Strengthened by our shared communities and love... Read More

A multicolor Forefront 3 helmet resting on a log.
bike

The History of the Forefront Helmet

When we first launched the Forefront mountain bike helmet in 2013, we couldn’t have imagined how well-loved it would be. What we might have predicted is that we’d get the...

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The History of the Forefront Helmet

When we first launched the Forefront mountain bike helmet in 2013, we couldn’t have imagined how well-loved it would be. What we might have predicted is that we’d get the... Read More

A woman holding the SheJumps designed goggle to show off the purple giraffe patterned goggle strap design.

How SheJumps Builds Community and Stays True to Their Roots

In honor of our collaboration with SheJumps, we caught up with cofounder Claire Smallwood to chat about all things SheJumps, from how to keep the vibes going on long days, what even...

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How SheJumps Builds Community and Stays True to Their Roots

In honor of our collaboration with SheJumps, we caught up with cofounder Claire Smallwood to chat about all things SheJumps, from how to keep the vibes going on long days, what even... Read More

How the Rodeo Helmet Reignited Our Camp Partnership
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How the Rodeo Helmet Reignited Our Camp Partnership

For almost 40 years, the iconic action sports outpost, We Are Camp, has called Mt Hood, Oregon home and has been a global staple for off-season riding. Home to High Cascade...

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How the Rodeo Helmet Reignited Our Camp Partnership

For almost 40 years, the iconic action sports outpost, We Are Camp, has called Mt Hood, Oregon home and has been a global staple for off-season riding. Home to High Cascade... Read More