2026 Smith Venture Sunglasses

The Smith Venture Sunglasses are designed for serious time in the mountains. Built as glacier glasses, they provide the extra coverage and protection needed for high-alpine environments where sun glare, wind and reflected light off snow can quickly become intense.

Removable side shields help block peripheral light while the wrap-style frame keeps coverage tight when you are travelling through exposed terrain. Whether you're skinning into the backcountry, hiking ridgelines or setting up camp above the treeline, the Venture is designed to keep your vision protected and comfortable for long days in the alpine.

Smith’s ChromaPop™ lens technology boosts contrast and colour definition, helping terrain details stand out more clearly against bright snow and harsh sunlight. Combined with grippy Megol nose pads and temple contact points, the Venture stays put when you are moving, sweating or climbing.

Lightweight but built for demanding conditions, the Smith Venture is a purpose-built glacier sunglass for backcountry travel and high exposure environments.

Key Features

• Glacier-style coverage designed for high alpine environments
• Removable side shields to block peripheral light and glare
• ChromaPop™ lenses for enhanced contrast and terrain definition
• Megol nose pads and temple grips for a secure, no-slip fit
• Lightweight frame built for long days in the mountains
• Impact-resistant lenses for durability in harsh conditions

If you spend time touring, hiking or exploring above the treeline, the Smith Venture is built to handle the exposure.

About Smith Optics

Since 1965, Smith Optics has played a major role in the evolution of snow goggles. The brand gained early recognition by introducing a sealed thermal lens paired with breathable vent foam, a design that significantly reduced fogging and improved visibility on the mountain. That focus on solving real problems for riders still shapes Smith’s approach to product development today.

Current Smith goggles build on that legacy with advanced optics like ChromaPop™ lenses, engineered to enhance contrast and natural colour so terrain details stand out more clearly in changing light. Technologies such as the MAG™ magnetic lens swap system, AirEvac™ ventilation, and helmet-compatible frame designs all work together to improve clarity, comfort and performance in demanding conditions.

Explore the Smith range at Ballistyx and discover why the brand continues to set the standard for mountain eyewear.