CAMPING & SPLITBOARDING
À la une · Il y a 5 jours
The start of a new season is always a good opportunity to revive nice memories of the previous one. Our minds immediately take us back to March 2024 aboard Grego's camper van, heading for the Simplon.
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: VINTAGE-STYLE SUNGLASSES WITH MODERN PERFORMANCE
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To complement our highest-quality frames, we ensure that our lenses are also from the highest quality material, which is why we have taken Zeiss lenses – one of the world’s leading optics companies – on board. They manufacture lenses from polyamide. Zeiss lenses are as popular for their visual clarity as they are for being unbreakable and scratch resistant.
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Big NO to Mineral Lenses at Glacier Optics, and here’s why!
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Weight, safety and style are not the only things that we offer with our glasses. Zeiss lenses are also engineered to provide 100% UV protection, which means that your eyes will be safeguarded against the sun’s harmful rays as well without compromising on style.
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FABRIQUÉ CHEZ JEAN
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This is Jean's place, in Oyonnax, 30 minutes from Geneva. And this is where our new Pierredar sunglasses are made. It's teeming with layout designers, eyewear craftsmen and fitters, with young apprentices training alongside more experienced veterans.
SKI ETHNIQUE - THE FILM
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Definition of ethnic skiing: skiing in a country far from home, where the cultural aspect contrasts with the activity. The film's director, Alex Amiguet, uses his sharp eye and well-crafted voice-over to take a refreshingly offbeat look at ‘ethnic skiing’.
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TIE THE KNOTS
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When winter finally arrives in the Alps, it's time to have your paraglider serviced by one of our partners Skywalk Paragliders or MCC Aviation. Ropes will be meticulously replaced before any potential accident. And the oldest ones will be given a new life as sunglasses cords!
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"Greg Tuscher: Been There, Done That"
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Next screening of the film ‘Greg Tuscher: Been There, Done That’ directed by Jules Guarneri and Benoît Goncerut and produced by the Radio Télévision Suisse (PAJU) this Thursday 26 September in Martigny at our friends' HQ Levitation shop!
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A white night at the Aiguille verte.
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"The idea of taking off from the Aiguille Verte emerged quite early in my life as a young paraglider. This emblematic Chamonix summit makes you a ‘Montagnard’ according to the famous mountaineer and writer Gaston Rébuffat, and is not easily tamed. Aerological conditions that allow you to take off from the summit are rare, so you'd better not miss it."
Immersion with Mathieu Moullier.
BEHIND THE SCENE - PIERREDAR
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Why non-polarized sunglasses are a better option for you than polarized sunglasses?
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Polarized lenses come with a specific filter that helps in blocking strong light and reflections. While this makes polarized glasses an excellent choice for a fishing day or a night out driving, the flipside of these filters makes them a risky choice for when you are out in the snow
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Summer is here, and so is our new model!
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We've been working on it for a while: it's a sporty, high-performance mountain sunglasses with a recycled stainless steel frame and a Zeiss monolens in categories 3 and 4!
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Eye protection in the mountains! Glacier's Moiry and Pierredar Sunglasses
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Are you planning a trip to the glaciers, maybe to ski or just to admire the amazing view? Well, t...
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Glacier Optics at FIFAD!
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FIFAD: Diablerets Alpine Film Festival
Come and discover two films with Glacier Optics!
Glac...
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Moiry sunglasses; the perfect frame for prescription lenses.
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it is imperative that the process of replacing the lenses in Moiry sunglasses is handled by a professional. While the frames are sturdy and the design of lenses is standardized, attempting to remove the lenses yourself can lead to damage or improper fitting. Instead, it is recommended that you visit an optical specialist. They have the tools and expertise necessary to remove the original lenses without causing any damage to the frames or the lenses.
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Why wear sunglasses after cataract surgery?
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Explanations and tips from our partner Dr. med. Lilly Khamsy, ophthalmologist surgeon FMH.
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OPTI Interview
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On the sidelines of OPTI, we were interviewed by Boardsport source, the European B2B platform for the European boardsports industry. An opportunity for us to take a look back at 2023 and to talk about the future of Glacier Optics. Here is the full interview!
Never go alone! - February Dolomites trip
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It's mid-February and there's not much left to eat in the Swiss Alps. The craving starts to make itself felt, the mouth is pasty, a few spasms appear and the eyes widen.
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"Upurkushun" is online!
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No one believed in the expedition, except an irreducible band of Chamonix young guns.
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Going to Antarctica, Arctica or Greenland? Stay clear and safe with Glacier sunglasses
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At Glacier Optics, we are focused on catering to our customers’ fashion and protection needs at the same time. This is why our glasses are engineered to meet the extreme demands of the Antarctic environment, offering clarity of vision, protection from the extreme cold, and a fitting style statement.
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Chusch moro cho shoote?
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30 cm of pow, great weather and cold temperature, precisely the kind of day not to be missed under any circumstances. Our guys Maxime Burri and Levi Luggen did not miss it, and here are some shots they took that day!
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A brief history of glacier sunglasses
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For thousands of years, human beings have constantly used their ingenuity to protect their eyes from the elements. Here's a brief history of sunglasses!
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Glacier Optics + Les Ateliers Baume
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Les Ateliers Baume is a project just the way we like it: a group of friends who have taken over an unused chicken coop and turned it into a surfboard manufacturing and repair workshop.
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Why choose Titanium sunglasses?
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There are several types of material used for mountain sunglasses frames, each with its own advantages and disadvantages, but one in particular stands out: titanium.
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Hike & Fly
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Indian summer is in full swing in the swiss mountains, so let's hike and fly!
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CHANGING OUR SUNGLASSES LENSES
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When we recommend consulting an optician to switch the lenses, we realize that it can be a hurdle to find the right one. This is why we have made sure that Moiry sunglasses are available at more than 35 partner stores across the Alps.
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A classic expé for Tamara & Nadia
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After a balmy night at the Bertol hut, Tamara and Nadia start their ascent to the Aiguille de la Tsa.
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Weisshorn: foggy side
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June is the perfect time to plant your zucchinis. It's also the season when the snow sticks be...
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Mustafa Ceylan - From soccer player to freerider
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Meet our friend Mustafa Ceylan, who discovered his passion for freestyle skiing while living in Montreux. He showcases his natural charisma, immense love for the sport, and its ability to take huge bails.
Spontaneous Thursday adventure
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Join Vincent and Ginger on their unpredictable journey where things never seem to go as planned.
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Serge Lowrider
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The heritage of Swiss made with inspirations from across the Atlantic
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"Ticino mit Schüli"
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Andreas and Julian are heading to Ticino to open the ball of spring outdoor activities.
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Find the right ZEISS lenses
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ZEISS sun lens, a high-quality and innovative brand, offers a variety of options to meet the needs and preferences of mountaineers and adventurers.
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Back to the past.
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Follow Arnaud and Lois on a road trip to La Grave and Courmayeur, two legendary skiing destinations. They reflect on the lack of snow in recent years and compare it to past winters. Despite encountering an abandoned resort and a forest fire, they enjoy the historic atmosphere and excellent food in Courmayeur, where they promise to return after hearing about the fresh snowfall.
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