Alpina Skywalsh Q - Cat 4

Designed for serious alpine environments, the Alpina Skywalsh Q delivers uncompromising protection for mountaineers, glacier travel and high-altitude hiking. Combining modern glacier-glass styling with advanced lens technology and category 4 protection, these performance sunglasses are built to handle intense sunlight, snow glare and harsh mountain conditions where standard eyewear simply isn’t enough. From crossing exposed glaciers to long summit pushes above the snowline, the Skywalsh Q is engineered to protect your vision when conditions become extreme.

At the heart of the Skywalsh Q is Alpina’s advanced Q Pol lens technology, combining powerful contrast enhancement with polarisation to improve clarity in snow-covered terrain and reduce harsh reflected glare from ice, rock and glaciers. The category 4 glacier-rated lens filters extremely bright light conditions commonly encountered at altitude, helping reduce eye fatigue and protecting against long-term sun damage during extended mountain days.

Integrated side shields block stray light from entering around the lenses, an essential feature for glacier travel and high alpine mountaineering, where reflected UV exposure can be severe. Mountaineering communities frequently highlight the importance of full side coverage and high-protection lenses for glacier environments and prolonged snow exposure.

The lightweight yet robust TR90 frame construction balances durability with all-day comfort, while soft rubberised nose pads and temple tips provide a secure fit during technical ascents and long approaches. Fogstop coating on the inside of the lens helps maintain clear vision during changing temperatures and strenuous movement, while the hydrophobic outer lens coating repels water, dirt and snow for reliable performance in unpredictable mountain weather.

Features

• Glacier-rated category 4 protection for extreme alpine conditions
  
• Q Pol lenses combine polarisation with strong contrast enhancement
  
• Side shields block reflected light and increase peripheral protection
  
• Ideal for glacier travel, mountaineering and high-altitude hiking
  
• Hydrophobic lens coating repels water, snow and dirt
  
• Fogstop anti-fog coating maintains clear vision during exertion
  
• Mirror lens finish reduces harsh glare and infrared reflection
  
• Lightweight and durable TR90 frame construction
  
• Soft rubberised nose pads and temple tips improve comfort and fit
  
• Decentered lenses provide distortion-free vision
  
• 100% UV-A, UV-B & UV-C protection

Specification

• Area of application - Sunny
  
• Area of application: Alpine Mountaineering, Climbing, Glacier travel. Desert.
  
• Lenses: Cat 4
• Shape: Sport wrap
• Weight: 30g
• Frame Type: full border
• Glasses Width: 145mm
• Frame Material: thermoplastic polyamide (TR 90)
  
• Standard: EN ISO 12312-1:2013 + A1:2015