Nepal is open for the autumn season, and glad you are coming.
Everest, Annapurna and Thorong La are open. Langtang treks stay paused while the Rasuwa road is rebuilt; Mustang and Manang roads are still being repaired.
Smith I/O MAG Goggles
Spherical lens, magnetic lens swap, two lenses included
5.0 on Amazon (386 ratings)
The only thing that works in a whiteout on a pass, and the second lens covers flat light — for most teahouse trekkers this is an expensive item that never leaves the duffel.
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Do not buy this if: Any standard teahouse trek. Take these for a peak climb or a winter crossing, and rent rather than buy if it is a one-off.
Not every route needs it. These are the ones where our guides would put it on your list.
Everything else we recommend in goggles, including the ones we think suit a different trekker.
Best valueOutdoorMaster Ski Goggles PRO
Does eighty per cent of what a premium goggle does for a fifth of the money, which is the right trade for kit you hope to use twice; the anti-fog coating wears off after a season.
Skip it ifRepeated high-altitude use. If you climb every year, buy once properly.
