Rekke Ski Goggles

I (mildly) recommend these ski goggles, with the caveat that future versions could—and probably should—be better. As you prepare for spring skiing with friends and/or family, they’re a fun, slightly futuristic upgrade to consider. These augmented reality goggles give you a heads-up display with your speed, altitude, and the location of others (as long as they’re also using Rekke). They sync with your phone too, so you can check messages and control your music.

What they don’t include are basic tracking features like which run you’re on or a history of where you’ve been—you’ll need a separate app for that—and they don’t have built-in speakers. They’re priced about the same as regular goggles (around $400) and come with interchangeable lenses. That said, they run a bit large for kids, which undercuts some of the appeal if you were hoping to use them to keep tabs on your children.

Where they do shine is with friend groups or couples, especially when one person skis much faster than the other, as it’s a useful way to avoid getting separated on the mountain. Try them, and let me know what you think!