Smith Launches New Triple-Certified Summit Backcountry Helmet
SMITH debuts the new low-profile Summit MIPS snow helmet designed to pack lighter and go higher across a variety of mountaineering endeavors. Informed and inspired by SMITH athletes Cody Townsend and Hadley Hammer, the hybrid shell construction blends a durable exterior with a lightweight in-molded shell in a minimalist approach that is triple-certified to meet global alpine ski certifications, international mountaineering standards, and backcountry touring expectations. Features a SMITH custom designed patent-pending packable BOA® Fit System, integrated headlamp routing, elastic side tethers for easy pack attachment, and protection for both the way up and the way down.
The Summit addresses the need for ultimate protection and mountaineering specific details to withstand alpine pursuits without excess. Features include
- zonal Koroyd coverage on the sides and crown of the head for lightweight,
- energy-absorbing, and ventilated impact protection in case of a fall, MIPS®
- Brain Protection System to reduce rotational forces caused by angled
- impacts, and a patent-pending Smith custom BOA® Fit System offering
- micro-adjustability for comfort and personalized conformity.
For extreme packability, the BOA Fit System collapses into the helmet for space saving when stowing the helmet inside a pack. Additionally, external bungee loops offer secure attachment when storing the Summit on the outside of a pack. The ballcap-compatible shell design includes a low-profile integrated headlamp strap to route and keep a light in place, and also ships with a cold weather beanie liner to address versatility in weather conditions.
33 fixed vents, plus Smith’s AirEvac ventilation system designed for ultimate integration with Smith goggles, keeps airflow moving for comfort and eyewear fog-free for optimized visibility.
The new Summit helmet (MSRP $230 USD / $280 CDN – Weight: 16 oz/400g, size medium) is offered in five colors – including Matte Algae/Olive in collaboration with outdoor utility tool manufacturer, VSSL – and is available now at select retailers worldwide and online at smithoptics.com.
