Bringing A Sense Of Normality To Our Lives: Outdoor Activities With Alpaca Socks!

Who would have thought we'd still be in a similar situation compared to last year? Social distancing rules are still in place, if not as harsh as before, getting outdoors is still complicated. Even knowing whether to do so or not is a tough decision, especially if you live with someone with a high risk of developing severe illness from a COVID-19 infection or you have a pre-existing condition yourself.

Marika Chandler, Ontario director of Outward Bound Canada, states: “The positive impacts on our mental health from time spent in nature is essential — for all ages, all genders, all abilities, all people,”. And those of us not fortunate enough to have a green space in our homes have been definitely feeling a nature-deficit even if we weren't the most active, outdoor-activity enthusiasts before the lockdown. 

By no means do we intend to tackle the subject lightly. We count on everyone who decides to go out to practice any kind of outdoor activity to be responsible and do their part to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by taking into consideration the safety measurements given by health organizations.

We should only visit parks or conservation reserves close to home for day-use. If the outdoor activities can indeed be practiced near where you live and allow plenty of space between you and others, they pose a lower risk of spreading the virus compared to indoor activities. In general, any activity that allows you to keep a social distance of at least 6 feet (2 meters) from others is a lower risk. Some of our recommendations are:

-Walking, running, hiking, climbing, or biking.
-Kayaking or canoeing.
-Ice skating, snowboarding, or sledding.
-Fitness classes, held outside or virtually, that allow distance.

• Localized cushioning absorbs the impact of the terrain on your feet
• Nylon/Spandex inner mesh to improve stretch and durability 
• The elastic arch support keeps the socks in place

 

And let's not forget about the Mountain/Snow lines which include some particular features specific to aid you while practicing more demanding activities:

• Heavy cushioning throughout the sock provides warmth in the most extreme conditions
• Sculpted padding increases protection without bulk for maximum control and sensitivity over your gear
• They can be used with liners for enhanced insulation