If you're planning an outdoor adventure this winter, don't forget to take care of your feet! Cold temperatures, dry air and stiff boots work together to wreak havoc on your heels and toes this time of year. Protect your feet from cold, discomfort and blistering with a pair of carefully constructed Dahlgren socks from Alpaca Direct! We stock three types of socks designed specifically for cold weather: The Sno sock, the Sno Comp sock and the Expedition sock.

For an all-purpose winter sock, the Dahlgren Sno sock can't be beat. It is a well-balanced sock with padding and insulation right where you want them: Under the foot and around the shin. Serious skiers have got to try the Sno Comp line for pro-level performance. All-over compression promotes blood flow to keep your feet warm without adding any bulk inside your ski boot - great for progressive stance. On the other end of the thickness spectrum is the Expedition sock, our thickest and warmest Dahlgren sock. It's an extra tough, extra tall boot sock with added alpaca for maximum insulation. All three of these socks have Dahlgren's patented wicking technology, which channels moisture up the sock and away from your foot, keeping blisters at bay. Come feel the difference at Alpaca Direct, your local Dahlgren sock retailer.

It's sock season for knitters too - visit our store and indulge with one of our 12 lines of sock yarn, a total of more than 200 choices! We're celebrating hand knit socks with our first Sock Night on Feb. 7. Wear your fanciest pair, trade techniques with other sock lovers, or start knitting your first pair at our Socks on Circular Needles class. Bring your needles and be ready to kick off your shoes!

Alpaca Direct is a direct merchant of high quality yarn, apparel and jewelry. We stock a full line of fiber art accessories, from handcrafted needles and hooks to spindles and spinning wheels. Our carefully curated boutique selection also includes Peruvian alpaca sweaters, hand-loomed lace scarves, performance alpaca socks, pima cotton pajamas, cuddly alpaca teddy bears and unique international jewelry.

Our building is handicap accessible, with ample parking and is easy to find. We are located on Hayden Avenue, just two blocks west of Highway 95 at 1016 W. Hayden Ave. in Hayden.

Our Alpaca fiber experts are on call 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Visit us at 1016 W. Hayden Ave. or online at www.AlpacaDirect.com - your local destination for luxury yarn, apparel and gifts.