What do naturists do during the winter?

Question

My town beach has a naturist section that is always full of naked folks during the summer. I've been there now and again and can appreciate the whole au naturele aspect of it. But it's winter now and even being naked indoors sounds uncomfortable.

I guess during winter they all stay at home, but if being naked is such a big lifestyle choice, how do they cope through winter? I have central heating but come December it's still chilly enough in my house to make me put some clothes on.

Answer 1

Naturists, like bears and other wild animals, hibernate during winter.

Answer 2

If you thought that nudists only emerged during the long hot days of summer to soak up the sun, then think again!



Although it may seem that the cold weather is not conducive to the pursuit of naturist activities, there are plenty of opportunities to sample this natural lifestyle in winter!



And planning for your next hot and sunny naturist holiday is not the only one!



The obvious solution would be to head off to the winter sun in Australia, New Zealand, the Caribbean, or closer to home the Canary Islands……but why not be a little more adventurous!



How about joining the “Icebears” in Oslo for some ice swimming for example? These very brave men and women, regardless of the weather and temperature, just love to swim in the Oslofjord!



Or do you fancy cross-country skiing in the nude in Austria? They have a long season at Obertraun and regulars to this resort recommend skiing the 4 kilometre loop before March….. to avoid getting sunburnt on your ‘exposed iceswimmingbits’!



There is a winter naturist resort at Ramsau where you can cross-country or alpine ski naked, as well as sunbathe on the terrace if you are not feeling quite so active. The hotel also has a naturist swimming pool and sauna - what better way to finish off after a hard days skiing!



Czech Republic also has an all year round Naturist Resort at Mlecna Drha, which has an arrangement with a small, local ski school. The owners don’t mind people stripping off to ski nude, but be warned, most of the skiers will be textile!



naturistswintersnowSo getting naked in the snow is not only fun, but very possible ….but make sure there is a sauna or a lovely log fire very close by!



For those of you that prefer indoor warmth (and who can blame you!)here are some alternatives. Just because the summer is over and the winter months are drawing in it doesn’t mean that you want to don your swimming costume again! Most naturist clubs and centres throughout Europe (and in fact the world) organise regular winter swim evenings at indoor venues, often including sports facilities and saunas. Whether you are single, a couple or a family, this is a fantastic way to meet other naturists and to make new friends.



Or perhaps join a naturist dining club. Groups of people meet up either in their own homes or at naturist friendly resturants to eat in the nude together. Normally hot soup is banned from the menu!



So, being a naturist isn’t just about the summer, beaches and soaking up the sunshine (although we think this takes a lot of beating!) but is an all year round lifestyle - winter included!

Answer 3

Since I live in the Great Lakes region and all the lake effect snow is aimed right at MY yard, I can pretty well speak from personal experience. I've been a naturist for over 20 years and have to deal with the cold every winter. We do the same thing that any rational person would do when we're too cold: put on clothes. Clothing is a practical tool to be used for protection from uncomfortable weather and physical hazards (welding, running the weed trimmer, etc.). Naturists/nudists have an old saying: "clothed when practical, nude when possible." That means we live nude as much as we can whenever conditions don't make clothing practical, and wear clothing when it is practical for comfort and safety.



In the winter I still go nude indoors as much as possible. But we heat with wood rather than run the furnace and that doesn't always keep the house as warm as the furnace would so usually the house is pretty chilly. In that case I'll put on just a sweatshirt because my upper body gets affected by the cold more than my lower body. My feet get cold too so I'm usually wearing slippers and/or socks. It may sound silly to be going around the house not wearing any pants but it's more comfortable than wearing full clothing. If I'm really cold, such as for a little while after coming in from outside, I'll stay fully dressed until I warm up and don't feel a need for as much clothes. And during those times when the house is plenty warm, I don't wear anything at all and simply enjoy being nude.



Outdoors is different of course, and I'll bundle up to go outside for any length of time. If I just have to run to the car and I'm out for 30 seconds or so, I don't bother putting on any clothes. My skin can handle a brief time out in the cold. The rest of the time I'm fully clothed in winter gear. The rare exception is if I feel like doing something a little spontaneous and go run nude in a snowfall or something. It's quite exhilarating and the sensation of the falling snowflakes brushing past the skin create an illusion of slight warmth. I haven't done that in years because where I live now I don't have any trails through the woods, but my next place will. On those rare days/nights in the cold months when the weather is unseasonably warm, that provides a wonderful treat to be able to go outdoors and enjoy being nude in the warm air for a while and makes the winter more tolerable.



Naturists/nudists don't actively decide "I'm going naked all the time no matter what". Only a fool would do that. If it's cold outside and chilly inside, the smart thing to do is put on some clothes and benefit from the insulation. Some people will keep their houses toasty warm so they can go nude all the time indoors, but they have to go outside eventually.



For those who enjoy naturist resorts and nude beaches, some resorts in cold climates do stay open all year and provide a very nice clubhouse with heated pool for their customers; those who enjoy beaches just have to travel to a warm climate where the beaches are still open and the water is still swimmable.

Answer 4

As Sky and Rick have said, we put on clothes! "Clothed when practical, naked when possible".



Here in the UK, where the winter is certainly too cold to be naked outside unless running or taking similar exercise, we heat our houses such that we can be naked indoors - and that is not necessarily to a higher temperature than our textile friends; I have textile friends who certainly run their houses warmer than I have mine! Perhaps, as Naturists, we have become acclimatised to a lower temperature, who knows?



We also continue to go to our monthly or weekly Naturist swims held in many public baths around the country. Then there are the events organised by or in conjunction with British Naturism. In the winter these typically involve taking over a whole hotel for a weekend - sometimes a long weekend - and laying on entertainment, trips out to such places as a bowling alley, brewery (yes, we can organise a p*ss up in a brewery), indoor water parks or whatever is available. One of our weekends has for several years now been in a hotel built around an indoor waterpark, so we can spend the whole weekend without ever needing to dress, yet being able to do everything from riding water-slides to dancing at a disco.

Answer 5

The Canary Islands are identified if you are the sun centre of Europe! See this sunshine with hotelbye . Canary Islands give you a delicate temperatures and a range of fantastic normal attractions. Five of their eight islands have now been stated a Biosphere Reserve, and the archipelago has four national parks. Probably the most fantastic attractions in Canary Islands will be the beaches because they're only great for enjoyable in the sun or enjoying water activities such as for instance windsurfing and scuba diving. In Canary Islands you may also be impressing by the inside appeal like: walking, routine touring, climbing and even caving. Some of the most magnificent attractions of Canary Islands are: the volcanic landscape of Lanzarote, the beaches of Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria using their mud dunes, or the natural forests of La Palma and La Gomera.

Answer 6

Mexican Naturists

Answer 7

Bacchus needs to look it up. A "naturalist" is someone who likes to be out in nature. For all practical reasons, a "naturist" is another word for "nudist". Be that as it may, some of us live in warm enough climates that it's comfortable to be nude inside or out all but a few days a year. Sadly, that's not the case for most people and as a comfort choice, they clothe themselves when it's cold as easily as they shed their clothing for comfort, when it's warm.



We're not either compulsive about being clothed (as most people are). Nor are we compulsive about being nude (as some people expect that we are). We simply prefer to be nude when it's comfortable enough to be nude. Nothing is as comfortable as wearing nothing.

Answer 8

Are you sure you are not confusing "nudist" with naturist, a person that like to be out in to nature.