I'd also suggest that if you need traction assist get the Microspikes, *not* YakTrax, which have absolutely no grip on even slightly hard ice and are...
I hiked from 19E to Carver's Gap with a friend last winter. We had some snow at the time, but not much. It was between Overmountain and Carver's Gap...
My interpretation of the EO is that where adequate social physical distancing is maintained, then the mask wouldn't be required, such as when hiking...