Base Layer: Wear synthetic thermals that are tight fitting for your top and bottom pieces. Tuck your top layer into your bottom layer to ensure your midsection stays warm and your shirt does not ride up.

Mid Layer: Fleece is a comfortable and affordable midlayer to wear.  We recommend fleece pajama bottoms paired with a hoodie.  This can be loose fitting.

Outer Layer: Snow pants and a PUFF jacket (down or synthetic) are the warmest.

TIGHT IS COLD! Nice fitting synthetic socks, with loose wool socks over them if you have large enough boots to accommodate the double layered socks.  If the boots are TOO TIGHT with two pairs of socks, your feet will absolutely get COLD.  If this two sock system does not work with your gear, one pair of socks with foot warmers is better than two layers.

Gloves are nice when you are working with the dogs, but when you are riding in a sled, mittens will keep your hands warmer.  We recommend bringing both.

Hand warmers are also a nice addition to the gear list--No one is too tough for hand warmers in the Far North.

Head Gear:  A nice warm cap with a tight weave works well.  Loose knitted hats allow wind to penetrate and make your head cold.  We recommend a fleece hat.

Neck Wear:  Scarves tend to be more of a nuisance than they are worth in warmth value--They fall off and the dogs LOVE to play with them.  Balaclavas and neck gaiters are much better options.

Goggles: We recommend goggles if it’s snowing or if you wear glasses. Glasses fog up & freeze in the cold from the moisture caused by your breath funneling up from your neck gaiter.

If you wear glasses, we highly recommend wearing contacts if that is an option for you.

Tops & Bottoms: Long sleeve shirts and pants are best to protect against mosquitoes and dog paws, but short sleeve shirts and shorts are acceptable attire.

Alaska summers can be wet, so packing these two essential items are well worth the space in your luggage.

Bug repellent is a must have for any summer adventure in Alaska! We supply bug spray for our guests, but you’ll definitely want to pick some up at a local store when you land in Fairbanks.