Out of Norm Travels - Be Smart Tips for future trips and those whowant to travel to colder climates like Alaska
1. Go during summer season (ends around Sep) if you are unused to the cold like me 2. Clothing/ Winterwear: · Buy cold winterwear when you reach cos (1) you never know what you lack until you arrive (2) winter wear is generally cheaper than back in the tropics - wind proof, GoreTex, ski pants, sweat proof, jackets with side zips to release too much heat are good, and for longer jackets, get those with double zips so that you can unzip bottom up if you need to have a waist pouch or sit down. · Pack 1 set of overcoat, fleece, 2 pairs of good inner wear (Woolite or wool preferably not white cos of color transfer), turtle necks or pashmina silk scarves to protect your neck/chest area for maximum warmth. If you do come often, a down jacket is great for chic looking warm clothing. · For head, must haves include buff or beanie...