Northern Lights Packing List: What to Pack for Viewing the Aurora in Alaska – The Complete Winter Gear Guide

A Local Guide’s Detailed Packing List for Staying Warm While Chasing the Aurora A complete northern lights packing list is the difference between an unforgettable aurora (aurora borealis) experience and cutting your viewing short because you can’t feel your toes. After 20+ years guiding aurora tours in Interior Alaska, I’ve watched hundreds of visitors underestimate just how […]
Best Place to See Northern Lights Fairbanks: Do You Need a Tour?

How to Prepare for Your Northern Lights Adventure in Fairbanks If you’re planning a trip to Fairbanks to witness the aurora borealis, one of the first questions you’ll face is whether you should book a guided tour or venture out on your own. The short answer? No, you don’t typically need a tour to see […]