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

Complete northern lights packing list gear laid out for Alaska aurora viewing trip

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?

Small group northern lights photography tour guests capturing green aurora borealis with cameras and tripods in open field near Fairbanks Alaska

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 […]