My wife and I are headed from DCA-ORD-ANC-FAI in March to see the northern lights. We're also considering taking a day trip up to BRW since neither of us has ever been north of the Arctic Circle (this is our first trip to Alaska). I've got plenty of AS miles, and am wondering whether it's worth the 25k it'll cost to go to BRW (the flight up in the morning only has full flex available, so it's 17.5k up, and 7.5k back on the super saver award). I'm guessing there's not a lot to do up there, but it would be cool to say we've been north of the circle. Interested to hear what the FT community had to say.

Also, we've got a 5 hour layover at ANC on our way home on Mar. 16 (from 6-11 PM). Any quick near-airport getaways? Or should we just wait it out in the Board Room?

Thanks!