Originally Posted by
rahulrv
Hi,
I am travelling to Northern Alaska(Coldfoot) during the 3rd week of March. I was hoping to use my ski jacket with Mountain gear Monkey Man middle layer and a mid weight thermal. Is that reasonable? Do I need to spend on a WildThings or a 700-fill Down Jacket?
Should I be investing in a Compressor pant along with a thermal underlayer?
Thanks much.
Rahul
You might check with where you are staying in Coldfoot. I was in FAI a couple weeks ago - one night got down to -39 (unusual, the rest of the time it was -10 to -20). I spent a couple nights at Chena Hot Springs, and they have cold weather gear to rent (boots, pants, coats). If you aren't going to use the gear again/often, it can be costly.
You might remember your face. I used a balaclava at night, a winter buff during the day, but I kind of wished I'd taken ski goggles for better coverage (warmth).