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Go to Alaska to see the aurora in winter, keep this guide well

šŸŽƒAlaskaļ½œš‘Øš’š’‚š’”š’Œš’‚ Winter, the fairy tale world of ice and snow, the paradise of the aurora. If you want to experience a different winter trip, follow me and take a look at this Alaska winter travel guidešŸ‘ Ā· ā°Aurora start time: every year from September to April of the following year āš™ļøGenerally speaking, the best season to watch the aurora in Alaska is from November to March, because the weather is relatively dry, the night is relatively long, the cloud layer is relatively small, which is conducive to observation. Ā· ā“How to go to the aurora in Alaska? Where is the aurora in Alaska? ā­You can choose to take direct or transfer flights from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and other places to Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska. From Anchorage, you can take trains, cars, small planes and other means of transportation to other areas of Alaska, such as Fairbanks, Denali, Talkeetna, etc., which are all popular destinations for watching the aurora. Ā· šŸ“Alaska winter travel guide šŸ’„ā‘ Watch the aurora, the aurora is the biggest highlight of Alaska winter travel, and it is also the experience that many people dream of. Watching the aurora requires some skills and luck, here are some tips: āœØChoose the right place: Generally speaking, the closer to the Arctic Circle, the easier it is to see the aurora. So Fairbanks, Denali, Talkeetna and other places are good choices. In addition, try to stay away from the light pollution of the city, choose open places, such as mountain tops, lakesides, fields, etc. āœØChoose the right time: The aurora generally appears between 10 pm and 3 am, so you need to have enough patience and energy. In addition, pay attention to the changes in the weather, it is best to choose a clear night, avoid cloudy and moonlight. āœØUse the right equipment: When watching the aurora, pay attention to keeping warm, wear thick clothes, hats, gloves, scarves, etc. If you want to shoot the aurora, prepare a SLR camera, wide-angle lens, tripod, shutter line or remote shutter, etc. You can also bring a headlamp or flashlight for operation in the dark. šŸ’„ā‘”Play snow activities, the snow scene in Alaska winter is very beautiful, and it is also a paradise for many snow activities. You can experience the following items here: āœØSnowmobile: Snowmobile is a motorcycle driven on snow, you can gallop freely on the snow-covered wilderness, feel the speed and passion. The rental fee is generally 100-200$/hour āœØDog sled: You can sit on the sled, pulled by a group of well-trained sled dogs, shuttle in the snow, feel the style of ice and snow. The fee is generally around 50-100$/person āœØSkiing: Alaska has many ski resorts suitable for skiers of different levels. You can enjoy the fun of skiing here, and you can also learn skiing skills. The fee is generally around 50-100$/person āœØIce fishing šŸ’„ā‘¢Soak in hot springs, in the ice and snow, soaking in hot springs is a very comfortable and cozy enjoyment. Alaska has many natural hot springs, where you can relax and enjoy the surrounding scenery, and you may even see the aurora Ā· šŸ“Alaska winter wear āœØThe temperature in Alaska in winter is relatively low, generally between minus ten to minus thirty degrees. So pay attention to keeping warm, wear multiple layers, choose breathable materials, and avoid catching a cold after sweating. Ā· āœ…Anchorage-Fairbanks 7-day 6-night aurora route
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Posted: Jan 2, 2024
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