Dress like an Alaskan to weather the winter cold I didn't just want to see the northern lights I wanted to understand them. That's why I chose Fairbanks. It's one of the best places in the world to experience them. And Fairbanks Alaska in Winter: A Magical Getaway What to Pack When Visiting Alaska in Winter what to pack for a winter trip to alaska i visited fairbanks last march and had to get a whole new winter wardrobe since my la fits weren't cutting it