WHAT TO WEAR IN ALASKA
The vacation is winding down and while I hate saying goodbye to Ashleigh but I am looking forward to getting back to home. I miss being in my own house, I miss sleeping in my own bed, and I miss my routine. It is funny how we get set in our routines and it is hard to change. 
We took a 7-hour tour out to Tracy Arm. At the end of the fjord were two Glaciers, the Sawyer and the South Sawyer. As we started getting closer to our destination we started seeing floating pieces of ice. This was the largest piece of ice we saw and it was way larger than the boat we were own. I have to be honest the movie Titanic kept coming to mind.
Here on this smaller piece of ice, you see a couple of harbor seals taking a rest. They say that the seals come up in this area to have their pups because they are more protected from predators.
This is the South Sawyer Glacier. It is the one that has been dropping all the ice. It is breaking apart and retreating and it has retreated over a mile since last year. 
This is the Sawyer Glacier and it is way more stable. It has almost reached equilibrium, not advancing or retreating. You can see this Glacier is more solid looking than the other one.
If you visit Alaska or any place that is colder you need to layer to stay warm. I started with an underlayment hooded top. You want this top to be tight fitting and hug your body. If the top clings to your body then air can not flow up under the top and get you cold. Then I wore a sweatshirt on top of the underlayment. This was a really cute and extremely soft sweatshirt that I bought while I was here in town. Ashleigh is friends with the girl was designs and makes this tops. 
Next, I added a jacket for warmth. This jacket is lightweight and warm but it is not waterproof. There is one my daughter’s jacket and it is by Arcteryx. I wore this the entire time I was here, I wonder if she will miss this when I pack it in my bag.
A good waterproof jacket is worth its weight in gold if you live here. When Ashleigh first moved up here she figured out quickly that she needed waterproof items. When she got all of her items inside her backpack wet she understood that EVERYTHING needed to be waterproof.
Here is how it looks when everything is all layered together. If you get hot you can just start taking off layers. You can tell that this was at the end of the day after we got back from the cruise. My hair is flat from having the hoods pulled up every time we went outside to take pictures. The small amount of makeup that I had on earlier has almost been rubbed off. Lol! I look worn out. Haha!
Here is a good look at the socks I have fallen in love with. These are called Feetures and they are expensive little suckers but I would love a couple more pairs. They are supposed to be blister proof and guaranteed. My pair is the calf version and Ashleigh has the ankle version.
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I have huge blisters on both feet. Wish I had heard of those socks before I abused my poor litttle feet. Love your Alaska outfits and your pictures are breathtaking.
You mentioned sitting on the balcony watching the cruise ships come in. You probably saw the ship my friend & her husband were on. They had a fantastic time. So I got news from you & her! It’s always the best to get back to your own bed! Glad you had such a wonderful time with your daughter. Safe trip home.
Just love the pictures and the info on the glaciers, you definitely has a great experience. Thanks for the tips on clothing, I have been wanting to go, Alaska, Hawaii and going back to Scotland are on my Bucket list!!
Safe travels home!!
Hi Tania! Gorgeous vacation pics! Thanks for the recommendation on the socks. They are on sale with Amazon Prime today-30% off!!
Fun clothing for a fun vacay! And you still look great!
Tania I have enjoyed looking at your Alaska pictures. I used to live in Anchorage many years ago.
I love my feetures socks. Well worth the money for sure.
Oh my goodness! That. Ice. Is. Blue!!! Did it really look that blue, or it it just in pictures that it appears blue? I have very much been enjoying your pictures
Thanks for the heads up on gear to pack, my sons & I are heading that direction in a couple of weeks. We’d heard layering is key. Safe travels home!
I’ve loved your blog from Alaska! Such beautiful pictures and good advice on clothing. Thanks.
Tania – love those socks too! BTY the link to the “free Active Hydration Serum from Rodan + Fields” does not load.
Beautiful pictures! I have enjoyed your trip so much! Thanks for sharing with us. I need to order a pair of those socks. I walk 2.8 miles 5-6 times a week.
Safe travels home!
Wow good tips on how to dress up there…going to put this one on my bucket list!
I have loved your pictures of Alaska. I can’t wait to go back there. Have a safe trip home.
This is so funny! Practicality over pretty I guess! I love the pics of Alaska. I’ve never been but one day hope to make the trek. Thanks for sharing your trip!
Julia from http://www.whenthegirlsrule.com
Since we are hoping to go on an Alaskan cruise for my mom’s 80th birthday (she’s my 70+ model on my blog), this is great info!! Although, I may have to borrow stuff—I don’t have any rain gear because it’s so dry here in Denver!!
XOXO
Jodie
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I might need to add Alaska to my bucket list!!
Love my Feetures socks. Lifesaver for runners!
The view from your daughters balcony is fantastic! Those icebergs look breathtaking! Thanks for sharing this wonderful place with us through your posts! I have looked forward to finding them in my inbox each morning!
Thank you for sharing the wonderful photos of Alaska, your adventures and information. I can see its beauty and it looks pretty cold, wet and how I imagined. It takes a special adventurous breed of people to live there.
Gosh this looks so interesting…
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That is such a stunning place! Wow!
Wow, your pictures are amazing!! Love the sock tip, too! What a nice visit with your daughter. And the view from her balcony–beautiful! Thanks for sharing.