I agree with the above advice-especially the layering technique! I've been to AK 17 times and can't get enough! Hatcher Pass between Willow and Palmer is a great place to "get away from it all" if you have your own vehicle. Drive Skyline Dr. in Homer. Take a water taxi to Halibut Cove from Homer. Check out the view of Mt. McKinley from Talkeetna Lodge in Talkeetna; also the view of The Mt. from Denali State park is terrific if you hit it on a clear day! The drive to Valdez thru Thompson Pass is amazing. I could go on and on! You will love it!