@PriscillaT
Thanks for reaching out!
I lived in Alaska for six years before moving south to Seattle last year, so I can provide some pretty good insight in to what is needed to keep your hands warm. Your best bet is to layer your hands similarly to any other part of your body; with an inner 'base' layer and an outer 'insulating' layer. Some glove or mitten combos come with both pieces, such as the REI Co-op Gauntlet GTX gloves or the Outdoor Research Mt. Baker Modular Mittens, which have glove liners and outer shells. Both of those options are waterproof as well.
If you're not looking for that level of protection from the elements, you could look at combining a liner glove like these:
REI Co-op Polartec Power Stretch Gloves
Seirus Sound Touch Xtreme All Weather Gloves
And wearing them underneath another, warmer, outer layer like these:
Outdoor Research Transcendent Down Mittens
REI Co-op Tahoma Mittens
That allows you to keep your hands warm in the mittens, but also take them off when you need dexterity (taking a photo or using your car keys, for example) and having the liner gloves help retain the heat in your hands. If you're going to be out playing in the snow (i.e. skiing, sledding, skating, etc), then the first options would likely be a better choice as they are waterproof and can provide that extra protection against snow and ice. However, if you're going to be outside sightseeing (i.e. watching the norther lights or the Iditarod), then the second option could work great.
We hope you have an awesome trip to Alaska, thanks!
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