 Re: Alaska in November
Alaska in November can vary. Last year, we had the highest amount of snowfall in a very long time, record snowfall, in fact. Alyeska is wonderful, and you won't regret going. However, you won't be able to take any boat tours to see the fjords, or see any glaciers clearly, as the waterways are frozen and the glaciers will be covered with snow. If you decide to go to Valdez, or any places other than Girdwood (where Alyeska is), you'll be able to see ice climbers. Valdez in winter is very popular with ice climbers. Winter is dark here. It doesn't stay dark all day, but the sun in November won't be up till after 10 am, and will be setting some time around 3 to 3:30 pm. It's a winter wonderland here, but not if you want to get out and see anything. Driving can be hazardous, and the things that people come here to see (ie, the wildlife, the fishing, the glaciers, the sea life) just aren't visible in November. If you ski though, and come just for the skiing, you shouldn't be disappointed. Also, nice places to visit would be Homer and Seward. Seward has a Sea Life center that, although small, may give you a little taste of Alaska. If you stay at the hotel downtown, and ask for the "shared bathroom" rooms, you'll get a discount. The rooms are small, and don't have their own bathrooms in the room, but if you plan on being out of your room and looking around, you'll be fine. Another fun winter place is Homer. Make sure to go out to the Homer Spit and see the eagles. You'll be amazed. |