2025 Winter Rental Guide
Winter Rentals Overview
For over 38 years, we have been the trusted source for winter g rentals. Our rental kits feature high-performance gear we’ve trusted and sold for years and are the same parkas, snow pants, boots, and accessories relied upon daily by our customers living in Alaska environments.
Tailored to Your Activity Level
Our Kits are based on the level of activity and warmth you’ll need:
Alyeska Kit - Highly Active Adventures: Designed for activities like downhill skiing, where less insulation is ideal for flexibility and comfort.
Iditarod Kit - Moderately Active Adventures: Perfect for activities like snowshoeing or dog sledding, offering a balance of warmth and mobility.
Northern Lights Kit—Mostly Inactive Adventures: This kit is built for long periods of standing in place, such as watching the aurora, and it has the highest levels of insulation for extreme cold.
If you’re unsure which category fits your trip, we’re here to help recommend the best gear to ensure your Alaskan adventure is everything you hoped it would be.
Alyeska +20° Kit $38/Day
Enjoy your Alaskan adventure with our Alyeska Kit consisting of +20°F (-6ºC) lightweight, waterproof, breathable outerwear that you can rent for $38 per day.
Perfect for skiing, snowshoeing, or winter hiking.
Iditarod -20° Kit - $38/Day
Our most popular winter rental!
Prepare for Alaska’s winter adventures with the Iditarod Kit, featuring gear rated to -20°F. This kit includes a winter parka, snow pants, gloves, and boots— all for $38/day. Designed for comfort and warmth, it’s ideal for dog sledding, exploring glaciers, or spectating the Iditarod.
NORTHERN
LIGHTS
Kit - $48/DAY Warmth and Protection for the Harshest Conditions
From gazing at the Aurora Borealis at 2AM to volunteering along the Iditarod Trail, capturing stunning winter landscapes, or embarking on extended snow machine treks, the Northern Lights Kit is built for the coldest Alaskan adventures. This kit offers enhanced insulation and durability, ensuring you stay warm and comfortable in temperatures as low as -40°F.
A La Carte Rentals
You can choose exactly what you need from any of our kits. Whether preparing for an active ski trip, a moderate adventure, or extended time in extreme cold, you can rent individual pieces to suit your plans.
Alyeska Products: $20/day per item
Iditarod Products: $22/day per item
Northern Lights Products: $24/day per item
Footwear (All Kits): $18/day
With A La Carte rentals, you get the ultimate flexibility to gear up for your Alaskan winter experience exactly the way you want.
Convenient Gear Management
We make managing your gear hassle-free.
Single Duffel: Your kit comes packed in an easy-to-carry duffel for convenience.
Starting in Fairbanks - Ending in Anchorage: We’ll ship your gear to your hotel 5 days before your arrival. Return the gear to us at our Anchorage store, or we can pick it up from your hotel for $20.
Starting in Anchorage-Ending in Fairbanks: Pick up your gear at our store or have it delivered to your hotel for $20.
We provide prepaid return postage and a shipping box for you to drop off your gear at the Fairbanks Post Office, conveniently located near the airport at 5400 Mail Trail, Fairbanks, AK 99709.
Reserving Your Gear Online
https://6thavenueoutfitters.com/winter-rentals/
Choose a Kit: Start by selecting the rental kit that fits your needs, along with the number of rental days, and add it to your cart. (If you choose A La Carte, you can skip this step)
Select Sizes: For each piece of outerwear—jacket, snow pants, boots, and gloves—select your size and add them to your cart.
Checkout: Complete your checkout and choose RENTAL as your payment type. You won’t be charged at this stage, but your reservation will be confirmed.
Finalize Details: Once we receive your order, we’ll contact you to confirm sizes, review your schedule, and arrange transportation or pickup details.
Our priority is your comfort. We will make sure you are fully equipped for an unforgettable Alaskan adventure.
Reserving your Gear by Phone
Call us at 907-276-0233 Monday through Friday, 11:00 to 5:00 Alaska Time (3-9PM EST)
We can help you choose your kit or your A La Carte pieces based on your plans.
We will reserve your gear and get all of the details about your trip.
Sizing Your Gear
Properly sizing winter gear is essential for comfort, warmth, and functionality during cold-weather activities. We have detailed size charts online for each rental item.
Room for Layering: Winter gear should accommodate multiple layers (base, mid, and outer) without feeling tight or restricting movement, so if you are in between sizes, always choose the larger size.
Boot Fit: We recommend wool socks with our rental boots. If you are in between sizes, always order the larger size and add a thicker sock. ALWAYS wipe out the inside bottom of your boot every single night of your trip. This is very important as the day's perspiration will cause your feet to be cold the next day. Remove the footbed and wipe the boot completely dry.
Extremities Coverage: Your hats should be fleece-lined, and if you are on an Aurora Viewing tour, we strongly recommend a balaclava to fully cover your head, ears and neck.
Final Tip: We are happy to talk with you about your trip and to help properly fit your gear as that can ensure a comfortable, enjoyable winter adventure.
Rental Parka Size Charts
Rental Parka Size Charts
Snow Pants Size Chart
Snow Pants Size Chart
Size Charts For Gloves
Footwear Size Chart
