Alaska Land tours dress ??

[jnc411]

Hi , we will be on a precruise Alaska Land tour , during the days it will be jeans and layered tops with a jacket and sneekers (September). but for evenings dinner in the Lodges , do you dress it up a bit with slacks and sweaters ?? Or do most people just stay in the Jeans with nice tops ? I would be fine with either , but wondering about packing, trying to limit that. I do have to pack the DH suit and tie for the cruise portions of the trip and my formal ware , but I don't plan on getting that out till we are on the ship, but will I need nice slacks with nice top for dinner in the Lodge or no, hopefully no. With all the bus travel and going from one lodge to another I would think most people would be as casual as possible , am I right ?

Thanks everyone.

Cori

[Suitcasefull]

You'd be fine staying casual. I always enjoy a change from jeans and tees, though, so I throw in at least a nicer blouse or top for dinner even if the jeans are kept on. Depends on how long a day it has been excursion-wise. You won't be out of line keeping your casual things on, though. Think you'll love Alaska and want to go back. Enjoy! ;)

[Guest maddycat]

Alaskan lodges are very casual. Jeans are the norm both day and night. So, whatever you wear during the day will be fine for dinner.

[jnc411]

Thanks , I was thinking the casual attire would be ok , but just wanted to confirm that.

Thanks for your help.

Cori

[sail7seas]

The only problem with jeans in Alaska is if it rains (and it often does) the jeans will take a long time to dry. Perhaps take along a spare pair to change into.

 

Have fun.

[jnc411]

The only problem with jeans in Alaska is if it rains (and it often does) the jeans will take a long time to dry. Perhaps take along a spare pair to change into.

 

Have fun.

 

Will do. and probably would be a good idea to pack a light weight unbrella and those little throw away rain ponchos as well they take little or no room and would come in handy I guess. Thanks for the heads up.

Cori

[RockeyBullwinkle]

jeans will be fine... but, I have found that cotton (or new tech fabics) chino's are warmer and/or cooler and will handle rain/damp/wind much better.

[GORDONCHICK]

Rather than an umbrella - which is just something else to carry/keep up with and becomes an unintended weapon all too many times - think of a long (cover the bum) waterproof jacket with a hood. It's a great outer layer for Alaska.

 

And I've been known to scotchguard my jeans. Hang them on a hanger, hang the hanger on the shower head, and spray in the shower and let them dry there.

[slidergirl]

Look into buying some rain pants. Even with an umbrella and a rain jacket or poncho, the bottoms of your pants are going to get wet. The rain pants don't take up much room at all - many stuff into one of their pockets.

 

You can reuse them at home on those rainy days when you want to take a walk/run, take out the trash, walk the dog, etc...

[jnc411]

Rather than an umbrella - which is just something else to carry/keep up with and becomes an unintended weapon all too many times - think of a long (cover the bum) waterproof jacket with a hood. It's a great outer layer for Alaska.

 

And I've been known to scotchguard my jeans. Hang them on a hanger, hang the hanger on the shower head, and spray in the shower and let them dry there.

 

Great idea , thank you.

Cori