Winter jackets for extreme cold—more often called parkas—are almost necessary in frigid climates such as Alaska, Minnesota, Canada, or Sweden. Depending on the activity and your material ...

Alaska is a winter wonderland for those who are properly prepared. But it can be miserable, ... The jackets, boots and mittens will suffice from the car to the store.

I moving to southeast Alaska this month, and I need a relatively inexpensive, waterproof, and wind-resistant winter jacket. I need something that will keep me warm for extended periods in cold ...

I moving to Barrow, Alaska, and want to make sure I’m prepared for the cold. I have a thermal lined Carhartt coat. Is this sufficient, or should I buy a new parka? i Ann Arbor, Michigan ...

The new Sitka Studio Hyperdown jacket is the ultimate winter coat. We interviewed Brad Christian, the man who designed it, on how it was made.