During the winter months, you will experience little daylight, and in the summer, little darkness. It messes with sleep schedules a bit.
Only missionaries with a passport will be able to serve in the Yukon (Canada) next door, but it is part of the mission.
Get good boots, like thermal lined Blundstones or Sorels. A heated vest and gloves are nice to have as well.
Make sure your coat is rated for arctic temps. RefrigiWear makes coats rated for -50 degrees, but there are other companies that also make good coats for the cold as well.
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These kept coming up in every research thread I read. These are by far the most recommended boot across ALL missions and I have not seen a negative comment about them. A thermal lined option is available for colder areas.
By far the most mentioned boots in ALL missionary threads. It is a Chelsea boot style. A thermal version is available for really cold climates. I haven't found a negative review of Blundstones. Many missionaries say these lasted their entire mission and still look nice.
These coats are a little pricey, but they've been said to be so, so nice for those extra cold areas of the world. They are rated for -50 degrees.
These coats are a little pricey, but they've been said to be so, so nice for those extra cold areas of the world. They are rated for -50 degrees.