Reddit mentions of Yaktrax Pro Traction Cleats for Snow and Ice

It's been a while ('90's) but I've been to Bethel a fair bit. It's probably Alaska's biggest "bush" village - not a city, not a town like you'd think in lower 48 - much smaller and less developed. Overall kind of dirty and scummy. Think very rural. Then think even more rural and you still won't be close if you haven't been to bush Alaska before. Hub for western Alaska - native hospital (I assume where you're interning). They've got a road and some cars/trucks and I think even a cab or 2. There'll also be snow-gos (aka snowmachines aka snowmobiles) and 4-wheelers on the road. People are generally friendly and like as not will offer a ride if you're walking. You'll be shopping at the Alaska Commercial store where you'll get shocked at prices for brown lettuce and old vegetables and fruit. Nice that you'll get room and board included as else it's big $$$.

The coat you link to would likely do you fine for when it gets cold. Being long it might be a little hassle if you go riding on 4 wheelers or snow machines. A lot depends on what you do. No one in Alaska will care if you're "fashionable". Not even in Anchorage - people wear jeans/carharts to absolutely anything. Certainly not in Bethel. But nicer is fine too - don't worry, if you're not a local native, they'll know you're from outside regardless. I'm sure you've googled weather history. You'll get a big range. By November it can get wicked cold, but more likely not below zero. Of course you'll have other stuff to layer with if need be. Warm, waterproof boots. No need for crampons! I think maybe cypressash miss-wrote and meant something like this. or some similar variation. I wouldn't bother with it though.

Good luck and enjoy an experience.