I'm from Fairbanks, but I live in Austin now, so I feel ya. Definitely layers, especially when you go ice fishing. 2 socks. They also have those hand warmers you activate and put in your pocket and shoes. HotHands from Amazon, they last around 7 hours, maybe?
Here's what I used to wear when I'd go snomachining when it was -20 degrees: winter hat, neckwarmer, t-shirt, long sleeve shirt or turtleneck?, jacket, tights/long johns, jeans , snow pants?, 2 socks (1st one is short, 2nd is taller), insulated boots, gloves/mittens. That way you can take off the jacket if you get to hot, and still have your arms covered.
FYI, people just say North Pole, not The North Pole. The North Pole is in the middle of the Arctic Ocean. :)
Have an awesome trip!