The Journal

The best layers for skiing
The best layers for skiing
When it comes to embarking on a day’s skiing on the mountain, your kit matters. Extreme external temperatures and quickly changing weather conditions demand versatile kit with innovative technical fabrics.... Read more...
Embrace the shorter days - self care on the trails this autumn
Embrace the shorter days - self care on the trails this autumn
As we transition into autumn, we get to witness nature at its best - the countryside transforms into a spectacular display of reds, oranges and yellows in magical, seasonal splendour.... Read more...
Alex Rambles shares his final mountain journey before fatherhood
Alex Rambles shares his final mountain journey before fatherhood
For my last adventure before the greater adventure of parenthood, I headed to the Lake District with my best mate Dave and #mykorakit on a wild camping expedition in Upper... Read more...
Wearing wool in the summer
Wearing wool in the summer
You know how much we love wool…especially yak wool! What you may not know is how wool is our first choice of fabric to wear against our skin throughout the... Read more...
Introducing Jodie Gauld: from Tajikistan to Tintagel
Introducing Jodie Gauld: from Tajikistan to Tintagel
How did you get into trail-running? A: I guess there have been a few layers to this journey. My family is very outdoorsy and as children we had the freedom... Read more...
Tracking Wolves in the Alps
Tracking Wolves in the Alps
Travelling journalists, Ashley and Quentin of En Selle (In The Saddle) are minimalist adventurers heading from France to Asia. Their photo essay for kora, details their on-foot wolf encounters, taking... Read more...
Finding mental space in the mountains
Finding mental space in the mountains
The mountains have provided solace for individuals for thousands of years. The magnitude of nature humbling, the peace comforting, and the fragility of life becomes a thing of great beauty.... Read more...
Natural highs: three of the best mountain lodges
Natural highs: three of the best mountain lodges
Layer up for these majestic mountain lodges, perched in wild-at-heart landscapes, with all the pulse-racing adventures and coddling mod cons you could dream of. Don’t forget your favourite bit of... Read more...
Love your layers: A guide to layering
Love your layers: A guide to layering
When temperatures drop, our bodies do what they can to keep warm. Our muscles shiver, our teeth chatter and we get ‘goosebumps’. This evolutionary reflex is left over from when... Read more...
What to look for in a base layer
What to look for in a base layer
Base layers - a top, leggings or shorts - are worn next to your skin. The purpose of this critical layer is to keep your skin dry - and therefore... Read more...
Our new Yushu Collection – your perfect package of base layers
Our new Yushu Collection – your perfect package of base layers
After months of testing in the field we are delighted to bring you our new range of men's and women's tops, bottoms and accessories. We have engineered Hima-Layer™ Yushu fabric to bring together... Read more...
Hiking heroes: four epic trails for the year ahead
Hiking heroes: four epic trails for the year ahead
Lace up your hiking boots – or at least let yourself daydream your next BIG adventure. Here are four spectacular trails, sprinkled across the globe, to get you in the mood... Read more...