The Journal

What to pack: lightweight summer backpacking in Sweden
What to pack: lightweight summer backpacking in Sweden
Kora adventurer Roland Primus and his wife Claudia headed north of the Arctic Circle to explore Sweden’s scenic Kungsleden trail last summer. They hiked 160km in five days through one... Read more...
How to stay motivated during a physical challenge
How to stay motivated during a physical challenge
Whether you're climbing a mountain, tackling a triathlon or trekking across a desert, at some point during an endurance event you'll probably feel like giving up.  We asked ultra athletes,... Read more...
Meeting one of the last Himalayan muleteers - by Jeff Fuchs
Meeting one of the last Himalayan muleteers - by Jeff Fuchs
Explorer and writer Jeff Fuchs meets one of the last remaining muleteers of the Tibetan Plateau, who spent more than 40 years crossing  the ancient trade routes of the Himalayas.... Read more...
What to pack for a long distance bike ride
What to pack for a long distance bike ride
James Lambie is cycling 15,000 miles from the UK to his native New Zealand, travelling through more than 20 countries over the next few years. On his first leg of the... Read more...
The ultimate list of women's adventure books
The ultimate list of women's adventure books
Find inspiration for your next adventure with our list of biographies and memoirs penned by trailblazing female explorers, athletes, journalists  and outdoor enthusiasts. We created this resource after discovering a... Read more...
250 Years of Intrepid Women of History
250 Years of Intrepid Women of History
To celebrate Women’s History Month (and also in acknowledgement to the recent international women’s day), we’ve created an infographic to share the amazing stories of more than 30 women adventurers... Read more...
Where to find outdoor adventure in October, November and December
Where to find outdoor adventure in October, November and December
If you're hoping to fit in an outdoor adventure before the year is out, here's our guide to some of the most exciting places to hike, cycle, climb and ski... Read more...
kora field test: a ski tour in the alps
kora field test: a ski tour in the alps
kora development athlete Chantelle Robitaille tested out kora’s Shola top and leggings on a five-hour ski tour from Chamonix­ Les Praz to Le Buet. What did you wear?On top, the­... Read more...