Earlier this winter, Kora sent me one of their Azog Hooded Jackets to test out. An extremely versatile midlayer, it has served me well for skiing, hiking and ice climbing the past few months.
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Tomorrow, I leave on an ice climbing trip to Iceland, so am frantically trying to finish packing. For a gear intensive sport and action packed trip, it’s hard to keep the balance between manageable weight and not forgetting anything. While not every single item is shown in the photo above and I won’t bore you with the details of each, the following are a few key pieces of gear I am psyched about.
As consumers flock to more natural fibers and brands look for a way to distinguish themselves, merino sheep are being passed over for the more exotic llama, bison, and now yak. Active wear company Kora creates apparel made from yak wool sourced directly from nomadic herders in the Himalayas.