When Em Donkers (they/he) received word that they were officially a sponsored Gymshark athlete, they thought it was an April Fools’ joke. It was, in fact, actually April 2nd - and very much not a joke.

“I went out looking to re-experience a connection to nature that I used to experience before puberty - to find that young kid and unfettered joy at where I could go, what I could do, and what it was to be one small piece of this planet.”

“A few years ago I was backpacking the Tour Du Mont Blanc with my dad. It is stunning, and hence, quite a popular route. If you are lucky, maybe you will go 15 minutes without seeing a fellow hiker or mountain biker. Additionally, due to the whole circling Mont Blanc thing, most of it is at altitude and therefore quite exposed. Perhaps you can already see where this is leading.”

“We want equal access and equal opportunities for everyone regardless of skin color, income, proximity to trails, etc.”

— Max & Jaye

“An ecosystem can only survive though diversity, and reducing its diversity only brings imminent collapse. We should embrace and celebrate human diversity, too, as it strengthens our resilience to face adversity.”