Our Athletes
We partner with world class athletes and grassroots instigators from around the globe to put Mons Royale on nature's favourite playground.
"Every day is a dream"
Robin Goomes
Robin is one of the most exciting freeride mountain bikers in the world, known for pushing boundaries in style and skill. She has established herself within the global freeride scene through a combination of bold riding, technical tricks, and fearless competition.
"The Icon of Style"
Gigi Rüf
Gigi is one of the most influential and stylistically distinctive professional snowboarders in the world. Known for an effortless, creative approach to terrain, he blends freestyle expression with technical backcountry riding in a way that has inspired riders across generations.
"Creativity is everything"
Finn Bilous
Finn’s skiing is characterised by creativity, fluidity, and progression, bringing a freestyle mindset to big mountain ski lines. His approach resonates both in formal competitions and in freeride media and film projects.
"Boldness and precision"
Jess Hotter
Jess Hotter is a world‑class New Zealand freeride skier renowned for her bold line choices, technical skill, and competitive success in the toughest big mountain ski circuits in the world.
“We’re stoked to be putting Merino on the shoulders of athletes in mountain terrain across the globe. From our base in Wānaka New Zealand to the mountains of Innsbruck and Squamish, we’re backing Kiwis all the way.”
Mons Royale
The Journal
Athlete Yarns: A rehab story with Jess Hotter
We sit down with Jess Hotter six months post-injury, chatting about her crash, the damage, and her recovery journey.
Merino vs Synthetic Base Layers: Every Benefit Explained
It’s all about that base (layer). And we’re digging deep into the benefits of Merino base layers vs synthetics.
Introducing Proximity (and the benefits of Merino wool activewear)
Merino wool activewear, for the girls getting mountain strong.
Merino in the heat: is Merino wool good for summer?
Is Merino wool good for summer? Does Merino keep you cool as well as hot? So curious of you!
