What is your name & surname?
Shafeeqah Gordon
What is your current role at Gone?
I manage the V&A Waterfront store
What led you to working at Gone?
It’s right up my alley and I was unemployed due to covid and the national lockdown
What is your Instagram username?
@shafgordon
What's your favourite sport?
Trail running and hiking
- Favourite trail? Otter Trail
- Anything you are training for at the moment? Table Mountain Challenge
- Dream trail running destination? Grand Canyon and Mont Blanc
What is your favourite piece of Patagonia gear?
My Better Sweater :)
What’s the one thing you think that people don’t know about the Patagonia brand?
That the Down jackets are made from traceable down and is ethically sourced.
Your favourite weekend escape / micro-adventure?
Cederberg
What is your ultimate /dream outdoor-adventure trip?
Thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail and the Rim of Africa trail.
What is the last photo you took on your phone?
Selfie with my cat, Asher.
Share a description of your favorite material object that you already own?
My bedside lamp
Do you have a hidden talent? What is it?
Nope. I was a pretty decent netball player before I started running though.
What is your favorite documentary?
I don’t have one. More of a bookworm and one of my favorite is Shoe Dog :)
If you could put anything on a billboard, what would you write?
Happiness > Money
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