Marissa was a big firm attorney who quit her job in corporate law to pursue a better life. In 2012, she sold everything she owned and moved to Borneo to work as a scuba instructor on a sailboat traveling around the island. Since then, she's driven a motorcycle across three countries solo, managed a busy dive center in Indonesia and worked as a shark researcher in the Philippines. She founded a charity dedicated to ocean conservation from her home in South Lake Tahoe and is policy director for The League to Save Lake Tahoe. She's a former competitive snowboarder (primarily freestyle/halfpipe), PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, RYT yoga instructor, and AIDA freediver.
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Marissa Fox
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Best Camping Cot of 2022
Searching for a comfortable way to sleep in the great outdoors? We bought the 10 best camping cots currently available and comprehensively tested them head-to-head all to help you find the...
Best SUP Paddle Boards of 2022
Looking for the best SUP board of them all? We extensively tested all the best SUPs side-by-side to help you find the perfect board for your needs and budget.
Best SUP Paddles of 2022
After comparing over 125 different SUP paddles, we purchased the 14 most compelling paddles currently available and tested them side-by-side to help you find a superior SUP paddle.
Best All Mountain Snowboards for Women
Searching for the best women's all-mountain snowboard? We bought all the top snowboards and compared them head-to-head to help you find the perfect board for your riding style and budget.
Best Buy
Never Summer Lady West
This board rips in just about any condition across the entire mountain. It's great for aggressive riders that want one board that can almost do it all.
How to Choose a Stand Up Paddle Board
Stumped by SUP’s? We analyze the pros and cons of each board to help you find the perfect match, whether you are just starting out or an experienced paddler.
Editors' Choice
Aqua Bound Malta Fiberglass 2-Piece
The fiberglass version of the Malta holds its own against its all-carbon counterparts, all while costing quite a bit less.
Best Buy
Isle Versa Rigid
Performing well across the board, the Versa Rigid is a great entry-level paddle board that won't break the bank. It paddles quite well in a variety of different conditions and even...
Burton Day Trader
Fast, fun, and stable, this board is the happiest in the wide-open terrain where it has room to roam. It's a cruisy board that straddles the line between all-mountain and freeride but can...
How to Choose a Snowboard for Women
When selecting a snowboard, it's important to consider not only which board is the "best," but which board is best for you. There are so many factors that give a snowboard its own...
Best Splitboard Bindings
What's the best splitboard binding of 2021? We evaluated the market and purchased the top 11, testing them side by side to find the best.
Editors' Choice
Spark R&D Arc Pro - Women's
Our top recommendation for any female splitboarder that wants the best of the best when it comes to bindings. Lightweight, easy to transition, and comfortable to climb with, it's hard to...
How to Choose a Cot for Camping
Confused about camping cots? We go over all the different types currently available, what they are used for, and what to look for when buying a new one, all so you don’t have to lose any...
Best Buy
KingCamp Folding Deluxe
Claiming the Best Buy award, the KingCamp Folding Deluxe is our top recommendation for those shopping for a new cot on a budget.
Top Pick
Coleman ComfortSmart
If you want a camping cot that is comfortable above all else, then the Coleman Comfort is our top recommendation. This cot has ample room and even includes a separate mattress, leading to...
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