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Marissa Fox

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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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Best SUP Boards of 2022

Looking for the best stand up paddle board of them all? We extensively tested all the best SUPs side-by-side to help...

Editors' Choice

Yes. Hel Yes - Women's

Tying for the top score of the entire group, the Yes. Hel Yes. is our top recommendation for anyone who wants an...

Editors' Choice

Gnu Ladies Choice

If you are searching for a super fun and playful board that excels across the mountain, then look no further. This...

Best Buy

Tahe Beach Performer

This all-around budget board is great for families, beginners, and intermediate paddlers who want solid performance...

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...

Best SUP Paddles of 2022

After comparing over 125 different SUP paddles, we purchased the 14 most compelling paddles currently available and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Best Splitboard Bindings

What's the best splitboard binding of 2021? We evaluated the market and purchased the top 11, testing them side by...

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...

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...

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...

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