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
Marissa Fox
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Best Splitboard Bindings of 2023
What's the best splitboard binding? We evaluated the market and purchased the top 7, testing them side by side to find...
Best Camping Cot
Searching for a comfortable way to sleep in the great outdoors? We bought the 10 best camping cots currently available...
Best SUP Paddles
After comparing over 125 different SUP paddles, we purchased the 15 most compelling paddles currently available and...
Best All Mountain Snowboards for Women
Searching for the best women's all-mountain snowboard? We bought the top snowboards and compared them head-to-head to...
Top Pick
Lib Tech T.Rice Orca Review
The Orca has phenomenal float and is super stable at speed. This board is one of the best when it comes to riding...
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Gnu Ladies Choice Review
If you are searching for a super fun and playful board that excels across the mountain, then look no further. This...
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Yes. Hel Yes - Women's Review
Tying for the top score of the entire group, the Yes. Hel Yes. is our top recommendation for anyone who wants an...
Best SUP Boards
Looking for the best stand up paddle board of them all? We extensively tested all the best SUPs side-by-side to help...
Best Buy
Tahe Beach Performer Review
This all-around budget board is great for families, beginners, and intermediate paddlers who want solid performance...
Best Buy
Never Summer Lady West Review
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 just...
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Aqua Bound Malta Fiberglass 2-Piece Review
The fiberglass version of the Malta holds its own against its all-carbon counterparts, all while costing quite a bit...
Burton Day Trader Review
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...
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Spark R&D Arc Pro - Women's Review
Our top recommendation for any female splitboarder that wants the best of the best when it comes to bindings...
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