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 Water Gear
Enjoy a day on the water. Our ultimate list of the best water gear is adventure worthy. We considered everything you...
The Best Camping Cot
Searching for a comfortable way to sleep in the great outdoors? We bought the 11 best camping cots currently available...
The Best SUP Paddles
After comparing dozens of different SUP paddles, we purchased some of the most desirable options on the market and...
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...
Top Pick
Surftech Catalyst Tuflite V-Tech Review
If you want a top-notch SUP that is superb to paddle, sleek, and stylish, then this is the one for you. One of our...
Best Buy
Tahe Beach Performer Review
This all-around budget board is great for families, beginners, and intermediate paddlers who want solid performance...
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...
Pau Hana Endurance XL Review
If you want a solid stable SUP above all else or if you are looking to go fishing on your board, this should be one of...
Isle Versa 2.0 Review
Performing well across the board, this is a great entry-level board. It paddles quite well in a variety of different...
Pau Hana Malibu Classic Review
While we love the look of this SUP, we wish it was a bit more of a generalist board when it comes to on-the-water...
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...
Boardworks Kraken Review
Want the best? This is one of the highest scoring SUPs of the group and is a great option for many folks - if you can...
Editors' Choice
Aqua Bound Malta Carbon 2-Piece Review
This premium paddle is easily one of the top contenders we have seen when it comes to SUP paddles. The overall...
Sun Dolphin Seaquest 10 Review
Searching for a stand-up paddle board without spending a ton of cash? The Sun Dolphin is one of the best values that...
Isle 2-Piece Carbon Review
All in all, this paddle struggled to impress in our minds. It does fine but is far from our first choice.
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