Mark Reif
Mark Reif is a writer from Stowe, Vermont. During the winter, he works as a snowboard coach and rides more than 100 days. The rest of the year, you can find him trail running through the Green Mountains and skateboarding at nearby parks. Mark holds a B.S. in Industrial Design from Virginia Tech, giving him unique insights into outdoor gear.
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