Mark Reif
Mark’s a lifelong snowboarder with a passion for the sport. He lives in Stowe, Vermont, where he also works as a snowboard coach. He holds a B.S. in Industrial Design from Virginia Tech, giving him a unique perspective on the design and function of snowboard equipment. He’s an all-mountain freerider who enjoys morning groomers, trees, and steeps.
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