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Nate Swanner

Title: Author
Location: Wisonville, OR
Expertise
Topics of Expertise: Snowboarding, camping, hiking, snowboarding gear, protective gear, apres ski,
Years in This Expertise: 16+
Number Of Products & Number Of Hours Expert Has Tested: 350 products, 3,500 hours
Career Highlights
  • Once redlined a BMW i4 M50 on the autobahn
  • Was among the first to test SMITH’s 3D snow sports goggles
  • Was one of the first people to see how FUSIONFIBER is used in production
  • Snowboarded through waist-deep, record snowfall in Utah
  • Outran a snow slide at Yosemite National Park
  • Snowboarded on every major mountain range in the U.S.
Education & Certifications
  • Years of Writing: 13+
  • Previous Publications: The Manual, SlashGear, The Next Web
A Word from Nate Swanner
I grew up skateboarding the streets of southern California, which progressed to snowboarding when my family moved to a small mountain town in northern California in my pre-teen years. Snowboarding quickly became a passion, and I’ve seen a lot happen in the snowboarding industry.
My writing career started later than many, but my content is framed by a lifetime of experience. I write because I like sharing what I’m passionate about and providing unique insights to you.