While other brands have expanded far beyond their local roots , Rome remains committed to its Vermont base . The company ’ s proximity to local resorts ensures that every product they develop is rooted in the passionate Vermont snowboarding community . “ We ’ re not just a snowboard company that happens to be in Vermont ,” says Wassick . “ We are a Vermont snowboard company . We ’ re embedded in the local culture , and we ’ re designing for the people we ride with on the mountains . We ’ re not chasing trends or trying to be something we ’ re not . We ’ re just doing what we do best — making gear for real riders .”

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As Rome Snowboards continues to grow , Wassick is particularly excited about the future of their product line , which continues to push the boundaries of design and technology while staying true to the brand ’ s core identity . “ We ’ ve got some fresh designs coming up for the 2025 / 26 season that I think people are going to be really stoked on . We ’ ve kept our core attitude , but we ’ re introducing some new ideas that will take us in exciting directions .” In addition to Rome ’ s well-stocked online shop , their products are available in shops like Darkside Snowboards ’ two locations in Killington and Ludlow , and Splinters Boardshop in Warren , ensuring that local riders have access to the gear that ’ s been developed with their specific needs in mind . Rome is carving an exciting path for the future of Vermont snowboarding , and they are doing it with style , integrity , and balance every bit as impressive as a seasoned rider coasting down the Green Mountain slopes . n

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