You’ve probably never heard of Ten Sleep, Wyoming—it has a booming population of 260, after all. As a world-renowned pro snowboarder, it would appear that Mark Carter has defied his small town destiny. But those who have spent any time on the Carter ranch know that his unique upbringing is at the root of his success. Hard work was ingrained in him from birth, and it’s what drives him in his relentless pursuit of becoming one of the best snowboarders in the game.