Ross was born to a chairlift mechanic father and a research biologist mother, he falls somewhere in between. During his childhood, he either spent his summers hopping in the work truck with his dad to go to the local ski resort or looking through microscopes and helping with gel electrophoresis in his mom's neurogenetics lab.
With a diverse background that ranges from completing his Bachelor of Environmental Science degree at the University of Nevada, Reno to running heavy equipment and power tools for large residential tree services, to being the head distiller at a craft distillery Ross has a wealth of knowledge and experience. Having professionally used a vast array of tools, electronics, gear, and equipment he has honed his attention to detail and has the ability to put products to a true, rigorous test.
With more than ten years of product research and development in the snowboard industry, he is no stranger to hunting down even the tiniest of technical considerations to create world-class reviews. In his free time, you can find him searching the backcountry for the perfect snowboard jump or wrenching on his snowmobile. His summers are spent mountain biking, hiking, and camping around the Sierra with his hound dog Broadus.
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Best Laptop Stand of 2023
We bought the best 8 laptop stands on the market to test side-by-side in a number of stringent assessments. For...
Best Bluetooth Tracker of 2023
We bought the best Bluetooth trackers available today and put them through a gauntlet of uncompromising side-by-side...
Best Weather Radios of 2023
To test weather radios, our team bought the best models on the market today and brought them out to the mountains to...
Best Popcorn Popper of 2023
We bought the 10 best popcorn poppers on the market to compete with one another in a series of thorough tests. After...
Best Trail Camera of 2023
If you're looking to find the best trail camera, we're here to help. We bought the best trail cameras on the market...
Best Food Dehydrators of 2023
After researching dozens of dehydrators, we bought and tested 13 top-of-the-line models, which cover a wide range of...
Best External Hard Drives of 2023
After spending over 80 hours testing external hard drives, we've arrived at some exciting conclusions that guide our...
Best Battery Chainsaw of 2023
For more than 50 hours we researched battery chainsaws until we narrowed it down to 10 of the best. These tools are...
Best Dog Collar of 2023
Trying to find the perfect dog collar for your ever-faithful furry friend? We bought and tested all the top dog...
Best Chainsaws of 2023
After researching chainsaws for a week, we purchased 10 of the top-rated models to analyze side-by-side in order to...
Best Jump Starters of 2023
After researching more than 50 jump starters, we selected the best ten for a head-to-head test to determine which...
Best Weather Stations of 2023
Looking for a new weather station? We researched countless products and chose the best ones for testing. Testing...
Best Space Heaters of 2023
In the market for a space heater? We bought 12 models for a hands-on experimental extravaganza. For weeks on end, we...
Best Charcoal Grill of 2023
Our comprehensive review covers some of the best available on the market today, from portable tabletop grills to...
Best WiFi Extender of 2023
After researching WiFi extenders for dozens of hours, we narrowed the competition to the 9 best models to see which...
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