Author Bio

Winston Ross

Winston Ross is a freelance journalist based in Portland, Ore., who tries to remember that just because it has been raining for 23 days straight does not mean he should watch television all day. REI member since 2001.

Stories by Winston Ross...

A person rides the new Co-op Cycles electric mountain bike DRT e3.1

Boost Your Ride with the First Electric Mountain Bike from REI Co-op

Winston Ross|October 5, 2023

What if the uphill was as much fun as the descent? That’s the hard-to-imagine promise of electric mountain biking. You’re supposed to earn that sweet ...

Best Hikes Near Palm Springs

Winston Ross|March 6, 2020

You’d be forgiven for believing California’s Palm Springs is only about second homes, swimming pools and midcentury modern architecture. After all, the Coachell...

A rainbow arches over downtown Boise, Idaho.

10 Adventurous Things to Do in Boise, Idaho

Winston Ross|June 13, 2019

In 1974, the writer L.J. Davis published a wonderful piece in Harper’s Magazine predicting the demise of his hometown. The headline: “Tearing down Boise.” The g...