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  • Chaco Canyon

  • UpaDowna named Earth Day "Greenie" Award Nominee! Vote for us!

    Earth Day in Colorado Springs is so special, it's an Earth MONTH! April is full of fun events all month long and UpaDowna will be a part of them!
  • Incline App-Track your time. Compete with others. Get Rewards!

    What's your time? For some people, just doing the Manitou Incline isn't enough. Comparing time is a big part of the culture regarding the Incline and now, there's a way to track it, and the times of your friends, without all the fluff of "I was under 20 minutes..." now, you can prove it.
    Hike, Reviews
  • Women and Craft Beer- Colorado Springs brings the two together!

    What's the first thing that comes to mind when I say women and beer? Yeah...every man's dream right?! Sorry guys, this is one fantasy you are NOT allowed access to! Women wait in line to grab a seat at Brewers Broads
    Beer
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  • Ivywild School

    For some, Ivywild School might not have much (if any) significance to you. But it should. Not only is this an amazing place for locals to hang out at, it will be a destination you won't want to miss on your road trip to Colorado this summer!
  • The 2013 Joy Ride is Coming!

    Help us kick off  The Joy Ride by pedaling with us every other Wed in April then EVERY Wednesday through the summer as New Belgium Brewing, UpaDowna and McCabe's Tavern host "The Joy Ride". NBB is so stoked at your dedication to this ride that they want to give you the ride of your life on one of their 2013 Limited Edition cruisers!!
    Bike
  • 8 Miles In/Albritton Skis

      The weekend is finally here and it's time to break out your boards and skis! Are you pumped? If not, check out this sweet video, 8 Miles In. Shot by Kody Zenger featuring Albritton Skis. 
    Snow
  • MHM Sponsors UpaDowna...The Negotiation

    Trying to get sponsorships and supporters for a non profit is not all that easy, even if you are as awesome as we are. There are tons of negotiations and even the occasional strong arm tactic and some times things just get plain weird, but we are so excited to make the announcement that revolutionary pack makers MHM (Mile High Mountaineering) have decided to support our non profit programs by donating packs to us for YOU to use during our trips!!!
  • Inexpensive & Green Ways to Get Outdoors! As seen on Fox21's "Foxy Moms Green Tips"

    The first step to enjoying the outdoors with your family is just getting out there! Now we know that for some folks this might sound like it would be too expensive but honestly anyone can do it! Here are some inexpensive ways to get outside, and enjoy it! View Fox21 Video Here