Our mission is to provide access to outdoor adventures for all, through events and programs that empower individuals, create healthier communities, and foster a respect for the environment.
"Thank you for creating these opportunities! The entire UpaDowna experience has enriched our lives in a way I could never imagine. It's special and I hope you understand how much I cherish it!" -Sarah K.
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***LIMITED SEATING, PLEASE RSVP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adventure-on-tap-speaker-series-tickets-55369068374***
Devin Allen is a 53-year old outdoors enthusiast who loves mountain biking but finds adrenaline rushes in lots of other things including rock climbing, hiking, trail running, snowboarding, backpacking, camping, climbing 14’ers, wake-surfing and golf…. (yes, golf). He has run the Pikes Peak Ascent twice, climbed a bunch of 14’ers, ridden the White Rim and Kokopelli Trails in Utah (non-stop) and completed the Colorado Trail by bike and foot in 2015. He is married 27 years to Leslie and has two sons, Orry and Ross. He earns a living as a PE teacher and photographer and has resided in Colorado Springs for nearly 20 years.
This presentation will focus primarily on The Colorado Trail Project, Devin’s attempt at running and mountain biking the entire 500-mile Colorado Trail over the course of a summer when he was nearly 50 years old. It will include a 25-minute video of the effort, an overview of the trail itself, the bike-packing setup Devin used for the project and a discussion of the do’s & don’ts, highs & lows and good’s & bad’s of the whole adventure.
About Adventure on Tap: UpaDowna’s Speaker Series is a featured activity in our nonprofit’s “Community Campfire” program. This activity features a new discussion each month. Through our speaker series, you’ll have the opportunity to be inspired by many different adventures. Keeping on theme with our mission, we want to inspire individuals to pursue outdoor endeavors and this is one of the ways we hope to bring new and exciting opportunities to you! Want to be a speaker? Sign up here: https://www.upadowna.org/programs/adventure-on-tap/
Find us: 525 N. Cascade Ave on the SE corner of Cascade and Willamette. Enter the west door on the Cascade side. Parking is FREE and can be found on Cascade, Willamette and in our parking lot out back.
Description
Description
Join UpaDowna for our 3rd Saturday adventures. Once a month we will lead a guided hike to explore a new trail, hike, or adventure topic. All ages, abilities, and experience levels are welcome!
Ring The Peak and Limber Pines Trail is a moderate 2.8 mile moderately trafficked loop trail with 393 feet of elevation gain located near Woodland Park, Colorado that features a lake, and stunning views of Pikes Peak. Well behaved dogs are allowed if kept on leash.
