Stop SkiLink!
SkiLink is a program that aims to combine two resorts in Utah by developing a gondola system connecting Solitude ski resort to Canyons ski resort. Supporters (of which there are not too many but of the four companies two are…
UpaDowna Coffee…It’s Delicious!
Aaaannnnd now we've got our own coffee! Before I go any further with this you should be aware we are not looking to take over the coffee world. I am not a roaster nor a coffee aficionado...in fact I still…
Should Wolves Be Re-Introduced to RMNP?
Wolves seem to be one of the most controversial topics of recent years for those of us living in their old stomping grounds. Since the 1930's they were hunted nearly to extinction for their hides, then they were hunted because…
Rainy Day Thank You To Dirt Rag And Bicycle Times
Here in Colorado we're enjoying a bit of moisture in what has been a ridiculous dry summer. The trails have been loose and the dust has been non stop, so with the tacky trail we're eagerly anticipating when the clouds…
Tip Of The Day: Escape And Breathe Deeply
With all of the connectedness of the world these days I often find myself overwhelmed by the concrete cancer of city life, the cell phones and interwebs, honking cars and smog puking semi trucks. And just when I feel like…
Mile… Mile & A Half- A Muir Trail Documentary
I just tripped upon this project called A Mile...A Mile & a Half and instantly felt as if it was something that all of you would enjoy. These are not dialed survivalist or outdoor fitness freaks (as you will soon tell)…
Getting Kicked In The Nutella, And Getting Paid For It
Most folks I know enjoy Nutella. This gooey chocolate substitute made with hazelnuts and a bit of cocoa is a camper's dream. In fact, I know folks that have eaten entire jars of this stuff in one sitting, ahem Marci…
Utah Trails Booby Trapped!
There is really nothing cool about this story other than it simply re affirms non native Utahins? Utahens? Utahonians? whatever, view that Utah is a place for militants, mormons, sand, polygamy and weak beer. Well, I guess it lends creedence…
Over the River
Today the Department of the Interior announced that the BLM has approved the temporary 50 million dollar art project called "Over the River." Today the Department of the Interior announced that the BLM has approved the temporary 50 million dollar…
An UpaDowna Inspired Giveaway
Another great thing about going to the Outdoor Retailer Shows is the chance to catch up with industry friends and make new ones. Let's just say we did a lot of both. One of the cool new companies that we…