Down Wind Sports Blog

The Upper Peninsula Climbers’ Coalition (UPCC) is an Access Fund Affiliate (501c3) whose mission is to preserve and protect climbing areas throug...

With students arriving on both Northern Michigan University and Michigan Tech campuses soon, homework and study sessions are not far behind! In ...

Just can’t get enough of the Upper Peninsula trails? After a long day of racing the Ore2Shore maybe there is still a bit of juice in the tank an...

One of our favorite weekends of the summer is almost here! This is the weekend the mountain bikers invade Marquette and experience our sweet trai...

Hiawatha is all about getting together and listening to great music and hanging out with good friends. The Hiawatha Traditional Music Festival ...

If you are visiting the Upper Peninsula this summer, there is a good chance that you might catch a glimpse of the Aurora Borealis! What makes the...

Get ready to take your outdoor adventures to the next level with our next Wilderness Workshop Series at Down Wind Sports in Marquette, Michigan! ...

School’s out! Things generally are a bit slower at work, and our warmer weather is to be embraced after a long hard winter! We have be...

Welcome to our weekly series Hike & Hydrate! We'll be exploring some of our favorite hiking in the Upper Peninsula and following ...

Experience the tranquility of paddling down a meandering forested river by canoe or kayak. Keep an eye out for hidden gems only seen from the wat...

Camping is one of the best ways to spend your summer, and having the right equipment can make it a lot more enjoyable. Down Wind has all of the g...

Learning to ride a kids bike offers kids independence and a sense of adventure. Giant offers kids bicycles for all ages with low stand-over heigh...