May 2020 UpaDowna UpDate! UpaDowna 2020-05-05 | We’re slowly reopening! //Giving Tuesday (now) is today! Please head to UpaDowna.org/donate to give! // We might start activities with PADDLE BOARDING first!! //plus....BIG announcement from the Executive Director.
Virtual Story Time with Freddie the Yeti- Mike and the bike meet Lucille the Wheel UpaDowna 2020-04-15 | ...
Virtual Happy Hour W/ Montucky Cold Snacks UpaDowna 2020-04-02 | It's always a great time with the folks at Montucky Cold Snacks! Check out the video to hear about their efforts during Covid-19, who they're helping, and how YOU can help them!
Virtual Adventure on Tap W/ Nick Noland- Story of Survival on Shavano UpaDowna 2020-04-02 | "My survival story is ongoing. The mountain was day one, but the true bravery is now." Nick Noland set out on a summit of 14,232-foot Mount Shavano, near Salida, Colorado on October 22, 2019 and with one wrong turn...his whole life changed forever. WARNING: Nick may talk about some things that could be traumatic for some to hear. Read more about his story here: outsideonline.com/2406806/nick-noland-survived-mount-shavanoSee a video about Nick's inspiring story here: facebook.com/watch/?v=195630404839103Thank you to our Adventure on Tap Sponsors Red Leg Brewing Company and Ascend Physical Therapy for making this possible.
Backyard Basecamp-DIY Firestarters UpaDowna 2020-04-02 | Check out the first video in our “backyard basecamp” tips and tricks series during the Coronavirus lockdown. Adventure on!
Virtual Story Time with Freddie the Yeti- Mama Built a Little Nest UpaDowna 2020-03-28 | Mama Built a Little Nest by Jennifer Ward
Virtual story time with Freddie the Yeti-Mama built a little nest extended version UpaDowna 2020-03-28 | Includes education about the bird's nests!
Virtual Happy Hour w/ Red Leg Brewing 3.26.20 UpaDowna 2020-03-28 | Need your brewery fix? Well, BYOB and join us for a live interview with UpaDowna sponsor Red Leg Brewing Company on Thursday, March 26th from 5-6pm. You'll learn what they are doing during this tough time, and how you can support them, PLUS viewers will get a code for specials! Tune into the meeting below to watch. Specials: head over to Red Leg for $1 off a 6 pack and crowlers, PLUS $2 off growler fills!!
UpaDowna update of events during COVID-19 UpaDowna 2020-03-19 | Tune in for an update on UpaDowna’s programs for the next month as well as fun and unique ways to stay motivated during this time with our UpaDowna.org/CORAD20 page. Man! I look like I’ve been unable to sleep because I’ve been stressing out about how to continue this nonprofit during coronavirus crisis times or something…🤣 🤷🏼♀️
March 2020 UpaDowna UpDate UpaDowna 2020-03-09 | I feel like it’s been forever since I got to talk to you all! Sorry I missed February’s newsletter, but to make up for it...March is packed full of events...so check it out! Randi
Jan 2020 UpaDowna UpDate UpaDowna 2020-01-03 | Happy New Year! Indy give is still going until Jan 3! Please donate to Indygive.com/upa We have a silent disco and Adventure on Tap booked for Jan... but all other events are TBD... because WE’RE HIRING!!!
November 2019 UpaDowna UpDate UpaDowna 2019-11-02 | This month we’re talking about the Indy Give! kickoff, our November events, and announcing the winners from our AdvRx program!!
October 2019 UpaDowna UpDate UpaDowna 2019-10-08 | Link to the October newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/4f4d90130320/0omg1dkx0b-3010841?e=acaff72634
Sept 2019 UpaDowna UpDate UpaDowna 2019-09-09 | *Sept 4 “Books, Beers, and UpaDowna" is actually on Sept 14th sorry!
July 2019 UpaDowna UpDate UpaDowna 2019-07-09 | Indy Give, Phantom Canyon, Silent Disco and more!! (Forgot to mention in the video that our next park cleanup is Sunday, July 28 from 2 to 4 PM at Quail Lake)
Teacher Testimonial from Atlas Prep School UpaDowna 2019-06-17 | Hear about how UpaDowna can change lives through paddle boarding!
José from CSDB tells us about his day paddle boarding! UpaDowna 2019-06-17 | José tells us about his adventure paddle boarding with UpaDowna and his school, The Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind.
paddle boarding testimonial in ASL UpaDowna 2019-06-10 | This is a heartwarming testimonial in ASL (American sign language), from our friend Darrell who works at the Colorado school for the deaf and blind!
June 2019 UpaDowna UpDate UpaDowna 2019-06-01 | Bike month, First & Main Concert Series, Paddle Boarding and more!
Get to know UpaDowna! UpaDowna 2019-05-08 | One on one testimonials with UpaDowna founders, staff, volunteers, and participants. From first-time camper confessions to the health benefits we provide and everything in between! Thank you to the following people for making this video happen: Sarah, Molly, and Logan K. Nadia C. Aimee & Torrance V. Steve and Randi HitchcockAlso a huge thanks to USAFA Cadets Jena and Kevin for making this video!
May 2019 UpaDowna UpDate UpaDowna 2019-04-26 | Our May UpaDowna UpDate is out with all of our awesome upcoming events! Huge thanks to the following sponsors and supporters for making our spring programs so successful!!!Rocky Mountain Ride -program transportationTrails End Taproom -benefit eventsSOCO Waste -cleanupsOskar Blues Grill & Brew Colorado Springs -cleanups and Pedal PartyThe Screening Room AV -Adventure on TapThe Next Us -Adventure on TapCityROCK -intro to climbingDragonfly Paddle Yoga -benefit yogaHeuberger Subaru-paddle boardingPlus! We’re hiring limited hourly staff for paddle boarding! Check the our “jobs” tab on Facebook and also on our website for more info! All info can be found on our website, upadowna.org
April 2019 UpaDowna UpDate UpaDowna 2019-04-09 | Listen in to hear about all our amazing events coming up in April and May! More info at upadowna.org/eventsApril Tue., 9th, 6-8pm: Intro to Climbing @ CityROCK Thur. 11th, 6-8pm: Adventure on Tap Speaker Series upadowna.org/event/the-colorado-trail-project-adventure-on-tap Wed. 17th, 6-7:15pm: UpaDowna Hike @ Trails End Taproom facebook.com/events/424711501636881 Sat. 20th, 1pm-3pm: 3rd Sat Adventure- Natl. Parks Week FREE Day @ Florissant Fossil Beds upadowna.org/event/3rd-saturday-adventure-national-parks-week-free-day-april-20thj/?instance_id=24436 Wed. 24th 6-7:15pm: UpaDowna Hike @ Trails End Taproom facebook.com/events/281869326074327 Sat. 27th, 9a-12p: Great American Cleanup @ America the Beautiful Park eventbrite.com/e/2019-great-american-cleanup-pikes-peak-partners-volunteer-registration-registration-32006921564?aff=eac2May Wed. 1st, 5:45-7pm: Pedal Party Kick-off Ride! upadowna.org/event/upadowna-pedal-party-kick-off-ride/?instance_id=24437
UpaDowna Paddle Board Day with Colorado School for the Deaf & Blind, 6/12/18 UpaDowna 2019-03-17 | Testimonial of Kim T., who asked us to help get her kids outside and paddle boarding!!
March 2019 UpaDowna Update! UpaDowna 2019-03-04 | We’re doing away with our normal newsletters and trying a short video instead! All the links you need will still be available in our email newsletter, just delivered in a shorter way! Enjoy!
UpaDownas 3rd Saturday Adventure w/John Spengler @ Ute Valley Park UpaDowna 2019-02-22 | 3rd Saturday Adventure is an outdoor experience we lead under our "Community Campfire" program. It is intended to bring the community together to get healthy outdoors while learning about the places we live in or near! February's hike took place in Ute Valley Park and our guest educator was John Spengler! These hikes happen every month on the 3rd Saturday. For more info, check out upadowna.org!
Cutest testimonial ever! UpaDowna 2019-02-17 | Stevie tells us what he thought of our hike at Ute Valley Park: “I WUVED it!”
Paddleboarding changed this kid’s mind about water activities! UpaDowna 2019-01-13 | King describes his positive experience with water activities at a summer paddleboarding class with UpaDowna and Big Brothers Big Sisters Pikes PeakVisit our website at UpaDowna.org to find out how our nonprofit can help YOU to “unleash your adventure”
ParaTINDER Review UpaDowna 2018-04-27 | Testing out and trying to light wet ParaTINDER from UST. Check out our website for the full review soon at upadowna.org/reviews
2017 FolknFlannel Festival & Fundraiser UpaDowna 2017-10-30 | A tiny glimpse into all of the awesome fun we have at Camp Shady Brook YMCA! Huge thank you Cory Bruno for the video and to The River Arkansas for use of their song "Tiny Hurricane". Mark your calendars for Sept. 28th/29th 2018!
UpaDowna Trail Clean-up UpaDowna 2017-10-30 | Video from our Fox21 interview after a March 2017 trail cleanup on our adopted route.
UpaDowna 3rd Saturday Adventure- Pulpit Rock, 2/18/17 UpaDowna 2017-02-25 | What a great turnout! The weather was beautiful and we had some amazing hikers join us for February's hike through Pulpit Rock near the UCCS Campus in Colorado Springs, CO! If you go: parking in 500 lots are free on the weekends. This hike can be found at lot 580 off of N. Nevada and N. Campus Heights (to the east of Nevada, across from Trader Joe's). Wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for some scrambling, loose rocks, and some slippery descents. The view is amazing! Huge thanks to Cory Bruno for the great photos!!
The Power of UpaDownas Stand Up Paddleboard Program! UpaDowna 2016-10-11 | In this video, UpaDowna participant Latrice P. talks about overcoming her fear of the water by participating in UpaDowna's SUP program, her first EVER experience on water. Our SUP Social is a free way for folks to try a new outdoor adventure sport. You can donate to help us keep folks motivated to explore the outdoors by going to upadowna.org/donate ! Thanks!
