“Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” - John F. Kennedy
Learn more about Biking in the UP at Down Wind Sports
“A lake carries you into recesses of feeling otherwise impenetrable.” - William Wordsworth
Learn more about Stand Up Paddleboarding at Down Wind Sports
“An optimist is a man who plant two acorns and buy a hammock.” - Jean de Lattre de Tassigny
Learn more about camping in the U.P. at Down Wind Sports
“Every mountain top is within reach if you just keep climbing.” - Barry Finlay
Learn more about rock climbing in the UP at Down Wind Sports
"Scholars have long known that fishing eventually turns men into philosophers. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to buy decent tackle on a philosopher's salary." - Patrick McManus
Learn more about fly fishing in the U.P. at Down Wind Sports
Ever thought about where our name came from? What’s in a name and where it derived from is pretty interesting. Down Wind Sports was officially formed and opened in September of 1976 and located in the University Shopping Center on North Third Street in Marquette. Dennis and Nancy Henderson created Down Wind as a way […]
Super cute relaxed fit, dropped waistline dress with integrated waist adjuster, constructed with a comfortable, stretchy, soft-to-the-touch Diem™ polyester textile that dries quickly, packs well, doesn’t wrinkle and is easy to care for. With two convenient hand pockets and a discreet security pocket, this dress is ideal for use in hot weather and while travelling.
Run, ride, climb—just don’t go without the up-for-anything Houdini® Jacket. It encourages improvisation with its weather-resistant 100% nylon ripstop fabric, which blocks wind and withstands abrasion. The slim fit accommodates a baselayer or a light midlayer; the hood cinches with a single pull and won’t pinch your ears; cording, toggles and cuffs are all trim […]
Combine the words “outside” and “Bozeman” and you’ve got “Oboz.” Moreover, you’ve got something that speaks volumes about us. Outside is where our heads are, always dreaming of the next peak to climb or river to float. And Bozeman is where we live, play and of course, work on making Oboz the best shoes out […]
Come out and experience the new Giant Maestro suspension bikes from Giant Bicycles! Bring mom along for a special Mother’s day ride where we will feature special demo pricing on bikes! 2017 Road & Mountain Bikes will be available to demo. Photo ID & Credit Card are required to demo our bikes!! Also, don’t forget […]
While many university students are sleeping in today after a long semester, today marks the start day for an amazing adventure being taken on by three Northern Michigan University students. Their mission is to carry out a minimal-impact bicycle trip around Lake Superior to record and share the stories of its people, the places they […]
