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  • About
    • Store Hours
    • Directions
    • The Owners
    • Staff
    • History
  • Events
    • Event Calendar
    • Fresh Coast Film Festival
    • Michigan Ice Fest
  • Activities
    • Summer
      • Disc Golf
      • Fly Fishing
      • Biking
      • Camping/Hiking
      • Paddling
      • Rock Climbing
      • Trail Running
      • Stand Up Paddling – SUP
    • Winter
      • Fat Biking
      • Alpine Skiing
      • Nordic Skiing
      • Backcountry Skiing
      • Ice Climbing
      • Snowshoeing
      • Surfing
  • Gear
    • Our Brands
    • Used Gear
  • Service, Rentals & Demos
    • Bike Service
    • Ski & Snowboard Service
    • Cross Country Ski Service
    • Kayaks/S.U.P.
    • Nordic Skis
    • Snowshoes
    • Ice Climbing Gear
  • Guide Service
    • Climbing Guides
    • Ice Gear Rentals
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"Think of bicycles as ridable art that can just about save the world." - Grant Petersen

Learn more about winter biking in the UP at Down Wind Sports

“Cross-country skiing is great if you live in a small country.” - Steven Wright

Learn more about Nordic Skiing at Down Wind Sports

"There is no such thing as too much snow." - Doug Coombs

Find your adventure at Down Wind Sports

"What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness." - John Steinbeck

Learn more about snowshoeing in the UP at Down Wind Sports

"There are a million ways to surf, and as long as you’re smiling you’re doing it right." - Mike Coots

Learn more about surfing Lake Superior at Down Wind Sports

What’s Bigger- Your Water Bottle or Sleeping Bag?

What’s Bigger- Your Water Bottle or Sleeping Bag?

Looking to lighten your pack weight?  Look no further than the Sea to Summit Flame sleeping bag! Weighing in at a scant 12.3oz and yes, compressed smaller than your Nalgene water bottle this bag is the ultimate weight saver!  Stop by and check out these remarkable bags!

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Munising Hours for May

Munising Hours for May

Munising Store Hours Announcement- May Hours: Monday-Fridays 1oam-6pm Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 11- 3pm  

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Sam Crowley Sea Kayak Presentation March 21st- Rathad Na Mara

Sam Crowley Sea Kayak Presentation March 21st- Rathad Na Mara

Come join Sam Crowley as he recounts his 30 day long island hopping adventure from Dublin to the Scottish Highlands along the rathad na mara. Irish for sea road, the rathad na mara is an ancient pathway along a shoreline rich with Viking towns, Finn McCool’s cave, a 5th century monastery & pilgrimage site on […]

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Michigan Ice Fest Schedule!

Michigan Ice Fest Schedule!

It’s Ice Fest week! Here is our schedule of events so if you are interested in catching a presentation, spectating or even trying ice climbing this is your chance!  Stop in to our headquarters at Munisings Community Center where you can catch a shuttle ride to see the climbs. PROGRAMMING NOTE- Wednesdays film Mountain of […]

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Need Traction?

Need Traction?

With all of the cold, snow, and ice walking around town can be treacherous!  If you are heading downtown for the UP 200 or to spectate at the Michigan Ice Fest or heading out on an adventure to the Eben Ice Caves be sure to have traction on your feet!  Our staff favorite is the […]

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It’s Noque Weekend!

It’s Noque Weekend!

With the fresh snow in Marquette and cold temps we are looking forward to a great Noque weekend!  Hopefully everyone has been training hard and getting ready for the big race.  I know Jeff, has been having a blast on the Monday Night Skate Ski lessons and is excited that some of his participants are […]

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Houghton
308 Shelden Ave.
906-482-2500
arni@downwindsports.com

Marquette
514 N Third St.
906-226-7112
downwindsports@gmail.com
Munising
112 Elm Street
906-387-8025
downwindsports@gmail.com