UpaDowna

What UpaDowna does

UpaDowna is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2013 and headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving the Pikes Peak Region with free and discounted outdoor adventure programming. Originally launched as a gear and product review entity, the organization transitioned into community-led outdoor programming and now operates a portfolio structured around its 'Three Peaks' framework: Summit Series (adventure activities including indoor/outdoor climbing, ice climbing, SUP, kayaking, hiking), Community Campfire (community-building events), and Environment Essentials (environmental education). Additional programs include Community Pedal Parties (weekly cycling), Little Hikers (youth hiking with crafts), outdoor wellness classes (Zumba, Yoga, Line Dancing), and private group adventure bookings for nonprofits, schools, businesses, military squadrons, and neighborhood groups. The organization also serves as fiscal sponsor for Bike Clinic Too, a bicycle donation and repair program for homeless and underserved individuals.

The organization employs approximately 10–15 staff members led by Executive Director Lynn Mattix, with a fully volunteer Board of Directors chaired by Spencer McKee. Programs are delivered through community events, volunteer engagement, and partnerships (including Old Town Bike Shop). All programs are provided free or at discounted rates to participants, with no individual program fees. UpaDowna's revenue model is entirely donation-dependent, processing tax-deductible contributions via PayPal and supplementing income through limited merchandise fundraising campaigns. The organization has no proprietary technology products; its tech stack consists of off-the-shelf SaaS tools (Eventbrite, Smartwaiver, CustomInk, PayPal, Google reCAPTCHA) supporting event registration, waivers, donations, and merchandise sales.

UpaDowna has no institutional investors, parent company, or private equity backing. Its geographic footprint is confined to the Pikes Peak Region of Colorado, and there are no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, or material revenue figures in the available source materials. The organization operates as a mission-driven community nonprofit focused on reducing barriers to outdoor recreation for individuals of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.

Name

UpaDowna

Legal name

UpaDowna

Website

https://upadowna.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UpaDowna is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2013 that provides free and discounted outdoor adventure programs—including climbing, hiking, cycling, and wellness classes—to community members across Colorado's Pikes Peak Region, funded entirely by donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Recreation Programs

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Adventure Multi-Sport Camps & Skills Academies (THAAAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Instructor-Led Skills Academies (Climbing, Paddling, Mountaineering Schools) (THAAAOAI), Corporate Outdoor Training & Team-Building Programs (Experiential Learning) (THAAAOAE)

Keywords

• Outdoor adventure programs
• Community recreation services
• Youth hiking activities
• Outdoor wellness classes
• Nonprofit outdoor education

Headquarters

HQ city

Manitou Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations. Donations fund free and discounted outdoor programs, events, and education in the community. Processing via PayPal.
2. Fiscal Sponsorship - Bike Clinic Too: UpaDowna acts as fiscal sponsor for Bike Clinic Too, a sister bicycle shop helping those in need in the Pikes Peak Region. All donations to BCT are tax-deductible.
3. Fundraising: Merchandise fundraising campaigns such as Hats Off To Adventure limited edition hat sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

UpaDowna is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that organizes and delivers free and discounted outdoor adventure programs to individuals and groups in the Pikes Peak Region of Colorado. Its core offerings span community cycling events (Pedal Parties), youth hiking programs, SUP and climbing instruction, outdoor wellness classes (Zumba, yoga, line dancing), private group adventures, and the fiscally sponsored Bike Clinic Too bicycle donation program, all funded through donations and community support.

Product overview

UpaDowna is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit outdoor adventure organization serving the Pikes Peak Region since 2013. The organization provides a unified portfolio of outdoor programs designed to be accessible to all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, particularly targeting individuals new to the outdoors, those facing barriers, and those seeking camaraderie. The core Three Peaks Programs include Summit Series (adventure activities and classes), Community Campfire (community-building), and Environment Essentials (environmental awareness). Additional programs span cycling events (Community Pedal Parties), youth activities (Little Hikers), water sports (Stand Up Paddleboarding), climbing (indoor and ice), outdoor wellness (Zumba, Yoga, Line Dancing), private group adventures, and the affiliated Bike Clinic Too bicycle donation program. Originally starting as a gear and product review company, UpaDowna has evolved to offer FREE and discounted programs that enable the community to unleash their outdoor adventures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Three Peaks: Core programs initiative comprising Summit Series (adventure activities), Community Campfire (community building), and Environment Essentials (environmental education).
• Bike Clinic Too

Products and services

• Three Peaks Programs (Summit Series, Community Campfire, Environment Essentials) UpaDowna's umbrella program initiative that empowers individuals to reach health and wellness goals, build community through shared learning and friendship, and foster respect for the environment. Designed for community members of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds in the Pikes Peak Region.
• Community Pedal Parties Weekly community cycling events held every Thursday at 6pm in the Pikes Peak Region, open to community members free of charge.
• Little Hikers: Youth Hiking & Crafts Youth-oriented hiking program combined with craft activities for children in the Pikes Peak Region.
• Stand Up Paddleboarding Classes SUP instruction classes teaching paddling techniques to individuals trying paddleboarding for the first time.
• Indoor and Outdoor Climbing Classes Rock climbing instruction offered both indoors and outdoors as part of UpaDowna's outdoor adventure programs.
• Ice Climbing Classes Ice climbing instruction offered as part of UpaDowna's outdoor adventure programs in the Pikes Peak Region.
• Outdoor Wellness (Zumba, Yoga, Line Dancing) Outdoor fitness activities including Zumba on the Lawn at First & Main (Fridays), Yoga on the Lawn (Saturdays), and Rhythm & Groove Line Dance Fitness.
• Private Group Adventures Custom private group adventure services for nonprofits, schools, businesses, birthday parties, military squadrons, and neighborhoods, including SUP, kayaking, guided hikes, rock climbing, and ice climbing.
• Bike Clinic Too Bicycle donation and repair program providing donated bicycles along with free ongoing repairs to homeless and others in need in the Pikes Peak Region. UpaDowna acts as fiscal sponsor.

Quantifiable outcome

• Provides FREE & discounted outdoor programs, events, and education in the community

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Old Town Bike ShopsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOld Town Bike Shop at 426 South Tejon St. in Colorado Springs accepts bike donations for Bike Clinic Too, UpaDowna's sister program serving homeless and those in need in the Pikes Peak Region.
• Bike Clinic ToocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUpaDowna is the fiscal sponsor of Bike Clinic Too, a bicycle donation and repair program helping those in need. Founded in 1993 by Peter Sprunger-Froese and Brian Gravestock, Bike Clinic Too provides used bicycles along with free ongoing repairs to homeless and others in need in the Pikes Peak Region.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• GirlTrek: Nonprofit mobilizing Black women and girls to walk and engage in outdoor wellness via free community-based programming. Comparable in mission-driven, free, community-led wellness programming.

Direct peers

• Appalachian Mountain Club: Nonprofit delivering outdoor recreation, education, and conservation across the Northeast, including hiking, climbing, and paddling programs. Similar multi-discipline outdoor programming nonprofit.
• American Alpine Club: National climbing-focused nonprofit offering education, community, and conservation programming. Comparable to UpaDowna on climbing instruction and outdoor community-building.
• Outdoor Afro: Nonprofit offering free outdoor recreation, education, and community events for Black communities. Matches UpaDowna on free community programming, volunteer-driven delivery, and mission-driven access.
• The Mountaineers: Member-based outdoor recreation nonprofit offering climbing, hiking, and paddling courses and trips. Comparable to UpaDowna in outdoor skills instruction across multiple adventure activities.
• Big City Mountaineers: Nonprofit that provides free outdoor trips and mentorship for youth from underserved communities. Highly comparable to UpaDowna in mission (removing outdoor access barriers), free programming model, and reliance on volunteers and donations.
• Wilderness Inquiry: Nonprofit providing outdoor adventures to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Directly comparable to UpaDowna's mission of inclusive outdoor access and free/discounted programming.
• Colorado Mountain Club: Colorado-based outdoor recreation nonprofit offering hiking, climbing, and ski education. Most direct regional peer given overlapping geography with UpaDowna's Pikes Peak service area.

Broad incumbents

• Sierra Club: One of the largest U.S. environmental and outdoor nonprofits, organizing group hikes and outings nationwide. Indirect peer — much broader footprint but shares the mission of community-based outdoor engagement.
• Leave No Trace: National nonprofit focused on outdoor ethics and environmental education. Overlaps with UpaDowna's Environment Essentials program but operates as a national awareness/training organization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/UpaDowna
• Instagraminstagram.com/upadowna
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/upadowna

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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