Fjällräven & UpaDowna Make Friends with Winter Hike
Event Details: Join Fjällräven Colorado Springs and UpaDowna on March 11th to Make Friends with Winter, a global event series to learn skills on how to thrive in cold climates and plan your winter adventures.
We will heading to Red Rocks Trail in Woodland Park for a snowshoe experience with UpaDowna guide Spencer McKee. At the top of the trail we will enjoy hot chocolate and snacks as we connect with our community and share our favorite winter adventures.
*Pending trail conditions, Fjällräven will provide MICROspikes or Snowshoes*
At Fjällräven, we believe that with the right equipment and the right knowledge, anyone can discover and enjoy nature in cold conditions, with or without previous outdoor experience.
Registration required.
Meeting Point: Red Rocks Trail, Pike National Forest, 28548 CO-67, Woodland Park, CO 80863
About the Trail: This is a 3.2 mile loop with approximately 400ft. of elevation. There may be slippery conditions present on trail.
Cost: FREE! Participants must register in advance. Register Here.
What to Bring: Dress for the weather. Recommended gear to wear and bring:
- Base layer
- Hat and gloves
- Jacket
- Hiking boots or supportive closed-toe shoes should be worn.
- Hiking poles
- Pending trail conditions, Fjällräven will provide MICROspikes or Snowshoes.
- Sun protection including sunglasses and sunscreen
- Water
- Snacks
About UpaDowna: UpaDowna is a Colorado-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving the Pikes Peak Region since 2013 by providing FREE and discounted programs to educate our community and provide outdoor adventures for all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. UpaDowna programs are geared towards individuals who are new to the outdoors, looking to develop their current skillset, facing uphill battles getting outdoors, and those who simply want to find camaraderie among those with similar outdoor passions. In alignment with our mission, our purpose is to provide experiences in the outdoors that promote a welcoming and safe environment and to build an inclusive and accessible outdoor community. Learn more at upadowna.org
