About Down Wind Sports
Down Wind Sports is an outdoor specialty retailer rooted in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, with its flagship Marquette store on North Third Street and additional locations in Munising and Houghton. A cornerstone of the local outdoor community, the shop carries apparel from Patagonia, The North Face, and Arc'teryx, bikes from Giant, and a broad selection of kayaks, paddleboards, and camping gear.
Their rental program embraces a "try before you buy" philosophy, letting adventurers test-drive gear across every season. The lineup includes kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and camping equipment in the warmer months, and cross-country skis, snowshoes, ice-climbing boots and crampons, mountain bikes, and canoes when the snow flies. Staff also stock local trail maps and share firsthand beta on where to paddle, ride, and climb.
Down Wind Sports stands out for its authentic UP expertise and its deep bench of gear for both mainstream and specialized pursuits — few shops in the region can outfit a kayak trip, a backcountry ski tour, and an ice climb from the same counter. Decades of community involvement make it a trusted resource for visitors and locals alike.
