Topher Downham Bio

Topher Downham


An avid outdoorsman before his accident, Topher Downham found solace and healing on the City of Boulder hiking trails after becoming a quadriplegic. For the past 30 years, his need for adventure has been satiated by racing 4-wheel downhill mountain bikes for Team Phoenix, handcycle touring abroad, and trying new things every year. At home he has been helping other people with disabilities reconnect with nature and the outdoors through wheelchair hiking and all-terrain handcycling. A firm believer that nature is needed by everyone, Topher has continually advocated for opportunities for all.

Helpful Links

Omni Accessible – OMNI ACCESSIBLE

Smiletribe:-) YouTube channel – Smiletribe

Holland by Handcycle video – Holland by Handcycle

City of Boulder OSMP Adaptive Page – Visitors Experiencing Disabilities | City of Boulder

Reactive Adaptations Adaptive Mountain Bikes – ReActive Adaptations | Offroad Handcycles – Adaptive Bikes

Exotek – Exotek – Reinventing freedom

Ale Disc Golf Center – Ale Disc Golf Center Sweden

Impossible Dream – Impossible Dream

Forest Tower – Forest Tower – Camp Adventure Denmark

Adaptive Sport Center of Crested Butte – Adaptive Sports Center

National Sport Center for the Disabled – NSCD: Recreation & competitive programs for people with disabilities.

Adaptive Adventures – Adaptive Adventures

Jefferson County RAD Program – Adaptive Recreation | Jefferson County, CO

Lockwood Foundation – Nonprofit | Lakewood | The Lockwood Foundation

Staunton State Park Track-Chair Program – Staunton State Park – Park Highlights