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sports Explore Indoors F Our area boasts many options for indoor fun and adventure BY KIRSTEN HARR or many people, winter is synonymous with hibernation from physical activity. When the temperature drops and frozen precipita- tion falls, only the brave (and those acclimated to cold weather) dare to venture outside to participate in some form of exercise. Thankfully, there are plenty of indoor sports available in our area to keep everyone active and physically fit throughout the winter months. Rock Climbing Indoor rock climbing is a great way to stay active. The Climbing Place, located on West Russell Street in Downtown Fayetteville, has over 40,000 climbing holds, 60 top ropes, a massive overhang area, a 300 feet gym traverse and thou- sands of square feet of bouldering surface. With 18,000 square feet of climbing surface, the facility is the largest indoor rock climbing center in North Carolina. ence with basic climbs that are easy enough for a beginner, and advanced climbs that are challenging enough for an expert. Fayetteville-area climbers can also get their fix at Redpoint on Raeford Road, which has 8,000 square feet of indoor climb- ing available for bouldering, top roping and lead climbing. Indoor Skydiving Emily Schwartz enjoys the workout she gets at The Climb- ing Place and finds indoor climbing to be a dynamic challenge. "They change the [climbing] routes on a daily basis so the climb is different every time," Schwartz said. Indoor Rock Climbing is a great activity for the entire fam- ily. Opening its doors to the public in 1995, The Climbing Place provides a safe and rewarding indoor climbing experi- Jumping out of a plane and skydiving doesn't sound very appealing during the chilly months, but skydiving is no longer limited to the great outdoors. Paraclete XP SkyVenture has made it possible for interested people, regardless of experi- ence level, to skydive indoors. SkyVenture invented technol- ogy in 1998 that eliminates the possibility of flyers falling off the column of air in their indoor skydiving simulator. Includ- ing their location in Raeford, SkyVenture has twenty-three tunnels in operation around the world. Professional instruc- tors are on-site to ensure this activity is safe for all ages and skill levels. The feel of freefalling in a safe environment keeps customers coming back to experience the thrill of this unique and fun indoor activity. Bowling For those who want stay active and have a competitive edge, bowling — that classic, indoor, family fun activity — CityViewNC.com | 45

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