Up and Coming Weekly is a weekly publication in Fayetteville, NC and Fort Bragg, NC area offering local news, views, arts, entertainment and community event and business information.
Issue link: https://www.epageflip.net/i/142881
A VIEW FROM THE MARKETHOUSE Reaching New Heights – The Climbing Place by JEFF CASHWELL to write manuals about rock climbing and its procedures. Originally planning The Climbing Place is 18,000 feet of pure, unadulterated climbing fun for to become a guidance counselor, Pinkston saw an all ages and parties. Adding flair of adventure to the opportunity to share his love of climbing when he downtown area since January 1, 1995, The Climbing bought a warehouse formally owned by Chevrolet M Place is a no-brainer choice when considering a way to and O. "The ceilings were 8-feet tall," Pinkston said. spice up anyone's visit to downtown. Owner Michael "We lifted the ceiling tiles and thought that it just Pinkston, commonly known as Mr. P, prides his might work." business as being the oldest continuous climbing facility Pinkston believes rock climbing can become in the state of North Carolina as well as one of the most a valuable recreation that people of all ages can extensive in its services. take part in. "Climbing not only produces physical Maneuvering over obstacles and traversing difficult rewards but also challenges the climber's skills terrain has been a part of human history since the days in the areas of confidence, problem solving and of our nomadic ancestors. The sport of rock climbing perseverance," Pinkston said. Scaling one wall are is believed to have originated in the late 19th century several rock-climbing paths for younger children as in different parts of Europe made popular by the linear well, evidence of perseverance and determination rock formations that litter the Eurasian landscape. Unlike were found in the form of hundreds of scuffmarks the dangerous landscapes of tales long forgotten, The The Climbing Place has been providing adventures for left by the small pathfinders. Climbing Place offers a rock-climbing experience in locals since 1995. The Climbing Place welcomes all visitors, no matter the comfort and safety of an indoor utopia. Putting the what skill-level or handicap. Pinkston reflected on customers first and ensuring a fun time for all visitors his experience with blind climbers as something amazing and awe-inspiring, the has remained the philosophy of The Climbing Place since its beginning. "Customer only thing holding a person back from being a climber is a lack of determination satisfaction and safety are our top priorities," said Pinkston. "We teach beginners — if there's a will then there's a way. The Climbing Place also works with homehow to tie knots, put on equipment and obey different climbing commands." schooled children as well as kids with autism. Rock climbing indoors works by creating several artificial rock walls tagged No matter the occasion, The Climbing Place caters to all audiences and with different climbing paths made by small rock-like grips. Each path is climbing purposes. Whether earning a scout merit badge, throwing color-coded and marked with the difficulty, name of the creator and the date a birthday party or planning a school field trip, The Climbing Place it was made. There are three different climbing techniques — bouldering, leap will guarantee boundless fun for all. climbing and top rope climbing. The Climbing Place brings business from inThe Climbing Place is located at 436 and out-of-state with its variety of rock climbing and in particular its 600 feet of JEFF CASHWELL, Intern. COMWest Russell Street and accepts walk- MENTS? Editor@upandcomintraverse-climbing space. gweekly.com. ins, memberships and passes. Retired from the military, Pinkston's job was to scale cliffs and mountains Fall Registration is Under Way Fall Registration is Under Way New students can check in at any of three locations through August 14 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fayetteville campus General Classroom Building (Room 119) 2201 Hull Road, Fayetteville Spring Lake campus 171 Lake Tree Blvd., Spring Lake Fort Bragg Center Bragg Training and Education Center • Current students can register via WebAdvisor through August 14 • Advisor-Assisted Registration through July 17 and August 1-14 www.faytechcc.edu/registrar/reginfo.asp Classes begin August 19! FTCC (910) 678-8400 www.faytechcc.edu FTCC is a military friendly college offering over 189 programs in occupational, technical and general education leading to an associate degree, certificate or diploma! Many classes 100% online. 16 UCW JULY 10-16, 2013 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM