Before the explosion of indoor climbing gyms in cities that are too distant from outdoor rock climbing destinations, residents became masters of climbing things that weren’t rocks. For Jeff Coke in 1980s Chapel Hill, the local climbing spot was a historic stone amphitheater. Instead of walls and towers, he saw traverses and climbing routes, each with its own name and history. In the search for something with an overhang, Jeff found a concrete pump tunnel, which was the perfect candidate for a Glue Up: an existing urban wall retrofitted with climbing holds via industrial-strength epoxy. Watch Glue Up at link.whitewater.org/GlueUp.
Whitewater
Recreational Facilities
Charlotte, NC 7,336 followers
Building engagement by facilitating access to the active, outdoor lifestyle.
About us
Whitewater is an outdoor lifestyle brand centered on the promotion, protection, and management of resources supporting access to recreational experiences. Whitewater’s mission is to facilitate access to this lifestyle by lowering barriers and inspiring people to engage. This mission is rooted in the belief that all human beings share a genetic code that compels us to play outside. The U.S. National Whitewater Center, Inc., a North Carolina 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, began promoting access to the outdoors through the Whitewater brand and the Whitewater Center facility beginning in 2001. Whitewater currently programs and operates multiple locations in the United States, in addition to the creating and delivering inspirational content through films, online resources, and articles to extend engagement opportunities beyond physical locations.
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http://www.whitewater.org
External link for Whitewater
- Industry
- Recreational Facilities
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Charlotte, NC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2006
- Specialties
- Outdoor Recreation, Team Development, Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Zip Lines, Ropes Courses, Canoe Slalom, and Stand Up Paddleboarding
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5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 28214, US
Employees at Whitewater
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Spend Memorial Day weekend in the great outdoors. 🇺🇸🌱 Live music all weekend, including performances by GA-20 and J & The Causeways. Plus SUP yoga, trail races, the all-new Watermelon Wrangle competition, and illuminated night activities. https://lnkd.in/eJgV5Hgb
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River Jam returns this week. https://lnkd.in/gRhqvx7V
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Our favorite weekend of the year is just around the corner. Check out the Tuck Fest Experience Guide at https://lnkd.in/eRnmzhxE.
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When on a cycling race that spans 4 days & covers 850 miles, sharing a simple cup of tea with a stranger can make all the difference. Follow Cynthia Carson on her top female finish during the Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco in the latest #WhitewaterStories entry. Read on at https://lnkd.in/eMgKaG4B Words by Cynthia Carson, photos by Nils Laengner & Gavin Kaps
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Meet Kai Lightner. This Tuck Fest athlete shares his recent first ascent — Death of Villains (5.15a) in Utah — and the lessons learned in overcoming pressure. Read more: link.whitewater.org/Kai
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Unleash play Saturday, March 30th. #WhitewaterOffLeash https://lnkd.in/eKGibQhD
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Whitewater Film Series features a variety of outdoor lifestyle films from across the globe. Grab a chair and some popcorn — films return April 5. https://lnkd.in/ez9x-crY
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This bikepacking trip on Cumberland Island felt more like a journey into another dimension. As Emily Cameron and her partner, Joe, rode their bikes up the island’s only dirt road, Emily found herself stopping every few minutes to capture the essence of what surrounded her. Read the latest #WhitewaterStories installment, “Bikepacking Cumberland Island,” at https://lnkd.in/e5ZJu5H9.
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