I've been living in Fayetteville for just over a year now and this gym is one of the best things this city has to offer.
Its a large warehouse tucked away, in the back of a carpet store, so you may miss it if you are not looking. From the outside you may first think, "hmmm she doesn't look like much." But trust me she's got it where it counts.
I only really know one of the owners, Heather, and she is super friendly, professional, and very active in the happenings of the gym. There are about ~5 different receptionists that I know of, that rotate and work the front desk. They are all very knowledgable, either in one or more of these activities: climbing, crossfit, MMA, and even yoga (offered on Tuesdays and Saturdays).
When you first enter the gym they have a nifty little store to your right, that carries various gear (i.e. mostly climbing gear, shoes, bags, ropes, Vibram shoes, and clothing).
Then there is also a sitting area where you can let your kids play on their laptop while you squeeze in a workout.
When you leave the front lobby area and enter the main climbing section there are several towers set up for top roping and lead climbing. My favorite place here is the bouldering wall (with top off). The staff is pretty good about changing the routes as much as possible to keep things new. But be warned, there is a certain setter here that grades a bit harder, V1 may actually be a V2, and V3 may be a V5. But that being said the setters, are extremely knowledgeable and friendly. They (or he specifically) will be glad to give you beta when you need it. I also feel that the setters personally take it upon themselves to set routes for the regulars. My level is roughly V2, and there is always plenty of V2s set up, also one time one of the routers even said he'd set that route especially for me. Talk about good service! I could spend hours in the climbing gym playing around with the routes or just chatting it up with the employees. This is one of my most enjoyed pastimes here in Fayetteville.
Now for a review of the Crossfit section. The head-trainer of Redpoint Crossfit, Nate S, is one of the top crossfit athletes in the Mid-Atlantic region and even got 2nd place for the regional competition and in turn qualified for the 2011 Crossfit Games. Its great to have that kind of ability training you everyday. The other trainers are no less impressive, Stacy, Dave, Ian, Ivette, Armand, Richard, Amanda, etc are just as talented and as dedicated as the best of them. This gym is really good about making you stronger, no matter what shape you arrive in. I was new to Crossfit when I first started at Redpoint a year ago and now I am lifting my own weight, and doing pull-ups and push-ups like its nothing. I highly recommend Redpoint Crossfit for any Fayettevillers out there. Not only is the training superb, but also the local Redpoint community is a nice bonus. Every now and then someone will arrange a fun beach workout, or 5K, or a community service activity, potluck, etc where everyone can get together and have a good time. Its a good place to be.
Then there is the MMA. I have to be honest I have not participated one iota of my time here (partially because I am the size of an ant and I don't want to get stomped). But I have heard its a stellar operation. The head trainer Sam V, is always getting some kind of trophy for kicking butt and taking names. So theres that.
To summarize this gym has got it going on, the climbing, the crossfit, the community, the atmosphere, the everything. Its a great find and a good investment. read more
