Closing the doors in Greensboro . . . for now · Jun 18 by Kurt Peterson
It was with a heavy heart that I was both witness and participant in shutting down our Greensboro location these past few days. It never quite felt real until I began to tape kraft paper up in the windows, effectively sealing myself and about five others inside to do the dirty job of breaking down the store and moving on.
After almost 30 years of business in Greensboro, it was especially difficult for me as both a Greensboro native and an ex-staff member of the store. I spent 3.5 years working the floor, guiding trips, and building relationships with hundreds of people who thought they were just coming into buy stuff. But more than just that, the store was a place where myself and the rest of the staff made new friends, laughed, ran and biked the local trails, and helped & encouraged many, many in the Greensboro area to get out, get active, and where the best places were to go.
But yesterday one of our favorite customers said it best:
To us [Blue Ridge] is much more than a store, it is an experience and an adventure. I hope others will have the same opportunity to experience the outdoors as we did. Your staff and store has had a big impact on our lives.
The one piece of good news: we’ll be back.
For our Greensboro fans & customers who still have gift cards, call 866-905-2767 if you wish to place a phone order. And there’s always shopping at www.brms.com.
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It was a shock to find the Greensboro store closed this weekend. It was my favorite outdoor store (my wife also enjoyed shopping here). The gear selection and staff was great. They helped us tremendously as we began rock climbing this year (at 50 and 44 years old). I wish the staff luck in the future. Please bring the store back soon. Thanks
— Tim Wilmoth Jun 23 #
When do you plan on coming back to GSO?
— Travis Heffinger Jul 8 #