An apparatus and method for supporting an object in an elevated position relative to a ground surface. The apparatus includes a tubular support member, a housing connected to the tubular support member, a winch supported in the housing, and a cable connected to the winch and extending from the winch through the housing and through the tubular support member in a way that the cable is concealed from unauthorized tampering. The apparatus may also include a first, second, and third roller for guiding the cable and a hook for securing an object to the tubular support member.
