The Clackamas print., October 26, 2011, Page 8, Image 8

The Clackamas Print
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Often times I find myself searching for the one of the skate worlds most challengmgJandscapcs
word that will explain it all, one word that will and a place where concentration and skill level
accurately describe everything that I’ve encoun­ goes unmatched throughout the world,
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tered in a particular instance. There are times,
Burnside Skate Park was built in 1990'by an
assortment of passionate and determined indi­
though, when one word is simply not enough.
Destruction, intensity, vision, focus, religion, viduals, without the cities permission. The park
challenge, freedom and lifestyle.
was later sanctioned; the beginning of Burnside
These were the words written across the faces remains an inspiration to skateboarders, today.
of those skating at the Burnside Skate Park, one — Photos and text by Katie Aamatti
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Every worthwhile
accomplishment,
big or little, has its
stages o f drudgery
and triumph} a
beginning a strug­
gle an d a victory.”
Burnside Skate Park challenges local skat­
ers as they roll through their latest tricks.
Burnside is located in downtown Portland
under.the east end Of .the Burnside Bridge.
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