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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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