The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. Ever since I was a little girl watching Michelle Kwan and Tara Lipinski vie for medals at the 1998 Olympics, ...

Aaron Breetwor teaching William Gonzalez a ramp trick. Screenshot from the video, taken by Lingzi Chen. With pads and helmets and strings pulled tight, dozens of students at César Chávez Elementary ...

OAKLAND, Calif. -- In a male-dominated sport, Skate Like A Girl creates an inclusive community for girls, women and transgender people of all ages who want to learn how to skateboard. This group of ...

Most of my friends and family thought I was "off the wall," but on my 35th birthday, I gifted myself my first skateboard. I've wanted to learn to skate since I was a kid, but most of my time and ...

One of the most intimidating tricks for beginner skateboarders is dropping in on a ramp. The thought of throwing yourself down a ramp can be terrifying, especially for those with a fear of heights.

South Seattle resident Ellen Lackermann is now watching her second grandchild learn how to skate at the Kraken Community Iceplex and realizes the importance of it extends far beyond the ice. “The ...