Grass Roots and Big Money In Episode 6 we start out by taking a stroll through a few of our favorite back alleys. Vancouver is packed full of alley's, some mellow and smooth, others steep and gnar. Back alleys are a favorite skate spot for most of us here, tons of fun and great training grounds. Then we'll take a look at 2 very different events, the 8th annual Sullivan Challenge and the Paskapoo downhill Rodeo. The Sullivan Challenge takes place in Kimberley BC, it gets it's name from the Sullivan mine located just outside the town. Legendary mad man Jody Willcock has been at the helm of this wild ride right from the begging. Kimberley has been home to a weekend long festival of bocce, sports and partying since 1971, "July fest". About 10 years ago Jody was creating a deadly downhill skateboarding scene in the little Canadian-Bavarian town. July fest organizers began working on the idea of a skateboard race with Jody. He had a track in mind and wouldn't budge on the route, part of it happens to run right across the highway! In 2002 the first Sullivan Challenge was held, minimal hay, ski pads, rough roads, across the highway, potholes and a big party. Perfect. Most events change, grow and evolve, not the Sully. Except for the addition of some great freeride sessions and a bowl race, the event is still the same, party Friday and Saturday, race at noon on Sunday. A wicked throwback to what all of the original Canadian races were like. The Paskapoo Dh Rodeo is an entirely different beast. The organizers set their sights super high right from the beginning, a world class event with the biggest payout in the world. After a hic-up in 2008, the event is back better than ever in '09. $10,000 pay out, Jumbo-tron, beer garden, camp ground, battle of the bands, a chairlift, and a very wicked live internet feed so people from all over the world could tune in and check it out. Enjoy! Trevor Linden Gametime Anthem by Battle Snakes http://www.myspace.com/wearebattlesnakes I am a Rifle by The Rebel Spell http://www.therebelspell.com/ | 
