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About.Com: Skateboarding :: http://skateboard.about.com/

An Internet guide to skateboarding, with feature articles, Website guides, and discussion forums. Includes beginner and expert advice, product reviews, safety tips, and more.

The Climbing Guide :: http://library.thinkquest.org/13779/

"Do you have what it takes to scale a treacherous rock wall? Adventurers are invited to learn about training, techniques, and necessary equipment to take on the physical and mental challenge of the sport of rock climbing."

DansWORLD Skateboarding :: http://www.dansworld.com/

This zine is maintained by a Michigan skateboarder. It includes links to the alt.skateboarding FAQ, a Ramp Building FAQ, and to a number of articles about skateboarding. There is also a multimedia section with a Net skater showcase. Dan welcomes contributions.

Descent Into Mt. Blanc :: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/mtblanc/

Learn about the dangers of glaciers and the protective equipment that people wear to explore glacial caves. View the life cycle of a glacier.

Exploratorium Skateboard Science :: http://www.exploratorium.edu/skateboarding/index.html

This site has information about the physics of skateboard tricks, but it also has other information about skateboarding. There's a glossary of skateboarding terms and an article about the design of skateboards.

EXPN.com - Extreme Sports :: http://expn.go.com/

Get the latest news on the happenings of extreme sports, including the X Games.

Skate Talk :: http://www.skatetalk.com/

A skateboarding-focused zine, with "many megs of jpegs, gifs, and movies," as well as SkateTalk, "a global web event where you can meet with people from around the world."

Skateboard City: Tips & Tricks :: http://www.skateboard-city.com/skateboard-trick-tips.php

Read about a wide variety of Skateboarding moves and watch videos to learn the tricks.

Skateboard Science :: http://www.exploratorium.edu/skateboarding/

Learn the physics of skateboard tricks so you can Jump the Ollie, do Caballerials and McTwists, and perform mid-air maneuvers. Find out how skateboards are made from one of the most influential skateboard gear designers. Use the glossary to find out what a "goofyfoot" is and what is centripetal force. Use Realplayer to view Webcast footage of professional skateboarders in action.

Skateboard.com :: http://www.skateboard.com/

The "web site for people who eat, drink and sleep skateboarding." Has everything "about skateboards and the industry; who rides for who, a worldwide skate park directory, up-coming events and tours, new products, news and gossip, trick tips, video clips, photos...check the weather to see if it's looking good to session" and network with other skateboarders with Skateboard.com's free email, message boards and chat rooms."

Skatepark.org - A Resource for the Skatepark Process :: http://www.skatepark.org/

Do you want to get a skatepark built in your town? This site has resources for everything from convincing the government and raising money to building ramps.