The University of Colorado Boulders Skate Forge recently held Skate Jam,its first-ever on-campus, in the Visual Arts Complex (VAC) Plaza. Despite the rainy weather, the event attracted many skaters who maintained high spirits throughout the event as they skated on the various rails and ramps set up by the Skate Forge. The event also featured giveaways from sponsors such as 303 Boards, Red Bull, and Square State Skate.

Skaters gather in front of the Visual Arts Complex on Friday, Oct. 8, 2024 (Hunter Dee/CU Independent)

Leland Smith on his skateboard in front of the Visual Arts Complex on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 (Hunter Dee/CU Independent)

Greeting table with CU Skate Jam logo in front of the Visual Arts Complex on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 (Hunter Dee/CU Independent)

Dewshant Karthki on his skateboard in front of the Visual Arts Complex on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 (Hunter Dee/CU Independent)

Marcus Huston takes flight on his skateboard in front of the Visual Arts Complex on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 (Hunter Dee/CU Independent)

Sam Kasten on his skateboard in front of the Visual Arts Complex on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 (Hunter Dee/CU Independent)

Skaters gather in front of the Visual Arts Complex on Friday, Oct. 8, 2024 (Hunter Dee/CU Independent)

Skaters gather in front of the Visual Arts Complex on Friday, Oct. 8, 2024 (Hunter Dee/CU Independent)

Marcus Huston takes flight on his skateboard in front of the Visual Arts Complex on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 (Hunter Dee/CU Independent)

Marcus Huston on his skateboard in front of the Visual Arts Complex on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 (Hunter Dee/CU Independent)

Leland Smith on his skateboard in front of the Visual Arts Complex on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 (Hunter Dee/CU Independent)

Skaters pose together in front of the Visual Arts Complex on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 (Hunter Dee/CU Independent)
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