Indigo Skate Camp - South Africa

The soul of KwaZulu-Natals imposing Valley of a Thousand Hills is to be found in the majestic and extraordinarily green hills spread out as far as the eye can see. Its easy to get lost in the beauty of the landscape, virtually untouched by urbanisation.

It is against this backdrop that internationally renowned skater Dallas Oberholzer is living his dream life. When he first started building a skateboard park in the heart of the valley, many thought he had lost his mind. But six years down the line and after numerous consultations with the chiefs of the KwaXimba district, Oberholzer has secured land in Isithumba village to continue building and expanding what is now known as the Indigo Skate Park.

The skateboard headquarters consists of a large household of eight tin-roofed rondavels, aptly painted green. These are used for various activities during week-long camps for young skaters. One or two of the huts are used as dormitories during camp; another has the amenities of a video lounge and the Ancestors Rondavel serves for lectures. Its a typical Zulu compound with livestock including ducks, roaming freely around. The skate camp is a community-run project and is shared with the locals in terms of the services provided.

Khanyi Magubane.

Photo's: jag (www.flickr.com/inspekta)

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[thepurpleplatypus1]

its crazy they dont wear shoes...

[Fuzigish8]

This is awesome. Dallas sounds like an absolute legend.

[tjstubbs1]

yes!! comeon blck people get out and sk8!!! ( im blck btw lol)

[HuntingMemoriesTV]

Awesome.

[DubsWest]

SA`s where the nex GeNeRaTioN of black sk8`ers an surfer`s are gunna come from

[1citykitty]

I LOVE THE MUSIC AND THE PICS!

[pieta20]

this is so cool.Dallas is the legend of SA sk8ing,he made this happen and it`s really wicked from the guy to do it.nice one bru.one love

[reichjake]

Im going this year im soooo exited!!!!

[DastardlyMut]

INDIGO

[goodlifecoza]

support the INDIGO!!!