Alex Perelson

XGames.com focuses on the dry weather affecting California, the Southwest and the Pacific Northwest, and how it has created unique opportunities for athletes searching out new terrain.

Tristan Rennie, Bruno Passos and Chris Miller top the pro, masters and legends divisions at the 2014 Vans Pool Party.

Called the future of vert skateboarding, 23-year-old Alex Perelson turned pro in 2005 and is now an established name in the file of Skateboard Vert at X Games.

Veteran skate pro Darren Navarette has created a new brand dubbed Skeleton Key, and their first products include an apparel range, along with a tight knit crew.

Veteran skate pro Darren Navarette has created a new brand dubbed Skeleton Key, and their first products include apparel and handmade PVC grinders for skate trucks, plus a huge crew.

Alex Perelson scores a 11.33 in the Skateboard Vert final at X Games L.A. 2013