Etnies crew on this trip included skate team manager Aidan Campbell, Gabryel Aguilar (Brazil), Malachi Gray (USA), Taylor Nye (USA), Evan Tancredi (Canada), and Darrius Hutton (USA). While they were on the Apache Nation Reservation, they were hosted by Doug Miles Jr., met up with tribal leaders, and got to taste the infamous Apache burger.
The San Carlos Apache Reservation was established in 1871, with the many bands of Apache spanning three counties in eastern Arizona.” Chairman Rambler’s Secretary and Apache Nation Skatepark Committee Member Naelyn Pike shared that she believes both the Apache community and skateboard community have resilience.
“We were proud to accept the invitation by Douglas Miles Sr., artist, muralist, and owner of Apache Skateboards, to visit the Apache Nation Reservation and skate their new skatepark,” the brand shared. Darrius Hutton added: “It was honestly an amazing opportunity to be able to experience the culture and get to know all those amazing people! The vibes were great, and I was thankful for the tour around to see the scenery and skate spots!”