Jennifer Gross, who skates with the Juneau Rollergirls, gets her daily skate in at the Pipeline Skate Park on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Jennifer Gross, who skates with the Juneau Rollergirls, gets her daily skate in at the Pipeline Skate Park on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Photos: Rolling with the Juneau Rollergirls

It’s not as easy as they make it look.

Juneau Rollergirls’ Jennifer Gross and Shabadrang Khalsa teach Empire reporter Michael S. Lockett how to rollerskate at the Pipeline Skate Park on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019.

Read more here: Skate or try: I took a shot at rolling with derby girls


• Contact staff photographer Michael Penn at mpenn@juneauempire.com. Follow our Instagram at @Juneau.Life.


Jennifer Gross, left, and Shabadrang Khalsa, who skate with the Juneau Rollergirls, get their daily skate in at the Pipeline Skate Park on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. The two are skating everyday as part of a challenge to everyday for a year. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Jennifer Gross, left, and Shabadrang Khalsa, who skate with the Juneau Rollergirls, get their daily skate in at the Pipeline Skate Park on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. The two are skating everyday as part of a challenge to everyday for a year. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Jennifer Gross, right, and Shabadrang Khalsa, who skate with the Juneau Rollergirls, teach Empire reporter Michael S. Lockett how to rollerskate at the Pipeline Skate Park on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Jennifer Gross, right, and Shabadrang Khalsa, who skate with the Juneau Rollergirls, teach Empire reporter Michael S. Lockett how to rollerskate at the Pipeline Skate Park on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Shabadrang Khalsa, who skates with the Juneau Rollergirls, gets her daily skate in at the Pipeline Skate Park on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Shabadrang Khalsa, who skates with the Juneau Rollergirls, gets her daily skate in at the Pipeline Skate Park on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Jennifer Gross, right, and Shabadrang Khalsa, who skate with the Juneau Rollergirls, teach Empire reporter Michael S. Lockett how to rollerskate at the Pipeline Skate Park on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Jennifer Gross, right, and Shabadrang Khalsa, who skate with the Juneau Rollergirls, teach Empire reporter Michael S. Lockett how to rollerskate at the Pipeline Skate Park on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Empire reporter Michael S. Lockett takes a fall while being taught to rollerskate by Jennifer Gross, right, and Shabadrang Khalsa, at the Pipeline Skate Park on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Empire reporter Michael S. Lockett takes a fall while being taught to rollerskate by Jennifer Gross, right, and Shabadrang Khalsa, at the Pipeline Skate Park on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Shabadrang Khalsa, left, and Jennifer Gross, who skate with the Juneau Rollergirls, talk about what rollerskating means to them during a break getting their daily skate in at the Pipeline Skate Park on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. The two are skating everyday as part of a challenge to everyday for a year. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Shabadrang Khalsa, left, and Jennifer Gross, who skate with the Juneau Rollergirls, talk about what rollerskating means to them during a break getting their daily skate in at the Pipeline Skate Park on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. The two are skating everyday as part of a challenge to everyday for a year. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Jennifer Gross gets pulled down as Empire reporter Michael S. Lockett falls at the Pipeline Skate Park on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Jennifer Gross gets pulled down as Empire reporter Michael S. Lockett falls at the Pipeline Skate Park on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Jennifer Gross and Shabadrang Khalsa, who skate with the Juneau Rollergirls, get their daily skate in at the Pipeline Skate Park on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. The two are skating everyday as part of a challenge to everyday for a year. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Jennifer Gross and Shabadrang Khalsa, who skate with the Juneau Rollergirls, get their daily skate in at the Pipeline Skate Park on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. The two are skating everyday as part of a challenge to everyday for a year. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

More in News

(Juneau Empire file photo)
Aurora forecast through the week of Feb. 15

These forecasts are courtesy of the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Geophysical Institute… Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Nick Begich III, R-Alaska, talks with supporters during a campaign meet-and-greet Oct. 12, 2024, at the Southeast Alaska Real Estate office near the Nugget Mall. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)
‘This is no town hall. This is propaganda’; Begich takes heat at first virtual constituent forum

Congressman set to deliver his first joint address to the Alaska Legislature on Thursday.

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)
Police calls for Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025

This report contains public information from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

Local organizers and speakers at a “No Kings on Presidents Day” protest lead a drum chant and dance Monday in front of the Alaska State Capitol. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)
‘No Kings on Presidents Day’ protest of Trump draws more than 400 to Alaska State Capitol

Firing of federal workers, elimination of DEI and LGBTQ+ policies among objections of participants.

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)
Police calls for Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025

This report contains public information from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)
Police calls for Friday, Feb. 14, 2025

This report contains public information from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)
Police calls for Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025

This report contains public information from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

Juneau School District Superintendent Frank Hauser testifies in support of a Base Student Allocation increase on Jan. 29, 2025, at the Alaska State Capitol. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire file photo)
Superintendent suggests Juneau school board assume a $400 BSA increase in district’s budget

Some board members hesitant to depart from no-increase policy, express concern about Trump’s actions.

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. President Trump shared a quotation on social media, making it clear it was one he wanted people to absorb: “He who saves his Country does not violate any Law.” (Al Drago/The New York Times)
Trump: ‘He who saves his Country does not violate any Law’

Quote sometimes attributed to Napoleon posted on White House’s official X account.

Most Read