Way back in 2002, Darren Berrecloth was an up-and-coming rider with something to prove — the rookie Claw wanted to compete in Red Bull Rampage. When he approached organizers for permission, they were impressed with his skill but had to make sure the crossover BMX rider had what it takes to ride Rampage's insanely steep and exposed mountain terrain.

There was one local trail they could take him on to test his mettle: King Kong. So event organizer Todd Barber and Claw went for a little ride ... Of course, the rest is history — Claw passed the test and ended up placing third in his first ever Rampage.

Watch the video above to see Bearclaw ride King Kong again, 13 years later, to celebrate the coming of Rampage's 10th edition event on Oct. 17.