Tao Berman, who is a world-class kayaker and raising the profile of the sport. He's also running now for the Washington legislature and is involved in a lot of other issues and activities. Photo by Thomas Boyd/The Oregonian. The Gorge Games, which began in 1994, attracts world-class athletes to the Columbia River Gorge to compete in events like windsurfing, kiteboarding, mountain biking and more. The event is back after a four-year hiatus. Photo by Thomas Boyd/The Oregonian