At the age of 41, ski legend and pioneer Shane McConkey passed away in a base-jumping accident in Italy. He appeared in many films, including: Claim, Seven Sunny Days, Steep, Push, The Hit List, Focused, Warren Miller's Higher Ground, Yearbook, Immersion, Ski Movie III: The Front Line, Ski Movie 2: High Society, Ski Movie, There's Something About McConkey, Walls of Freedom and many more. Along with starring in countless ski films, McConkey had photos published in nearly every skiing magazine, produced many cover shots, changed big mountain skiing with the invention of the rockered ski, and innovated ski base jumping. Aside from his prolific career as a professional skier and base-jumper, McConkey's off snow antics will be dearly missed. Creating iconic characters such as saucer boy and stomping spread eagles naked off 40+ foot cliffs, Shane was absolutely hilarious and even more comical on camera. As a truly inspirational athlete, a legend, a father, a husband, and a genuine individual, the legacy of Shane McConkey will forever live on in the minds and hearts of skiers for years to come.
Rest in Peace Shane McConkey, you will be dearly missed.
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