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McConkey in His last moments

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sander_h
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https://newschoolers.com/web/content/pictures/id/257898/cat/60/
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Mar 28 2009 1:29AM
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sander_h
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photo by JT Holmes taken on March 26, 2009 moments before last jump
Mar 28 2009 1:31AM
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TimmyP
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looks like he was having fun
Mar 28 2009 1:35AM
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ShredtillURdead
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wouldnt expect any differently
Mar 28 2009 1:38AM
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Jballz
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what a great picture, he was having fun.
we will never forget Shane's innovations, and inspirational life. lets all shred for Shane tomorrow
Mar 28 2009 1:39AM
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landonn
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RIP a true legend. goin out extreme.
Mar 28 2009 1:40AM
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Blandct
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huuugeee smile on his face
Mar 28 2009 1:40AM
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epic_line
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Damn those bindings that didn't release
Mar 28 2009 1:42AM
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sander_h
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Mar 28 2009 1:52AM
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troublemaker3
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wow......crazy to think moments later he passed
Mar 28 2009 1:59AM
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kiwi_as
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RIP McConkey, greatest all-round skier and good dude, the skiing community won't forget you
Mar 28 2009 2:11AM
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kiwi_as
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Can NS setup some sort of a donation scheme to the McConkey family? I think it'd be awesome to show just how much the skiing community cares, and i'm sure a bit of financial help from all over wouldn't go unnoticed, whether its to support his family or create some sort of tribute in Squaw. Yes no?
Mar 28 2009 2:20AM
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sander_h
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http://shanemcconkey.org/
Mar 28 2009 2:32AM
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T-Holt
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yep
Mar 28 2009 2:42AM
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PopsicleStand
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so gnar....
Mar 28 2009 9:04AM
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207
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Wow. He looked so excited. RIP.
Mar 28 2009 9:08AM
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Mulberry
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we are all gunna miss you dude. SIP
Mar 28 2009 10:18AM
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Crack.
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looked so stoked. Definetly gonna be missed. RIP
Mar 28 2009 10:28AM
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pmw
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my new backgtound. rip
Mar 28 2009 10:32AM
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.Brink.
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STOKED.
Mar 28 2009 10:34AM
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Yeezus
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on one of tj holmes forums, he said that at 2:19, we were informed that approximately 10 minutes earlier, shane was pronounced dead
Mar 28 2009 10:46AM
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kiwisdontbounce
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Sums it up.  Smile down upon us Shane.
Mar 28 2009 11:07AM
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Sewardo
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At least he left life with a smile on his face while having fun.  It's terrible that he had to pass away though.

RIP SHANE
Mar 28 2009 12:16PM
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HermioneGranger
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Don't forget his epic Humor.
Mar 28 2009 12:18PM
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ButteredToast.
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Good to know he went out completely stoked.
Mar 28 2009 1:39PM
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@skiinmitch
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at lest he died what he loved doing



R.I.P
Mar 28 2009 3:35PM
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Clifford996
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RIP
Mar 28 2009 3:36PM
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monkeysteez
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RIP. i thought he was wearing a wing suit?
Mar 28 2009 4:32PM
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Hannah.
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he seems so happy and stoked on life
RIP
Mar 28 2009 4:40PM
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Obsessedwski
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RIp shane

you were one of the greatest and we will never forget you.

Mar 28 2009 5:12PM
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feihlination
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again RIP, but has the helmet cam survived the crash. really, i dont wanna see how someone dies, but it might gives hints for BASE-jumpers to prevent such tragedies
Mar 28 2009 6:23PM
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Kevski
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Dude, it was an MSP movie shoot. That means it's very very likely that they shot it in HD from wherever... I hate to think of it.

Rest in Peace Shane. This pic summarizes his outlook. Happy but doing crazy gnarly things.
Mar 28 2009 6:38PM
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*TURBONERD*
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msp really should do a special seggy for next years movie as a tribute to shane
Mar 28 2009 6:41PM
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gabfreeski
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they will prob do it
Mar 28 2009 7:04PM
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Dustin.
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Good lord....he had a helmet cam going?  I hope no one has to watch that.
Mar 28 2009 7:13PM
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RICK_ROSS
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Mar 28 2009 7:26PM
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kiwi_as
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Mar 28 2009 7:53PM
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Thenowhereman42
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I don't see how they could not do it.
Mar 28 2009 8:13PM
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sirskizalot
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That picture makes me sad. Such a happy guy, super stoked, and had a HUGE impact on the skiing community. but now he's gone.

RIP

Mar 28 2009 8:43PM
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cfox
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Mar 28 2009 9:02PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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He looks so stoked in this pic :.)
Mar 28 2009 9:04PM
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dylansiggers
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he was on the news the other night and they showed his introduction in seven sunny days when he is talking about injuries and doing handstands and playing with his kid, brought tears to my eyes
Mar 28 2009 9:42PM
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aka_cheech
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Mar 28 2009 11:16PM
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Lilhorsey
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there is footage and it has been reviewed many times to go over what exactly went wrong. thankfully it won't ever be released to anyone outside the closest circle of friends and family.
Mar 29 2009 1:19AM
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sander_h
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this thread is trully amazing
Mar 29 2009 1:28AM
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Brennan_O
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RIP McConkey

Mar 29 2009 2:17AM
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tBenz
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so weird to see stuff like this, just a couple minutes before it happened. at least he was having fun right till the end though, that how every life should be.
Mar 29 2009 2:32AM
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sick-as-aids
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shane nailed the line the day before, and posted this on his blog
http://redbullairforce.com/2009/03/we-nailed-the-sassongher-line-today
Mar 29 2009 4:36AM
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Bren-Ten
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damn it sucks he's gone

Mar 29 2009 10:23AM
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andrewhathaway
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you were the only pro to me

love you man

hath
Mar 29 2009 1:51PM
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Jake...
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my thoughts exactly
Mar 29 2009 2:50PM
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