Shane, You Will be Missed.

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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.

Mar 26 2009 7:09PM

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sick.

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So so sad... Always put together the most entertaining segments that always put a smile on my face. Prayers go out to family and friends...

RIP

Mar 27 2009 5:29AM

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Ski.In.Peace.

Mar 27 2009 5:34AM

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JackBach

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Show respect, Newschoolers. This day and the many that lie ahead of it should be covered in honor.

Shane lived in a way almost none of us can comprehend and it was this unashamed, fearless lifestyle that made him great.

I'm glad he perished persuing his passion.

RIP Shane.

Mar 27 2009 5:40AM

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jibjunkie

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R.I.P. ill never think about skiing the same again

Mar 27 2009 6:11AM

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yoyoho

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There is a photo on teton AT of mcconkey's ski base line on the left of the val scura couloir.
[www.tetonat.com]
[IMG]tetonat.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/sassonger-base.jpg[/IMG]

Mar 27 2009 6:35AM

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hnosyalnif

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That is a gnarly line. Such a sick skier, he will be really missed. RIP +vibes to the family.

Mar 27 2009 6:38AM

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Twaddler

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respect

Mar 27 2009 6:46AM

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B.Aussie

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RIP Shane. Such a pioneer of our sport you will be dearly missed. Atleast he died doing something that would have brought him a rush. Base jumping and skiing. Hope all the family is okay.

Mar 27 2009 7:58AM

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CakedWiddit

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He made me want to ski bigger
he was and is a champion of our sport
change the homepage please we owe it to him

God Bless Shane

Mar 27 2009 8:14AM

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RIP Shane. Best wishes to his family & friends.

Mar 27 2009 9:13AM

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little_boo

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RIP.
you are a hero, shane.
you'll be missed

Mar 27 2009 9:54AM

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At least he died doing something he loved.

RIP.

Mar 27 2009 10:00AM

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IanAvery-Leaf

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Yes, and man I want a huck doll now, RIP

Mar 27 2009 10:08AM

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I hope we can all be so lucky.

Mar 27 2009 10:35AM

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Dinosaur

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rip keep shredding with the big guy up there

Mar 27 2009 11:08AM

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kiwisdontbounce

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Those are some fat boards.

Mar 27 2009 11:13AM

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rvca

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RIP- You'll be missed

Mar 27 2009 11:14AM

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KramerC

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best wishes for his family. Just goes to show how high risk this stuff is. I dont see how its worth a life and the toll on his family.

Mar 27 2009 11:20AM

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im in school right now and i cant take it! its too hard not to think about it

Mar 27 2009 11:21AM

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didnt want to mention it...but you cant help but think it.

i feel worse for the kid and his wife than him sometimes...

Mar 27 2009 12:02PM

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looking up the times for the basketball games today i happened to glance down on the espn home page and see the article written about his death. such a sad day in skiing. he will truly be missed by all. RIP

Mar 27 2009 12:12PM

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spliff.Life

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he was my first fav skier when i saw my first ski movie high society
RIP

Mar 27 2009 1:47PM

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PopsicleStand

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i retract this, my opinion on this does not belong in here, at this time.

make sure you let the ones you love know that you love them, be safe, and be considerate people.

RIP once more shane

Mar 27 2009 2:16PM

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You died living RIP Shane, I will not forget

Mar 29 2009 3:32AM

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here is a detailed report on the accident, hard to read, but also good too
http://www.theadventurelife.org/2009/03/skier-shane-mcconkey-killed-in-base-jumping-accident/

Mar 29 2009 4:35AM

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immediately when I heard about this i watched that segment...soo good and fitting i think for shane's "last" segment. I donno how much footy they have from this season but the movie is definantly going out to him.

RIP Shane

Mar 29 2009 1:22PM

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same.

RIP

At least he had an awesome life.

Mar 29 2009 5:29PM

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ginty

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R.I.P.

will be missed

Mar 29 2009 5:34PM

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messplay

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he was 39 by the way..

Mar 29 2009 5:35PM

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rip and ++vibes to family

Mar 29 2009 7:00PM

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RIP

Mar 29 2009 7:01PM

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Shall never be forgotten~RIP SHANE

Mar 30 2009 2:06AM

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Diran

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RIP Shane.

Mar 30 2009 4:39AM

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5C out all weekend. Sat was local hill's last day so... hucked & jibbed my meat over 30 & 50 footers all day. Used the hurtin' terrain as creatively as possible and ended the season with a Slush Cup where I was the only skier to make it across. Finally ended the day at a packed kegger, got a chance to rip around on a Dimebag Darrell (RIP too) custom guitar crushing the posers and onlookers with shred gnar lead, rhythm and volume.

Thought and talked about ya Shane, your family and impact on freeskiing throughout the day! This day was for you Shane. Godspeed.

Mar 30 2009 10:58AM

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i shall not let this thread die. once again rip

Apr 2 2009 10:35PM

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thecounty

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same. so sad. i till cant get over it, i didnt know him personally but i still feel connected just to him. he was the reason i love skiing, his segment in Ski Movie, hooked me back in the day.

Apr 2 2009 11:06PM

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word

Apr 2 2009 11:31PM

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i still cant believe the guy's gone. i never met him but i still remember the first time i watched yearbook and then bought my first pair of twintips because of him and everyone else in that movie.

RIP

Apr 3 2009 12:03AM

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tjski

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RIP man. Shane was one of the most innovative skiers of our time. Without shane reverse camber and huge ass pow skis would still be something only weirdoes ride haha. Shane has definitely had a huge impact on skiing and will be missed.

Apr 3 2009 1:41AM

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McShane

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R.I.P. Shane. You ripped. You were my hero for the longest time, and I thought your segments in movies were always sick. + Vibes to his family and stuff, thats just tragic that he's gone. R.I.P. man, you were a legend.

Apr 3 2009 8:18AM

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