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03-26-2009, 04:00 PM #101
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My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
It’s not often you see someone so well suited to the lifestyle and career they have chosen. He was truly inspirational to watch.
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03-26-2009, 04:01 PM #102
LUCKY!
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I always hoped this day would never come. Shane was, in every sense of all of these words, the coolest, raddest, nicest, kindest, most thoughtful and most inspiring person I have ever met. I can't believe he's gone. We will all miss ya buddy, the world will never be the same without you - thanks for forever changing all of our lives for the better.
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03-26-2009, 04:01 PM #103
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Wow. I've used rockered or full reverse skis for almost every day the past two seasons. Many is the time I too - even as a bona fide hack/gaper - whispered a little "thank you" to McConkey while looking up at a field of powder I'd just skied.
RIP...
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03-26-2009, 04:01 PM #104
power gaper
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Terrible, terrible tragedy.
A very sad day. Pouring out some beer for you, Shane. Time to celebrate your life and what you've done for skiing.
Sincerest condolences to his family and many, many friends.
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03-26-2009, 04:01 PM #105
Robe and Wizard Hat
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Sucks. Every time I watch Roner and those guys jump I think about how close to the edge they live. RIP.
Smoke dope, jump rope, eat glass and kick ass...ROCK STEADY!
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03-26-2009, 04:01 PM #106
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Will never forget that day. What horrible news.
Originally Posted by VC
My season pass has 700cc's.
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03-26-2009, 04:02 PM #107
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RIP
He pushed the boundaries of everything thought possible, while at the same time reminding skiers everywhere not to take themselves to seriously.Preserving farness, nearness presences nearness in nearing that farness
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03-26-2009, 04:02 PM #108
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03-26-2009, 04:02 PM #109
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What a shame! So sad.....
My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
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03-26-2009, 04:03 PM #110
passes out early
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one fo the first guys I remember being 'cool' when i started this crazy life 7 years ago.
RIP feel sad I never got a chance to ski with the myth.
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03-26-2009, 04:03 PM #111
Hail, Skroob!
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shit...
RIP saucer boy
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03-26-2009, 04:03 PM #112
swt pusher
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"Die Living" comes to mind.
RIP. Lame.
Iain
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03-26-2009, 04:04 PM #113
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UGH! So sorry to his wife and child...I can't believe it...
Old and Huck vibes to you......he will be greatly missed,
and his affects on our sport will live forever.....
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03-26-2009, 04:04 PM #114
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http://www.sierrasun.com/article/200...cConkey%20dies
SQUAW VALLEY USA — According to sponsors close to Shane McConkey, the 38-year-old freeskier and basejumper died today. The Squaw Valley USA resident and world famous adventurer had reportedly been filming while base jumping in Italy.
Recently, McConkey had been a judge at a world championship freestyle competition in Squaw.
This story will be updated.
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03-26-2009, 04:04 PM #115
Tahoe Rad ...as in MRI
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This was an honor and these capture only a few of the moments I had with Shane. I always have treasured these forever but now.....
Last edited by Jim S; 03-26-2009 at 04:06 PM.
Every man dies. Not every man lives.
You don’t stop playing because you grow old; you grow old because you stop playing.
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03-26-2009, 04:04 PM #116
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Sounds like he died living.
RIP
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03-26-2009, 04:06 PM #117
On da road...
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I am so stunned!
+++Vibes+++ to Shane's family.
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03-26-2009, 04:08 PM #118
Squaw JONG
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Horrible.
RIP
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03-26-2009, 04:08 PM #119
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I never met the guy, but from everything I knew about him I wanted to be just like him. Not that I have 1% of his talent - I wanted to be the guy who had endless stoke, got psyched for everyone else's good times, had drive to push himself without taking things too seriously, and wasn't afraid of going for it - and going big, all the time. It seemed like he had cracked the code for living the good life, and that didn't even have to include being the best skier ever. This is a very terrible loss and I am so sorry for those who were close to him.
another Handsome Boy graduate
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03-26-2009, 04:08 PM #120
back in the game
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So sad, and my condolences to all of you who were fortunate to know him.
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03-26-2009, 04:09 PM #121
slumdog millionaire
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oh my fucking god
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03-26-2009, 04:10 PM #122
Media Whore
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Oh, my. I met Shane when he was hellbent on leaving Vail and I was all atwitter about just having arrived. We met at a NYE party, got shitty drunk, and he told me to enjoy myself immensely, work on my skiing if that's what I wanted to do, then follow him out to Squaw (or Jackson - he hadn't quite decided yet.)
RIP, Shane. I've lived my adrenaline rush by proxy through your exploits for nearly 2 decades. Sorry I never made it out to Squaw like I promised.
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03-26-2009, 04:10 PM #123
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According to wikipedia:
"On March 26, 2009, Shane was BASE jumping in Italy. His ski failed to release, getting caught in his parachute and sending him into an uncontrollabe spin."eating and sleeping is serious business
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03-26-2009, 04:10 PM #124
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Sorry to hear this. Been following his adventures on redbullairforce. com. Very sad day.
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03-26-2009, 04:12 PM #125
The End of Silence
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NO! NO! NO! I knew this day had a bad feel to it......
It's ok for a grown man to cry, right?
RIP. Will raise a toast or 10 to you tonite.Last edited by Lonnie; 03-26-2009 at 04:15 PM.
This is the worst pain EVER!
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