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Shane McConkey: 16 Years Gone But Still Inspiring

As I woke up on Thursday and realized the date, it came to me that it is soon to be 6 years since the world lost a great man. Skiing lost its greatest, most dynamic influence and I lost one of the most motivational people in my life both on and off skis. 6 Years ago to date we lost Shane McConkey to a tragic ski base (skiing combined with base jumping) accident. In this he was pushing the sport; he for the most part created, innovated, and progressed. For many people they can recount exactly what they were doing when life changing events occurred, for me Shane’s death was one of these. Sitting in a college library scrolling through […]
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Sherry McConkey Speaks Out About the Traffic in Tahoe, CA

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A common theme throughout this 2022-23 ski season has been the apparent increase in crowds in and around the mountains. The West Coast of America has been swarmed with tourists and new residents. This rings true in California’s Tahoe and Truckee areas, and Sherry McConkey is speaking out.  Sherry McConkey, the widow of Shane McConkey, a beloved, legendary professional skier, […]
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The SnowBrains Podcast #24 | Scott Gaffney – Matchstick Productions Editor, Producer, Filmer, the G in Shane McConkey’s G.N.A.R., Lake Tahoe Surfer, & Badass Freeskier

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Brought to you by Tamarack Resort & Alta Ski Area “You should not be doing things with the objective of making a social media post about it. Go do things for the experience, not because you get to make a post.” – Scott Gaffney My guest today is Scott Gaffney. Scott is the filmer, director, and editor of the famous […]
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Scott Gaffney Shares Why This Naked Shane McConkey Jump at Squaw Valley, CA Makes Him Smile

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  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Scott Gaffney (@scottgaffski) It’s always fascinating to hear the backstory behind cool images. This one is no exception. Related: Why Shane McConkey & Scott Gaffney Were Great Together | Scott Gaffney Interview: On his Instagram yesterday, Scott Gaffney explained why seeing this image of a butt-naked Shane McConkey again […]
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Sherry McConkey Begs Truckee Town Council to Do Something About Tourists Trashing Lake Tahoe, CA

Sherry McConkey has joined the campaign asking local authorities, who are being accused of not doing enough about the disruption caused by the influx of tourists to Lake Tahoe, CA hotspots, to step up and make a difference. Many long-time Lake Tahoe residents believe the appropriate authorities are not properly handling tourism and the traffic issues that coincide, and that […]
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Helping the Community: Why I’m Auctioning Off My Pair of Shane McConkey Tribute Pontoons

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Adam U (@adamcu280) Professional skier, marine biologist and musician Adam Ü is trying to be the change he wants to see in the world. Related: SkiDUCK: Skiing & Snowboarding for Disadvantaged & Underprivileged Children & Older Kids That’s why the Mt. Baker, Washington local is auctioning off his limited edition pair […]
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VIDEO: We Never get Tired of Watching Shane McConkey Play James Bond in MSP’s ‘Seven Sunny Days’

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You don’t need a reason to rewatch this clip over and over again. We just like to, because, well Shane McConkey. In one of the most iconic and outrageous spoof scenes ever reenacted for a ski movie, this clip of the late Shane McConkey as James Bond from Matchstick Productions’ 2007 feature-length film, Seven Sunny Days, never gets old. Explosions […]
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