The Greatest Skiers of All Time According to SnowBrains Readers …to SnowBrains readers’. Related: The 9 Greatest Ski Racers of All Time Shane McConkey An absolute legend and pioneer, Shane McConkey not only pushed the limits to the extreme, but… Brains John Cunningham | June 30, 2026 0 Comments
Shane McConkey: Free to Ski …Shane McConkey, 1969-2009 Shane McConkey, Portillo. Photo credit: Anton P. No doubt Shane McConkey was not only the most influential skier, he was the best one. When you read about… Featured Article Claire Weiss | August 28, 2019 0 Comments
The 15 Most Inspirational Ski Quotes to Get You Stoked for the Season …sliding down snow before flying through the air.” Shane McConkey. Building off the last quote, there is nothing quite like the feeling of flying. Shane McConkey may be considered the… Brains Brent Glogau | September 12, 2026 0 Comments
Top 7 Gnarliest Inbounds Runs at Ski Resorts in California …at Sugar Bowl deliver some seriously sendy and gnarly terrain. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CqbDduVglh_/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== McConkey’s/Eagles Nest, Palisades Tahoe This extreme, maximum-exposure zone, nicknamed after the freeskiing legend and pioneer, Shane McConkey, without a… Brains John Cunningham | June 4, 2026 1 Comment
Spring Skiing Capital® Comes Alive at Palisades Tahoe with Iconic Events, Live Music, and Unmatched Mountain Energy …(8:00 AM – 4:00 PM) Details: The Pain McShlonkey Classic is one of the most beloved and irreverent events of the season, honoring the legacy of Shane McConkey. Participants dress… Industry News SnowBrains | March 20, 2026 0 Comments
The Enduring Legacy of the Goldminer’s Daughter Lodge at Alta, UT …II, the Shanes moved to Utah and became deeply involved in the local ski community. Jim Shane worked as a ski patroller and later served as a division chair for… Melissa McGibbon | December 15, 2025 2 Comments
Get Ready for this Year’s Pain McShlonkey Event at Palisades Tahoe, CA …beloved by so many, the Shane McConkey Foundation declared March 26th International Snowblade Day. Related: GNAR: The Legacy of Shane McConkey In true Shane McConkey spirit, this day honors his… Industry News Riley McDonald | February 13, 2023 0 Comments
A Candid Look at Shane McConkey & His Life 1 Week Before He Passed Away | “Shane & the McConkeys” …Daughter at the base of Alta. That’s who I’m named after, Jim Shane. James Shane, that’s my name.” – Shane McConkey Shane on his porch swing I don’t get… Miles Clark | May 14, 2013 4 Comments
Shane McConkey Answers the Question: “What Would You Do If You Had 30 Days to Live?” This is an interesting glimse into Shane’s life. Shane wrote this note when he was in 8th grade. He ended up doing exactly what he said he’s do with his… SnowBrains | October 1, 2013 1 Comment
Helping the Community: Why I’m Auctioning Off My Pair of Shane McConkey Tribute Pontoons …memory of K2 legend Shane McConkey, the limited edition K2 Shane McConkey Tribute Skis are built on the K2 Pontoon chassis, one of the most profound innovations in ski design… Industry News SnowBrains | June 19, 2020 0 Comments
Shane McConkey: 16 Years Gone But Still Inspiring …of his following his passion. In losing Shane, I lost a huge influence in my skiing, but, more importantly, in my life. Watching, reading, and observing all that Shane McConkey… SnowBrains | March 26, 2025 3 Comments
Shane McConkey Tribute Video | 36 Seconds of Awesome Aerial Nudity …to the boys in this video for their tribute to Shane: Gnar or Gnever. Thanks guys, you made us laugh and you’da made Shane proud. You caption this… Thanks Shane…. SnowBrains | April 17, 2013 5 Comments
Friday Fun: How To Get First Chair at Squaw Valley, CA with Shane McConkey In this video, Shane murders and maims about eight people in order to get first chair at Squaw with his Volant Machete skis. This really shows how cool Volant was…. Friday Fun SnowBrains | November 6, 2020 3 Comments
J Skis Releases Shane McConkey Inspired Saucer Boy Ski Blades …out of Burlington, Vermont, just released a radical new pair of ski blades honoring Shane McConkey. The SB Saucerboy Promodel X-Treme II McConkey x J Skis collaboration was made in… Industry News John Cunningham | November 27, 2023 0 Comments
We Lost Shane McConkey 4 Years Ago | Thanks for Everything, Shane …GNAR, ski-BASE jumping, and most importantly: Saucer Boy. Thanks Shane! Smokin’ Shane McConkey Check out the Shane McConkey Foundation and feel free to donate: Shane McConkey Foundation Livin’ the dream… SnowBrains | March 26, 2013 3 Comments
Travis Rice on Shane McConkey | Powder Magazine Video …McConkey’s influence. shane Travis Rice leads off Icons, an exclusive series featuring renowned athletes from a variety of sports talking about the influence of Shane McConkey. Produced by Red Bull… SnowBrains | September 19, 2013 1 Comment
Utah Attorney Embezzles Millions from McConkey Family …Related: GNAR: The Legacy of Shane McConkey Over the past ten years, Curtis had been mismanaging and laundering McConkey’s money. He even persuaded her to unknowingly push her family away,… Industry News Aunika Skogen | November 24, 2021 1 Comment
SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 87 | Madison Rose Ostergren – Ski Racer Turned Big Mountain Charger …Gaffney – Matchstick Productions Editor, Producer, Filmer, the G in Shane McConkey’s GNAR, Lake Tahoe Surfer, & Badass Freeskier Episode #23 | Todd Offenbacher – Comedian, Mountain Guide, Body Builder,… Featured Video Podcast | October 21, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 88 | Mike Rogge – Editor & Owner of the Mountain Gazette …Gaffney – Matchstick Productions Editor, Producer, Filmer, the G in Shane McConkey’s GNAR, Lake Tahoe Surfer, & Badass Freeskier Episode #23 | Todd Offenbacher – Comedian, Mountain Guide, Body Builder,… Featured Video Podcast | October 28, 2025 1 Comment
SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 89 | Dan Abrams – Co-Founder & CEO of Flylow …Backstrom – Legendary Freeskier, Fierce Competitor, Game-Changer, Ski Movie Star Episode #24 | Scott Gaffney – Matchstick Productions Editor, Producer, Filmer, the G in Shane McConkey’s GNAR, Lake Tahoe Surfer,… Featured Video SnowBrains | November 4, 2025 0 Comments
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