SnowBrains Header logo
  • Podcast
  • Weather Forecasts
  • Conditions Reports
  • Gear
  • Avalanche Forecast
  • Apparel
  •  
SnowBrains Facebook Page SnowBrains Twitter Page SnowBrains Instagram Page SnowBrains Vimeo Page SnowBrains RSS Feed

Search Results for: shane mcconkey

Shane McConkey: 13 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 […]

Ryan Mulcahy | March 26, 2022
3 Comments

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

snowbrains podcast, Scott Gaffney,

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 […]

PodcastsPodcasts
Podcast | December 1, 2021
0 Comments

Scott Gaffney Shares Why This Naked Shane McConkey Jump at Squaw Valley, CA Makes Him Smile

Shane McConkey, Scott gaffney

  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 […]

SnowBrains | July 23, 2021
2 Comments

VIDEO: Shane McConkey Explains How He Invented the Powder Ski and Changed Skiing Forever

Shane McConkey,

Freeskier and base ski pioneer, Shane McConkey has been called the most influential skier of all time. Related: Shane McConkey: Free to Ski This is him explaining his thoughts behind inventing the powder ski when he mounted bindings on a pair of jumping waterskis… Clip from Search For Freedom’s documentary about extreme sports.

Play Video
SnowBrains | March 29, 2021
0 Comments

Happy 51st Birthday, Shane McConkey! | Tribute Video

Thanks, Shane.

Play Video
SnowBrains | December 30, 2020
1 Comment

Friday Fun: How To Get First Chair at Squaw Valley, CA with Shane McConkey

first chair, Shane mcconkey, squaw valley

In this video, Shane murders and maims about 8 people in order to get first chair at Squaw with his Volant Machete skis. This really shows how cool Volant was. They gave Shane full creative freedom with designing skis (Volant Spatula was the first reverse camber, reverse sidecut ski) and even creating their commercials. Not many ski […]

Friday FunFriday Fun
Play Video
SnowBrains | November 6, 2020
3 Comments

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 […]

Industry NewsIndustry News
SnowBrains | June 19, 2020
0 Comments

VIDEO: Full Movie – CLAIM: The Greatest Ski Movie EVER! Featuring Shane McConkey and Sean Pettit

echoboom, msp, shane mcconkey, claim

MSP brings its award-winning approach to the table with CLAIM, The Greatest Ski Movie… EVER! Related: GNAR: The Legacy of Shane McConkey This time poking fun at themselves and the industry as a whole. Claim features several longtime MSP all-stars as well as newcomers including Sean Pettit.

Featured VideoFeatured Video
Play Video
SnowBrains | June 5, 2020
0 Comments

Posts navigation

Older posts

Share your story:

Submit A Link

Top 10 Trending right now:

  • Top 9 Resorts in North America, According to ChatGPT
    Top 9 Resorts in North America, According to ChatGPT
  • Jackson, WY, Man Skis 125,000 Vertical Feet in One Day
    Jackson, WY, Man Skis 125,000 Vertical Feet in One Day
  • Southern Utah Backcountry Report: Desert Powder Skiing at an Abandoned Ski Area
    Southern Utah Backcountry Report: Desert Powder Skiing at an Abandoned Ski Area
  • Jackson Hole, WY, Just Recorded its Biggest 2-Day Snowfall Total Ever
    Jackson Hole, WY, Just Recorded its Biggest 2-Day Snowfall Total Ever
  • Park City, UT, Exploring Tunnel and Gondola Possibilities to Ease Traffic
    Park City, UT, Exploring Tunnel and Gondola Possibilities to Ease Traffic
  • Mount Washington, NH: Home Of The World's Worst Weather
    Mount Washington, NH: Home Of The World's Worst Weather
  • German Skiing Pioneer Klaus Obermeyer Celebrates His 100th Year of Skiing
    German Skiing Pioneer Klaus Obermeyer Celebrates His 100th Year of Skiing
  • Palisades Tahoe, CA, Sent 3 Athletes to the Freeride Junior World Championship 
    Palisades Tahoe, CA, Sent 3 Athletes to the Freeride Junior World Championship 
  • Silverton Mountain, CO, To Install New Second Chairlift | $39 Heliskiing Pass Now on Sale
    Silverton Mountain, CO, To Install New Second Chairlift | $39 Heliskiing Pass Now on Sale
  • Top 9 Season Snowfall Totals in North America Right Now
    Top 9 Season Snowfall Totals in North America Right Now
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Site Map
SnowBrains
Proudly powered by WordPress Theme: SnowBrains Child Theme.