Palisades Tahoe or Mammoth Mountain? For some reason, many casual skiers in the United States find it hard to believe that California has good skiing, let alone skiing at all. Thanks to Hollywood, California has long been associated with palm-lined streets and a warm Mediterranean climate. However, any skier who’s ever been to California knows it’s a legit outdoors destination, with the highest mountain range of […] Industry News Dylan Craig | August 16, 2025 20 Comments
Utah Attorney Embezzles Millions from McConkey Family Last Thursday, Salt Lake City attorney, Calvin Curtis, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering millions from Glenn McConkey and at least 22 other clients. Glenn McConkey, the mother of the late famous extreme skier Shane McConkey who died during a ski-base jumping accident, suffers from severe Alzheimers and dementia. The family hired Calvin Curtis in 2008 to help […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | November 24, 2021 1 Comment
McConkey Features in List of Greatest Sports Documentaries of All-Time Esquire UK have put together a list of what they think are the greatest sports documentaries of all time. Why have we shared it with you? Because it includes one of our favorite documentaries of all time, featuring one of the best skiers of all time, Shane McConkey. Related: GNAR: The Legacy of Shane McConkey Compiled by a British magazine, soccer […] SnowBrains | June 12, 2020 0 Comments
Pain McShlonkey Classic Returns to Squaw Valley, CA this Weekend An annual tradition, one that pays homage to the life and legacy of a skiing giant, returns to Squaw Valley this weekend, reports the Tahoe Daily Tribune. The eighth annual Pain McShlonkey Classic runs Friday evening through Saturday. You might also like: Friday Fun: How To Get First Chair at Squaw Valley, CA with Shane McConkey The event is organized by the […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 22, 2019 1 Comment
VIDEO: ‘So Close’ Attempt at Eagle’s Nest McConkey’s at Squaw Valley, CA Well, that didn't go quite as planned. But when in doubt, pin it out 👊🏼brap✊🏼📽: @skiing_ian #sloppyseconds #iREALLYtrustlook @momentskis @lookbindings @whiskipoles #keepsquawtrue . . . #ski #skiing #extremeskiing #freeski #freeskiing #freeride #freeriding #momentskis #itrustlook #squaw #squallywood #squawvalley #sendit #nsfamous #backslapsfortheboys A post shared by Jared Dalen (@skivolutionary) on Mar 19, 2018 at 9:20pm PDT After all the recent snow at […] SnowBrains | March 21, 2018 1 Comment
Video: A Skibute to the Classics “The ski bum trades security for face shots, the future for the moment. Considering how hollow the promise of a corporate career has become, who can say the ski bum is not the wiser investor in his or her youth?” -Author Unknown Need your daily dose of awesome? Here’s a montage of ski clips dedicated to all the skiers who […] Keenan Grady | May 4, 2016 0 Comments
McConkey’s Snowlerblading Legacy | SHORTER Official Trailer “From the producers who brought you “Weaker” and “Smaller” comes the third and final Chapter, “Shorter”.” The third installment takes snowlerboarding and snowlerblading to new heights. The innovation and energy Shane brought into […] SnowBrains | March 25, 2014 0 Comments
L.A. Times on McConkey Movie = “Wrenching Personal Story” The Los Angeles Times has just written a mini-reivew of the “McConkey” movie. It’s another glowing review that continues to prove that this movie won’t be just for die-hard skiers. It’s reported to be a movie that will appeal to the general public and get everyone taking a look inside themselves. Shane was here on Earth to show us what […] Miles Clark | May 1, 2013 2 Comments
Two Film Reviews of the McConkey Movie | One Biased & One Unbiased… The McConkey movie premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in Manhattan on Sunday. The reviews are looking good. Here are two reviews for ya. One from Ingrid Backstrom (possibly a bit biased), one from the Hollywood Reporter (should be unbiased): Ingrid Backstrom McConkey Review: “It’s also an action film, with breathtakingly gorgeous ski shots, nail-biting B.A.S.E. jumping, like a P.O.V. […] SnowBrains | April 22, 2013 5 Comments
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