Shane McConkey: 15 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 […] SnowBrains | March 26, 2024 3 Comments
The Annual Pain McShlonkey Classic Returns to Palisades Tahoe, CA, this March Get ready to break out your snowblades and dress in your goofiest costumes imaginable for another unforgettable day full of shenanigans and shredding in honor of Shane McConkey. Related: J Skis Releases Shane McConkey Inspired Saucer Boy Ski Blades On March 23, 2024, The Annual Pain McShlonkey Classic, commonly referred to as ‘PMS’, returns to Palisades Tahoe in California. Spots […] Industry News John Cunningham | February 10, 2024 0 Comments
J Skis Releases Shane McConkey Inspired Saucer Boy Ski Blades Just in time for the ski season to really get going, J Skis 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 a limited edition run, and there are only a few pairs left out of the 300 produced […] Industry News John Cunningham | November 27, 2023 0 Comments
Former Olympic Skier Jeremy Nobis, 52, Found Dead in Prison Cell Former Olympic ski racer Jeremy Nobis was found dead in his prison cell on Wednesday morning in Cedar City, UT. The 52-year-old had been in prison in relation to multiple DUI charges. Nobis had four DUI felonies on his record and made the headlines in 2006 when he was involved in a police pursuit that resulted in him crashing into […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 20, 2023 0 Comments
Get Ready for this Year’s Pain McShlonkey Event at Palisades Tahoe, CA Reason for the celebration On March 26th, 2009, the world said goodbye to a man who left behind a legacy untouched by any other in the ski industry. Shane McConkey altered the trajectory of the ski world forever by conquering the seemingly impossible and bringing new light and joy into the industry. Shane’s legacy and legendary stamp in the heart […] Industry News Riley McDonald | February 13, 2023 0 Comments
Sherry McConkey Speaks Out About the Traffic in Tahoe, CA 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, […] Industry News Riley McDonald | February 6, 2023 17 Comments
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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
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