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Former Olympic Skier Jeremy Nobis, 52, Found Dead in Prison Cell

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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 […]

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Julia Schneemann | April 20, 2023
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Shane McConkey: 14 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, 2023
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Get Ready for this Year’s Pain McShlonkey Event at Palisades Tahoe, CA

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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 […]

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Riley McDonald | February 13, 2023
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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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Riley McDonald | February 6, 2023
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Butt Naked Skiing: Freedom at its Finest

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Katy Shipley | July 11, 2022
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Utah Attorney Embezzles Millions from McConkey Family

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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 […]

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Aunika Skogen | November 24, 2021
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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 […]

SnowBrains | July 23, 2021
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The Past, Present, and Future Legends of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA

Brought to you by Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA has produced more legendary skiers and riders than practically anywhere else. It’s no wonder why: These California resorts have some of the steepest, most challenging inbounds terrain in the West. Take the cliff-strewn Fingers off KT-22, the vertical chutes off Palisades, and the well-sculpted race courses, and […]

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Spencer Cox | March 30, 2021
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