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GNAR: The Legacy of Shane McConkey

Use GNAR to compete with your friends while skiing.

Shane McConkey will forever be remembered as one of the greats of freestyle skiing, but today his legacy lives on not only in his skiing but also in the game of GNAR, his brainchild with Robb Gaffney, the author of Squallywood, the unofficial guide detailing exactly how to shred all the best lines in Squaw Valley Ski Resort, CA. GNAR, […]

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Lucy Ferneyhough | May 2, 2020
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VIDEO: You Can’t Just Stand Around; Scott Gaffney Makes Piecemeal of Squaw Valley

Scott Gaffney takes Squaw Valley by storm in this 2016 edit of his escapades at the resort. This is a look at one man’s no frills, all thrills approach to keeping Squaw true to its legendary reputation as a wild and steezy skiers mountain. Lest you forget, Squaw has fostered a great many descendants of Ullr, such as Plake, McConkey, and more. Real […]

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Sergei Poljak | January 3, 2017
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Ultra Bonus SQUALLYWOOD Chapter Released Today: The FORBIDDEN Tram Face…

The Tram Face at Squaw Valley, California is arguably the sickest piece of easily accessible terrain in the Contiguous USA. The Tram Face just may be the sickest piece of forbidden terrain on Earth. Dr. Robb Gaffney, M.D. just released his Ultra Bonus Chapter all about the lines of the forbidden Tram Face and it’s absolutely gnarly. “The Squallywood Ultra […]

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SnowBrains | December 5, 2016
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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 […]

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SnowBrains | March 25, 2014
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SQUALLYWOOD… The Party! | Be There Tonight

On Saturday February 8th Rambo Party Productions is hosting “SQUALLYWOOD: The Party.” All the proceeds from this grassroots fundraiser will go directly to Incorporate Olympic Valley (IOV), an organization seeking to preserve and protect the spirit of our community through incorporation as a means to greater self determination. IOV is $52,000 away from their goal and hopefully this will be the party will help the cause. This family-friendly event at the Squaw Valley Stables is a local effort to preserve the integrity of Squaw Valley. There will be live music, a silent auction, raffle as well as food and beverage concessions! […]

SnowBrains | February 8, 2014
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