RIP Shane McConkey

Worst news I've heard in a while, Shane was a legend and inspired me to go big in the powder. Seeing him riding those spatulas back in the day and riding the chairlift with him got me to demo a pair. One of the true innovators of skiing as we know it today.

one of the first and biggest legend in freeskiing sport. RIP

RIP for sure, he will be missed

vibes to all his family and friends

this was a beautifully written article as well

Rest in Peace - McConkey biggest basejumper out there.... we love you buddy

R.I.P

got sick to my stomach when i heard. so depressed right now. heart goes out to wife and kid

this is terrible news, defenitely one of the skiers i've always looked up to. my thoughts and prayers to his family... RIP buddy

RIP man... you will never be forgotten

RIP man we will miss you

you introduced me to freeskiing

R.I.P. you were the best

Shane was a legend in the ski industry and he was the person who sparked my interest in big mountain skiing. This is one of the most tragic things that have ever happened to the ski industry. I send my thoughts and prayers to his wife and daughter.

RIP Shane McConkey

great guy, don't know what to say other than a hero not just in big mountain but all around. so tragic.

this is the sadest day ever you will be remebered rip man

RIP

Absolutely tragic. RIP Shane.

so sad, he was such a dope skier. such a pioneer. RIP, thanks for all you've done for skiing

RIP

A recent little article on why he did what he does.

WHY I DO IT

Shane McConkey, as told to Grayson Schaffer

I just love the feeling of catching air. It's the combination of being completely out of control yet knowing that you're in control. And your stomach going up through your chest and out your mouth. It's just the scariest, coolest thing in the world. I think it's ingrained in our DNA. It stems from having to search for our food way back when. We don't have to do that anymore as humans, but we still have the urge in us—that primal instinct to go for it. For me, it's not about quenching the desire; it's about working through a project and then moving on to the next one. That old line about life being a journey is true: If you're always looking to be satisfied by completing something, then you never will be. It's about being out there and doing it. Accomplishing the mission is just one little part.

RIP my man , such a nice skier, sick to watch

RIP Shane. Your foot print will forever be left in the world of skiing. My prayers go out to his wife and daughter. Stay Strong. Thank you Shane for everything you did for skiing, and everything else. You will be missed, and never forgotten.

RIP