RIP Shane McConkey

no words can show enough respect for such a hero and an innovator

*crying* saddness that's it

This has to have been the hardest season for skiers. Lost some sick skiers this year. RIP Shane

There really are no words to describe what a loss this is. Shane was a living legend. The first time I heard his name was during the Look Ma mogul challenge in Vail. I have no clue what year it was, but it went down something like this:

This was an oldschool head to head mogul comp. Shane squibbed out, crossed the center line and knew he was DQ'd. He was pissed, but decided to wow the crowd by throwing a backflip off the lower kicker. At that time inverts were strictly prohibited at Vail. Shane got in trouble and I think someone ripped his ticket off and told him to get off the hill. In protest, Shane hiked back up to the top of Lookma. He stripped down, skied the course naked, and threw another back flip at the bottom (BNBF - Butt Naked Back Flip).

No nutty shit that I do for the rest of my life can hold a candle to that. It sucks to lose him. I don't know about the rest of you, but I am going to think about the BNBF and go to sleep laughing. RIP Shane.

Loved his style

RIP...

R.I.P Shane man, shred hard!

dude, skiing will never forget you. you were the definition of extreme.

RIP SHANE

rip shane.. RIP

WHY?? I will h

i will have a hard, hard time moving on...

RIP Shane, we'll miss your amazing influence on the sport and only take solace in the fact that you died doing what you truly loved. Shred forever buddy.

you dont choose to die on your skis... YOUR CHOSEN!!

anyone who dosent give thanks to this man doesnt know what skiing he helped make it what is today

big thanks to him and what hes don with this sport of ours

RIP

Rest in peace shane. Your legend will live on forever

LOVE

RIP SHANE MCCONKEY. I HAVE POSTERS AND MAGAZINE CUT-OUTS OF YOU ALL OVER MY WALLS.

I AM COMPLETELY SPEECHLESS.

GONNA GO OUT AND HUCH ONE JUST FOR YOU MAN........

rip shane you will never be forgoten in the skiing community

Shane you are and will always be my HERO!!!!!!

R.I.P.