Goodbye to one of the GREATEST EVER

This is a sad day. I always felt Shane was immortal. He definately changed skiing for the better, his influence will always be felt. What genuine guy, his video parts always brought a smile to my face.

I'm going to miss you Shane, thanks for making skiing what it is today!
 
wow, in complete shock right now.

but may you rest in peace, and i sure hope there is some true dedication to Shane, one of the greatest ever, we'll miss you man.

may whoever be above us look after you.

and best wishes to his family and friends through this hard time.
 
im in such a state of shock right now, this is just unbelievable.Shane what you've contributed to the sport of skiing will never be forgotten, thank you. You will be missed. R.I.P++++++++++++++vibes to family and friends
 
Unreal. The first ski movie I ever saw was, "Something About McConkey" back in high school. We used to watch that VHS 4-5 times a week.

He will be missed.
 
I shed a tear for you shane. You were an incredible skier that changed the sport forever. If it was not for you powder skiing would not be like it is now. you are a true legend and hero and will NEVER be forgotten by anyone in the skiing world. I hope your rippin a line wherever you are.
 
Even as a snowboarder I realize what kind of impact Shane had on the snowsports world. I truly admired how he not only skied, but lived and loved his life. RIP to a legend.
 
wow so sad this just brought tears to my eyes the man was a legend and pushed this sport so hard, wow i still cant even believe it so sad, atleast he died doing something he loved so much RIP bro u will be missed by all!!!
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shane_McConkey

"On March 26, 2009, Shane was Ski-BASE jumping in Italy. His ski failed

to release, either getting caught in his parachute and sending him into

an uncontrollable spin, or not allowing him to deploy his pilot chute.

He will be truly missed by the ski world being on of the most

influential skiers of all time. RIP Shane McConkey"

RIP Shane. so saddddd
 
Ski like McConkey! That was what we used to say to each other growing up in Minnesota riding at Afton Alps. We idolized Shane as a skier, an innovator, the man was hilarious on film. When BASE jumping first started getting popular I knew it wouldn't be long till Shane was filming an epic chase scene like that of James Bond where shane in MSP's film Push skis of the edge of this enormous 600ft. cliff. Not many of us skiers dare try to push it to the next level that McConkey has done. The extreme levels between gravity, weather, balls, and a man made parachute are what McConkey thrived for. You really are as free as a bird now, take flight and don't look back we're all coming eventually so don't wait up. RIP McConkey, you will be missed. True legends are never really born. TRAGICALLY they become legends when the pass away. McConkey always was a legend to me now he is and always will be a LEGEND to the world!
RIP
 
from my point of view...
in every kid jumping on his bike and squealing,every mathmetician formulating with a racing heartevery open throated barge into the unknown...i see shane shane shane
... shane was ONE MAN and the entire spectrum of humanity at once. and everyone has lost a piece of themselves today...
RIP RIP RIP RIP RIP RIP RIP
pour one and throw shoes and celebrate
 
I never fully realized the influence shane had on my skiing until I heard of his passing. Lets give thanks for having the opportunity to be influenced by such a pioneer. Tomorrow we are gunna ride for shane, cuz that guy was the fucking MAN!
++++vibes++++ and condolences to his family and close friends.
 
god damn, lost one of the greats. I grew up watching this guy...Something About McConkey was fucking awesome. RIP Shane, we'll never forget you and what you have done for the sport.
 
Shane, you will be missed my man..the Sierra's is a sad place without you...GOOD VIBES TO YOUR FAMILY...May they live in your afterlight.
 
What terrible news for the world of skiing. RIP Shane.

Skiing just lost one of the greatest innovators in ski design ever.
 
wow never post anymore here but when i saw this had to

RIP Shane you will be missed by the whole skiing community
 
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