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Goodbye to one of the GREATEST EVER

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fatbastard
Posts: 337 - Karma: 586
I am broken writing this, but thought the news should come from a decent source without rumors flying around. We have lost one of the sport's most beloved, gifted and entertaining athletes. Shane McConkey died today in a ski BASE accident in Italy.

This news is completely fucked. He was my best friend and will inspire me for years and years to come...
Mar 26 2009 5:26PM
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landonn
Posts: 2913 - Karma: 385
RIP. A legend and hero of the ski community.
Mar 26 2009 9:33PM
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arsenal601
Posts: 1590 - Karma: 12
Shane was the first skier I truly idolized. I can not believe that this larger-than-life guy is no longer with us, don't even know what to say.

RIP Shane, you'll be missed and remembered by all. Vibes to family.
Mar 26 2009 9:35PM
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NESblowjob
Posts: 1174 - Karma: 41
yeah same
Mar 26 2009 9:35PM
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B.bowzz
Posts: 659 - Karma: 211
i didnt belive it orcouldnt belive it when i first heard it.
+ vibes

RIP
Mar 26 2009 9:39PM
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sdtruckdriver
Posts: 63 - Karma: 14
Thank you Shane for everything you brought to the skiing community.  You will be truly missed.  Rest in peace to the best, funniest, most inspirational skier that ever strapped on a pair of skis.
++++Vibes to the McConkey Family 
Mar 26 2009 9:46PM
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kko
Posts: 336 - Karma: 49
RIP Shane. Such a sad day for the skiing community, he will be missed. +vibes to his family and friends.
Mar 26 2009 9:51PM
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TOAST.
Posts: 7506 - Karma: 36,370
RIP he will be remembered because legends never die.
Mar 26 2009 9:58PM
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brogilvie
Posts: 2607 - Karma: 123
RIP
Mar 26 2009 9:59PM
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DJSTEVEINNIAMIXX
Posts: 1859 - Karma: 1,664
Holy shit......... i dont know what to say. First Trav and now shane. RIP and i hope where ever you are your doin what you love. Say hi to Trav and you will never be forgotten.
Mar 26 2009 10:02PM
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gabfreeski
Posts: 1459 - Karma: 23
RIP
Mar 26 2009 10:10PM
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@skiinmitch
Posts: 2781 - Karma: 78
My life will nevr be the same again without him
Mar 26 2009 10:18PM
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Skyhumper
Posts: 21 - Karma: 10
Sad Sad Sad day. RIP
Mar 26 2009 10:19PM
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kylek
Posts: 26 - Karma: 21
RIP shane
Mar 26 2009 10:22PM
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J.D.
Posts: 21362 - Karma: 5,143

Shane McConkey from Jake Kirshner on Vimeo.
Mar 26 2009 10:25PM
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s.parker
Posts: 1041 - Karma: 259
One of Skiings most epic figures, the daredevil of skiing, no fear Shane will be missed, he should be a role model to everyone for his outstanding skiing, and his amazing skill.

Shred in Heaven shane
R.I.P.
Mar 26 2009 10:28PM
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my_ar5_steeze
Posts: 1314 - Karma: 99

he was the man who influenced all, who influenced the sport of skiing, but also created the new sport of base jumping with skis. this man was so influential, and will be missed by all, even if you didnt know him, he touched every single persons life.

RIP Shane

Mar 26 2009 10:29PM
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Luc.
Posts: 7540 - Karma: 59
To a man that has defined so much of skiing.

a father, a husband, and the a god father to what we know as skiing.

REST IN POWDER, to a god father turned into a GOD.

as far as im concerned Shane McConkey shall be the one i pray for in the fall for a safe winter.

I send my condolences to his children, wife, and exteneded friends and family.
Mar 26 2009 10:34PM
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rlee
Posts: 593 - Karma: 1,144
Rest in Peace Shane, so sad to see you go, couldnt believe it when i heard, one of the most inspirational skiers out there. LEGEND!
Mar 26 2009 10:37PM
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regge
Posts: 720 - Karma: 74
RIP SHANE


article
http://espn.go.com/action/freeskiing/blog?post=4018726
Mar 26 2009 10:40PM
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mrmarks
Posts: 393 - Karma: 143
sooo shitty. 

huge respect to an all-time legend and may he rest in peace.
Mar 26 2009 10:43PM
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The_Future
Posts: 1418 - Karma: 607

Here is one of my favorite quotes from a book called Siddhartha...

“I prefer thing over the words, place more importance on his acts and life than on his speeches, more on the gestures of his hand than his opinions. Not in his speech, not in his thoughts, I see his greatness, only in his actions, in his life”

Shane truely showed his greatness in his actions and in his life.  He died doing what he loved and will always be remembered doing what he loved.  I thought his segment in Claim was sooo RAD and I am still in shock of this news.  Prayers to his family and friends.

RIP Shane McConkey... A true Superman and a legend!

Mar 26 2009 10:47PM
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DirtyMick
Posts: 1496 - Karma: 21
Shane -

I was always amazed and shocked with your skiing ability, humor, innovation, and overall good attitude. Your segments were always entertaining and always pushed the envelope.

You'll always be missed, and never forgotten.

R.I.P.
Mar 26 2009 10:49PM
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clandemush
Posts: 589 - Karma: 53
rest in peace shane, you will forever be a legend
Mar 26 2009 10:55PM
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acc
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Mar 26 2009 11:26PM
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sirskizalot
Posts: 4370 - Karma: 161

This is terrible.

RIP

Mar 26 2009 11:27PM
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CFD
Posts: 1009 - Karma: 197
RIP Shane. Without ever having met you, you've made a huge impact on my life. You'll never be forgotten.
Mar 26 2009 11:43PM
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windhamskibum
Posts: 1193 - Karma: 16
a Legend gone.. at least he went out doing what he loved..

rip, you will be missed
Mar 26 2009 11:43PM
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Spacekroft
Posts: 1332 - Karma: 41
RIP Shane McConkey
may your turns be deep

Mar 26 2009 11:49PM
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SkierX
Posts: 16253 - Karma: 538
RIP.

You are a legend in the sport of skiing Shane, and lets not forget.

Best of wishes go out to his wife and kid too.
Mar 26 2009 11:54PM
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stokerskisarmada
Posts: 140 - Karma: 10
SIP (ski in peace) Shane. Saucer Boy will live on in our hearts. JD and all.
Mar 27 2009 12:07AM
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RudyGarmisch
Posts: 25443 - Karma: 13,844
I saw this and something dropped in my chest. There was skiing and then there was skiing after McConkey. An age has passed, and it feels like one of the colors in the world has ceased to exist. Shane, you will be missed by all. 
Mar 27 2009 12:19AM
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Malarky
Posts: 349 - Karma: 11
RIP Shane! We'll all keep a little saucer boy in our hearts
Mar 27 2009 12:22AM
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KRASHED
Posts: 7803 - Karma: 466
R.I.P Shane you were truly one of the greats and you will be greatly missed. My condolences go out to his family and friends at this time. Goodbye Saucer Boy may heaven be full of cliffs and epic powder lines!
Mar 27 2009 12:36AM
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P-trees
Posts: 306 - Karma: 12
I actually got bummed out by this.
Mar 27 2009 12:39AM
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KRASHED
Posts: 7803 - Karma: 466
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Mar 27 2009 12:42AM
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GreenHorn
Posts: 4896 - Karma: 1,209
very true. every time i see his segment in claim i laugh. rest in peace shane.
Mar 27 2009 12:48AM
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tBenz
Posts: 900 - Karma: 11
horrible news, RIP
Mar 27 2009 12:48AM
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Silence
Posts: 16030 - Karma: 150
Mar 27 2009 12:51AM
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Abc567def
Posts: 8756 - Karma: 801
RIP, I can't even begin to put into words what the skiing community has lost today...
Mar 27 2009 1:09AM
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Ski_Punx
Posts: 783 - Karma: 49

I have to admit,  I did'nt want to believe this.  I was so hoping the call I got from a friend was wrong, I got the chance to hang out with Shane once in Crested Butte.  I told him "I could'nt believe I was standing next to one of my hero's".  He just laughed and said "I'm just a regular guy." Well we all know that he was not just an average person, He was so, sooo funny,  talented and innovative as a freeskier. He really did change the face of skiing and action sports in general.  I think everyone knows that, and so many people are hurting because He was just so friendly and humble.  He lived every minute of his life to the max while the rest of us just watched in total amazement.  LEGEND 

Mar 27 2009 1:44AM
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Literature
Posts: 13673 - Karma: 3,085
Shane McConkey was larger than life, and is larger than death. He will not be forgotten.
Mar 27 2009 2:04AM
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ATLskier
Posts: 8203 - Karma: 406
Im still in disbelief. As time passes, I realize how awesome of a person he was and how great he was for skiing. Truly sad to see him go. But he will still be with us forever
Mar 27 2009 2:05AM
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Mr.Panda
Posts: 17711 - Karma: 564
i never met him or anything, all i know is what he did for the sport.  and yet, i feel like im going to ball my eyes out like a 7 year old that just saw their dog die.  im really gonna miss watching him rip.
Mar 27 2009 2:17AM
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whistlerdan
Posts: 90 - Karma: 299
just so so sad.  I am gutted, what a legend.
Mar 27 2009 2:51AM
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sick-as-aids
Posts: 3453 - Karma: 1,007
this has hit me harder than i thought, i really respected him for what he did, would watch his segments and think hes crazy...its hard to see someone die in a sport that you are pushing yourself in, i have just had surgery on my knee from skiing, and hate the thought of, is it worth it...but shane has now inspired my skiing so much and i cant wait to make some turns and do somthing crazy in his name for him, as it was his inspiration that put me there in the first place...
RIP brother, look forward to meeting you up there one day for a shred
Mar 27 2009 2:55AM
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readiculous
Posts: 880 - Karma: 28
I can't believe this. Much love to Shane and his family.
Mar 27 2009 3:02AM
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Irotate360
Posts: 6836 - Karma: 22
RIP shane! damn dude.... this sucks
Mar 27 2009 3:33AM
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s.g.
Posts: 355 - Karma: 11
RIP SHANE,well all miss you
Mar 27 2009 3:56AM
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shea.
Posts: 1606 - Karma: 193
man i cant believe it, ive grown up looking up to shane, he was in the first ski movie i ever bought, truely a legend and we'll miss you shane, RIP, hope to shred with you in heaven one day
Mar 27 2009 4:58AM
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