The music choices as well are exceptional, and work fantastically well within the context of the documentary. Shane mcconkey tribute video 36 seconds of awesome aerial nudity snowbrains april 17, 20. An examination of the legacy one athlete left to the progression of his sports. The greatest shane mcconkey 10 year tribute the 10 year tribute to shane mcconkey the legend who inspired us all to not take it all too seriously, fly like a bird and get the maximum enjoyment out of life. Check out shane mcconkeys full segment from claim to purchase full length movie, click here. Shane was a part of our k2 family said jeff mechura, global brand director for k2 sports. The 10 year tribute to shane mcconkey the legend who inspired us all to not take it all too seriously, fly like a bird and get the maximum enjoyment out of life. For more on how to watch mcconkey on tour or available 3in1 collectors edition dvdbluray or digital download, as well as how to find that was neat, visit. In 2000, skiings goat and clown prince might have been just getting started. During that time, he inspired countless lives, changed the ski world forever and altered the paths of thousands of friends and acquaintances through his accomplishments, talent, irreverence, life experience and entirely unique outlook on life. See the stars shine in matchstick productions latest ski film, ski movie.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing mcconkey near you. Oct 06, 2017 on the surface, there was the nose picking on camera, the scatological humor, the pranks, and the endless selfmockery. The life and death of shane mcconkey outside online. The film also focuses on shanes 2009 death during a ski base jump and his. This heartfelt documentary recalls his commitment to his craft. It was from here that he started his professional skiing career after.
Yet this documentary isnt a tribute to a loved one amongst friends, but rather an. Mcconkey movie trailer debuts this weekend ski mag. He left at 5pm on march 26th, 2009, only 39 years old. The beer is offered unfiltered and raw, the same way shane lived his life and inspired so. Profile of shane mcconkey the ski channel filmed in january 2009. Jul 16, 2010 a short edit i made as a tribute to the best skiier who has ever lived. We utilize chinoook and centennial hops to create a bold, citrusy pine flavor that pushes the boundaries of your taste buds. Online donations poured in for shane s widow, sherry, and daughter, ayla. Shane mcconkey movie by red bull, matchstick premieres at. Mar 26, 2019 the 10 year tribute to shane mcconkey the legend who inspired us all to not take it all too seriously, fly like a bird and get the maximum enjoyment out of life. The life and death of shane mcconkey shane mcconkey was already one of the most influential skiers in the world, changing everything from the shape of. Online donations poured in for shanes widow, sherry, and daughter, ayla.
Squaw valley below the mountain peaks shane mcconkey used to call his home and playground, hundreds of friends and relatives gathered sunday in the latest of a 10day mourning ceremony that has reached around the world. A pioneer of freeskiing and base jumping, shane mcconkey left. Shane mcconkey tribute courchevel vlog s3e18 youtube. The beer is offered unfiltered and raw, the same way shane lived his life and inspired so many others to follow. Mar 27, 2019 10 years ago the ski world lost a legend named shane mcconkey. Eight years ago, the skiing world lost an innovator, a legend, and a hero.
Her is my tribute to this ski legend who never took himself too seriously. Tedx speakers sherry mcconkey tedxuniversityofnevada. She turned moments of sadness into inspiration and used the power of positivity to build the shane mcconkey foundation, and executive produce the movie, mcconkey. Sherry continues to find ways to celebrate shanes life and pay appropriately fun and hilarious tribute to the talented, goofball, innovative man who inspired thousands to think. Shane mcconkey was a primal force in big mountain and extreme skiing. Oct 24, 20 the shane mcconkey story one of the boldest skiers of our time, shane mcconkey left behind a wife, a daughter, and one of the sports greatest legacies. Wish i could ski with the 2020 matchstick ski movie team. Feb 09, 2017 sherry mcconkey delivers the hammer line at the close of mcconkey, the documentary about the life of her husband shane. Robbie amell on the afterlife in amazon prime videos upload we spoke with robbie about amazon prime videos new scifi comedy upload, the shows. Husband, father, funniest guy in the room, product visionary, goofball.
Shane mcconkey rules compilation matchstick productions. Now k2 comes out with limitededition rockered fatty to pay tribute to mcconkeys life. Take a look back in time at some of his most progressive stunts and feats, featured in the film mcconkey, now available on red bull tv. A basement dump where he could live for nothing while making pennies performing ski stunts. It is recommended to switch to new shortcodes that need only url. Fellow athletes remember shane mcconkeys industrychanging. Thanks guys, you made us laugh and youda made shane proud. But beyond that, like all of us, shane found some pretty daunting obstacles in his life path, and the way he overcame them is a lesson in humanity. Big props to the boys in this video for their tribute to shane. Sherry mcconkey delivers the hammer line at the close of mcconkey, the documentary about the life of her husband shane. The greatest shane mcconkey 10 year tribute matchstick.
But as far as most skiers were concerned, shane mcconkey was already well into revolutionizing the sport on multiple levelsthrough action, innovation, and ridiculousness. So when cinematographers, ski manufacturers, and skiers wanted to predict the future, they looked to him. Shane mcconkey was more more than just a skier skier. With ingrid backstrom, andreas barkhall, mark broderick, rob bruce. A short edit i made as a tribute to the best skiier who has ever lived. Shane mcconkey tribute video 36 seconds of awesome aerial. Shane mcconkey s wife, sherry, talks about the people who were inspired by her husband. At 39, shane mcconkey died following equipment failure during a skibase jump in the italian dolomites on march 26, 2009. Shane mcconkeys first ski base jump at lovers leap mcconkey. Shane mcconkey came into this world december 30, 1969. Influential and daring skier shane mcconkey died thursday after falling from a 2,000foot cliff while performing for cameras in northern italy.
Not only is the subject shane mcconkey supremely charismatic, and a true funloving extreme renegade but the film itself is so well put together, it is mesmerizing. The 10 year tribute to shane mcconkey the legend who inspired us all to not. Dec 03, 20 for more on how to watch mcconkey on tour or available 3in1 collectors edition dvdbluray or digital download, as well as how to find that was neat, visit. Winter and longtime moviemaking partner murray wais channeled their grief into the ultimate tribute to a fallen hero. Shane mcconkey is revered as a pioneer of freeskiing and skibase jumping, and through his talent and ability to use his trademark irreverent humor, he inspired countless lives.
Shane mcconkey tribute video 36 seconds of awesome. Nov 21, 2016 take a look back in time at some of his most progressive stunts and feats, featured in the film mcconkey, now available on red bull tv. Ski peak 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. Approximately 500 pair of the unique, individually numbered, commemorative skis will be produced. As the name suggests, it highlights shane mcconkey s impact on the present movementrevolution in skiing and base jumping, but it doesnt fail to leave out other players like mosley, morrison, davenport, and others. The interview written by red bull uk published on 08. Mcconkey is a 20 documentary film about extreme skier shane mcconkey. The greatest shane mcconkey 10 year tribute the 10 year tribute to shane mcconkey the legend who inspired us all to not take it all too seriously, fly like a. The trailer for a new movie about the late shane mcconkey thats set to hit screens in 20.
As the name suggests, it highlights shane mcconkeys impact on the present movementrevolution in skiing and base jumping, but it doesnt fail to leave out other players like mosley, morrison, davenport, and others. He revolutionized skiing three timeschallenging what we ski, how we ski, and even how we think about skiing. Mcconkey, 39, was a beloved resident of the lake tahoe area whose life ended. On the surface, there was the nose picking on camera, the scatological humor, the pranks, and the endless selfmockery. Shane mcconkey is revered as the pioneer of freeskiing and ski. Shane mcconkey movie by red bull, matchstick premieres at tribeca fest.
He was born in vancouver, british columbia and eventually based himself in squaw valley, california, but due to an itinerant childhood he never identified with a single place and chose boulder, colorado, as the place he came from. Mcconkey is a heartfelt examination of the legacy one athlete left to the progression of his sports, and the path he paved to conquer his dreams. Oct 31, 20 shane mcconkey was a daring athlete and creative thinker the movie has selfie footage shot by the cameraloving mcconkey of his posthigh school digs. R shane mcconkey was born on december 30, 1969 in vancouver, british columbia, canada. A pioneer of freeskiing and base jumping, shane mcconkey left behind a legacy of innovation that inspired a generation of athletes. The shane mcconkey story one of the boldest skiers of our time, shane mcconkey left behind a wife, a daughter, and one of the sports greatest legacies. Filmed a week before shane passed, this short documentary is a tribute to a man that continues to inspire and influence the world of action sports.
Mcconkey tribute ski 160120 to celebrate shanes life, k2 skis is releasing a limited edition shane mcconkey ski, built on the pontoon chassis. Apr 17, 20 big props to the boys in this video for their tribute to shane. The greatest shane mcconkey 10 year tribute youtube. The film follows shane from growing up as the son of skier jim mcconkey to his days as a professional freeskier. When shane mcconkey died in 2009 after a ski basejumping accident, the skiing community lost an innovator, an icon and a true adventurer who lived each day with purpose. In a new film from red bull media house in association with matchstick productions, mcconkey celebrates the life of one of the worlds ultimate innovators. It was very well done and told the story of shanes life in a very captivating way. The powell movements shane mcconkey tribute forecast ski. Matchstick productions seven sunny days featuring shane mcconkey 2007 this is a tribute to the life of an amazing individual, and contains only a snapshot of some of his incredible accomplishments.
Oct 06, 2017 and this fall, in memory of the man who changed the way we all think about skis, the man who died last march in a tragic skibase jumping accident, k2 is releasing a limited edition shane mcconkey tribute ski. This legendary ipa is a toast to the pioneer of freeskiing, shane mcconkey. Full athlete segment for shane mcconkey from in deep 2009. Jun 29, 2009 the life and death of shane mcconkey shane mcconkey was already one of the most influential skiers in the world, changing everything from the shape of our boards to the way we ski powder. K2 shane mcconkey tribute skis 2010 jay, me ski depot. Matchstick productions, the production house that worked so closely with mcconkey on many projects, is making a movie, set to debut next year, chronicling the life of this. Shane mcconkey december 30, 1969 march 26, 2009 was a professional skier and base jumper.
Shane mcconkey in deep, the skiing experience youtube. Where the movie leaves off, shane mcconkeys legacy begins. Theres nothing better than sliding down snow, falling through the air shane mcconkey. Athlete shane mcconkey becomes a pioneer of freeskiing and base jumping. Hundreds honor shane mcconkey at squaw valley memorial. Oct 06, 2017 when shane mcconkey died in 2009 after a ski basejumping accident, the skiing community lost an innovator, an icon and a true adventurer who lived each day with purpose. A tribute to shane mcconkey who died in a skibase accident in italy, mars 26 2009. Archived from the original on november 8, requiem for a dreamer mcconkey. Shane mcconkey was a daring athlete and creative thinker the movie has selfie footage shot by the cameraloving mcconkey of his posthigh school digs. For the majority of us, shane mcconkey was more than the subject of our film. Behind his daredevil achievements and major innovations lay the soul of a highly intelligent, thoughtful, and generous person. See seth morrison, shane mcconkey, vincent dorion, jonny moseley, along with brad holmes plus all the biggest names in skiing throwing down in whistler, chamonix, and mt. Mcconkey is an outstanding tribute to an extreme legend.
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