We utilize chinoook and centennial hops to create a bold, citrusy pine flavor that pushes the boundaries of your taste buds. 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. Athlete shane mcconkey becomes a pioneer of freeskiing and base jumping. Her is my tribute to this ski legend who never took himself too seriously. 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. Feb 09, 2017 sherry mcconkey delivers the hammer line at the close of mcconkey, the documentary about the life of her husband shane.
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. Behind his daredevil achievements and major innovations lay the soul of a highly intelligent, thoughtful, and generous person. Where the movie leaves off, shane mcconkeys legacy begins. Shane mcconkey rules compilation matchstick productions. The music choices as well are exceptional, and work fantastically well within the context of the documentary. 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. Fellow athletes remember shane mcconkeys industrychanging. Archived from the original on november 8, requiem for a dreamer mcconkey. But as far as most skiers were concerned, shane mcconkey was already well into revolutionizing the sport on multiple levelsthrough action, innovation, and ridiculousness.
A pioneer of freeskiing and base jumping, shane mcconkey left behind a legacy of innovation that inspired a generation of athletes. 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. K2 shane mcconkey tribute skis 2010 jay, me ski depot. 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. At 39, shane mcconkey died following equipment failure during a skibase jump in the italian dolomites on march 26, 2009. 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. The powell movements shane mcconkey tribute forecast ski. See the stars shine in matchstick productions latest ski film, ski movie.
Shane mcconkey was a daring athlete and creative thinker the movie has selfie footage shot by the cameraloving mcconkey of his posthigh school digs. On the surface, there was the nose picking on camera, the scatological humor, the pranks, and the endless selfmockery. Theres nothing better than sliding down snow, falling through the air shane mcconkey. Now k2 comes out with limitededition rockered fatty to pay tribute to mcconkeys life. 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. Shane mcconkey came into this world december 30, 1969. A basement dump where he could live for nothing while making pennies performing ski stunts. Approximately 500 pair of the unique, individually numbered, commemorative skis will be produced. The film follows shane from growing up as the son of skier jim mcconkey to his days as a professional freeskier.
Shane mcconkey in deep, the skiing experience youtube. 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. Sherry mcconkey delivers the hammer line at the close of mcconkey, the documentary about the life of her husband shane. A pioneer of freeskiing and base jumping, shane mcconkey left. Full athlete segment for shane mcconkey from in deep 2009. Husband, father, funniest guy in the room, product visionary, goofball. The beer is offered unfiltered and raw, the same way shane lived his life and inspired so. The film also focuses on shanes 2009 death during a ski base jump and his. 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. Shane mcconkey tribute video 36 seconds of awesome. Mcconkey is an outstanding tribute to an extreme legend.
A tribute to shane mcconkey who died in a skibase accident in italy, mars 26 2009. For the majority of us, shane mcconkey was more than the subject of our film. 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. Mcconkey movie trailer debuts this weekend ski mag. 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.
The trailer for a new movie about the late shane mcconkey thats set to hit screens in 20. The beer is offered unfiltered and raw, the same way shane lived his life and inspired so many others to follow. 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. So when cinematographers, ski manufacturers, and skiers wanted to predict the future, they looked to him. 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. 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.
Shane mcconkeys first ski base jump at lovers leap 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. Online donations poured in for shane s widow, sherry, and daughter, ayla. The 10 year tribute to shane mcconkey the legend who inspired us all to not. Apr 17, 20 big props to the boys in this video for their tribute to shane. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing mcconkey near you. Winter and longtime moviemaking partner murray wais channeled their grief into the ultimate tribute to a fallen hero. With ingrid backstrom, andreas barkhall, mark broderick, rob bruce. He left at 5pm on march 26th, 2009, only 39 years old. 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. Mcconkey is a 20 documentary film about extreme skier shane mcconkey. An examination of the legacy one athlete left to the progression of his sports.
Big props to the boys in this video for their tribute to shane. R shane mcconkey was born on december 30, 1969 in vancouver, british columbia, canada. 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. Oct 06, 2017 on the surface, there was the nose picking on camera, the scatological humor, the pranks, and the endless selfmockery. 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. Shane was a part of our k2 family said jeff mechura, global brand director for k2 sports. Hundreds honor shane mcconkey at squaw valley memorial. It was very well done and told the story of shanes life in a very captivating way. Shane mcconkey was more more than just a skier skier. Online donations poured in for shanes widow, sherry, and daughter, ayla. 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.
Robbie amell on the afterlife in amazon prime videos upload we spoke with robbie about amazon prime videos new scifi comedy upload, the shows. Shane mcconkey is revered as the pioneer of freeskiing and ski. Jul 16, 2010 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 nudity snowbrains april 17, 20. 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. Eight years ago, the skiing world lost an innovator, a legend, and a hero. This heartfelt documentary recalls his commitment to his craft.
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Profile of shane mcconkey the ski channel filmed in january 2009. Check out shane mcconkeys full segment from claim to purchase full length movie, click here. Shane mcconkey tribute courchevel vlog s3e18 youtube. The interview written by red bull uk published on 08. Shane mcconkey december 30, 1969 march 26, 2009 was a professional skier and base jumper. The life and death of shane mcconkey outside online. Influential and daring skier shane mcconkey died thursday after falling from a 2,000foot cliff while performing for cameras in northern italy.
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. Mar 27, 2019 10 years ago the ski world lost a legend named shane mcconkey. 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. Tedx speakers sherry mcconkey tedxuniversityofnevada. 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 tribute video 36 seconds of awesome aerial. A short edit i made as a tribute to the best skiier who has ever lived. Shane mcconkey was a primal force in big mountain and extreme skiing. This legendary ipa is a toast to the pioneer of freeskiing, shane mcconkey. Shane mcconkey movie by red bull, matchstick premieres at tribeca fest. Mcconkey tribute ski 160120 to celebrate shanes life, k2 skis is releasing a limited edition shane mcconkey ski, built on the pontoon chassis. Mcconkey, 39, was a beloved resident of the lake tahoe area whose life ended. 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.
Shane mcconkey movie by red bull, matchstick premieres at. 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. The greatest shane mcconkey 10 year tribute youtube. He revolutionized skiing three timeschallenging what we ski, how we ski, and even how we think about skiing. It is recommended to switch to new shortcodes that need only url. The greatest shane mcconkey 10 year tribute matchstick. Wish i could ski with the 2020 matchstick ski movie team.
In 2000, skiings goat and clown prince might have been just getting started. 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. 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. Shane mcconkey s wife, sherry, talks about the people who were inspired by her husband. Thanks guys, you made us laugh and youda made shane proud.
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