There’s something about McConkey and to this day, it’s hard to pinpoint just one thing that made Shane so incredibly special. What remains undisputed is that Shane will forever be remembered as one of freeride skiing’s founding fathers because of the his larger than life personality and no surrender style skiing.

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To that we say cheers and raise a glass to one of the best to ever do it. We miss you Shane!

FULL MOVIE: There’s Something About McConkey [Matchstick Productions – 2000]

*Video Courtesy of Matchstick Productions