With ingrid backstrom, andreas barkhall, mark broderick, rob bruce. Behind his daredevil achievements and major innovations lay the soul of a highly intelligent, thoughtful, and generous person. 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. 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. 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. Please buy this film if you get the chance, it exemplifies shanes love of life and skiing. For instance, of his famous father, jim mcconkey, a ski movie star himself with runs named after him at whistler, alta, and park city, but whom shane saw only once a year while he was growing up and whose accomplishments he only learned about in his teenshell say only, its kind of wild that we ended up doing similar things. Rent shane mcconkey movies and tv shows on dvd and bluray. 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. He left at 5pm on march 26th, 2009, only 39 years old. Featuring incredible action footage and shanes own home. Mcconkey which is just finishing its world premier tour is now available for download on itunes and on dvd. 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. R shane mcconkey was born on december 30, 1969 in vancouver, british columbia, canada.
Aug 17, 2016 sure enough, shane mcconkey took control, leaning over the edge and pointing out which lines might score three, four, or five under the guidelines of the international free skiers association ifsa, the fledgling organization he founded to regulate the ski worlds hottest commodity. Shane mcconkey december 30, 1969 march 26, 2009 was a professional skier and base jumper. Where the movie leaves off, shane mcconkeys legacy begins. Mcconkey is a heartfelt examination of the legacy one athlete left to the progression of his sports, and. 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.
Mcconkey is a 20 documentary film about extreme skier shane mcconkey. Rent mcconkey 20 starring shane mcconkey on dvd and bluray. 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. 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 is a well known athlete and star in the sports of freeskiing and skibase jumping. 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. Featuring incredible action footage and shanes own home videos. Nov 25, 2016 msp brings their award winning approach to the table with claim, the greatest ski movie ever. The music choices as well are exceptional, and work fantastically well within the context of the documentary. Shane was born on december 30th 1969 in vancouver british columbia and died march 26th 2009 in the italian dolomite mountains. 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. My hero is shane mcconkey a revolutionary in action sports history and a legend and pioneer in the skiing community.
A pioneer of freeskiing and base jumping, shane mcconkey left behind a legacy of innovation that inspired a generation of athletes. It was from here that he started his professional skiing career after. The life and death of shane mcconkey shane mcconkey was already one of the most influential skiers in the world, changing everything from the. Mcconkey started as a competitive ski racer, but moved on to be featured in a long line of extreme skiing movies. He was born in vancouver, british columbia and was based out of squaw valley, california. Find shane mcconkey movies, filmography, bio, co stars, photos, news and tweets. With the flip of a coin, shane mcconkey and jt holmes determine. The film follows shane from growing up as the son of skier jim mcconkey to his days as a professional freeskier. Mcconkey, a 90minute documentary to be released in 20, 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. Shane mcconkey was a primal force in big mountain and extreme skiing. Shane mcconkey came into this world december 30, 1969. This film has an abundance of man ass unofficial networks presents g.
I think within 48 hours of seeing this film i had bought a pair of the all metal, unbreakable volant mctwins. Msp brings their award winning approach to the table with claim, the greatest ski movie ever. Sherry mcconkey on the death of her husband the free. Mcconkey the shane mcconkey foundation was founded in.
The life and death of shane mcconkey outside online. Shane mcconkey is revered as a pioneer of freeskiing and skibase jumping, and inspired countless lives. The legacy one athlete left to the progression of his sports, and the path he paved to conquer his dreams. Jun 26, 2015 jordan spieth hopes to achieve 1953 feat. Extreme skiier and base jumping pro shane mcconkey has died in a skibase accident while filming his latest movie in italy. Here is a fake commercial from msps theres something about mcconkey 2000. Jul 25, 20 we know that anyone who cares about freeriding is fired up about the mcconkey movie. Mcconkey movie available this october nationwide marketwatch. Mar 27, 2009 extreme skiier and base jumping pro shane mcconkey has died in a skibase accident while filming his latest movie in italy. Right now, you can preorder a mcconkey movie dvd or bluray or digital download. Mcconkey used his power and fame as an athlete, as well as his own brand of humor, to inspire the lives of people all around the globe. Nonton mcconkey subtitle indonesia cinemaindo cinemaindo.
Mcconkey ski dvd 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. The shane mcconkey foundation was founded in recognition of the worldwide community of skiers, adventurers and everyday people who share a passion for life. Mcconkey, is a heartfelt examination of the legacy one athlete left to the progression of his sports. Shane himself actually made that joke before his passing by throwing a saucer boy mannequin out of a heli i forget what movie it was in. Shane is just one of the amazing cast members in the new documentary the search for freedom, an incredibly inspiring, stunningly beautiful and deeply heartfelt and wise film barry rivers maui film festival director. A heartfelt documentary film about extreme skier, shane mcconkey.
The film also focuses on shane s 2009 death during a ski base jump and his continued influence over the sport of skiing. This heartfelt documentary recalls the icon, his commitment to. The film also focuses on shanes 2009 death during a ski base jump and his continued influence over the sport of skiing. Apr 14, 2015 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.
We know that anyone who cares about freeriding is fired up about the mcconkey movie. Shane mcconkey s wife, sherry, talks about the people who were inspired by her husband. Warren millers playground bode miller, gretchen bleiler, ueli kestenholz hd duration. Within just a few minutes of watching this movie, i was mesmerized by shane mcconkey and his zest for living the dream. The dude had a morbid sense of humor, the first chair skit also comes to mind. The canadian freeskiing pioneer and ski base jumper shane mcconkey died tragically in 2009, when his skis wouldnt release during a double backflip cliff jump routine that hed pulled a tonne of times before. 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. Aug, 20 mcconkey will go on the road this fall with onenight screenings in over 20 locations including the film tour premiere in shane mcconkey s hometown of squaw valley, calif. Mcconkey started as a competitive ski racer, but moved on to be. Find out where mcconkey is streaming, if mcconkey is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Shane mcconkey is revered as the pioneer of freeskiing and ski base jumping, and through his talent and unique outlook on life, he inspired countless lives.
Through his talent and ability to use his trademark irreverent humor, he inspired countless lives. Oct 16, 20 mcconkey which is just finishing its world premier tour is now available for download on itunes and on dvd. Mcconkey started as a competitive freestyle skier, them moved on to extreme skiing movies. Shane mcconkey no doubt was a brilliant skier, but also a master of humor. In shane s honor, we support epic causes that protect kids, wildlife and our planet. The first 500 preorders will get a free mcconkey tshirt. Well have it back up and running as soon as possible. Red bull media house 3in1 collectors edition, featuring a dvd, blu ray, and mp4 digital download. Terms of activation by activating, you agree that you want to enable cloud technology to access your xfinity stream subscription on additional supported devices like computers and tablets, as well as the tv connected to your settop dvr via comcasts network. Shane mcconkey teaser the search for freedom on vimeo. Shane mcconkey free skier and base ski pioneer, he has been called the most influential skier of all time. An examination of the legacy one athlete left to the progression of his sports. Mcconkey will go on the road this fall with onenight screenings in over 20 locations including the film tour premiere in shane mcconkeys hometown of squaw valley, calif.
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