He left at 5pm on March 26th, 2009, only 39 years old. 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.

Film Work

Claim

2008-09: Matchstick Productions

Steep

2007-08:The Documentary Group

Seven Sunny Days

2007-08: Matchstick Productions

Push (and Pull)

2006-07: Matchstick Productions

The Hit List
(and Hit List Remix)

2005-06: Matchstick Productions

Higher Ground

2005-06: Warren Miller Films

Yearbook

2004-05: Matchstick Productions

Focused

2003-04: Matchstick Productions

Ski Movie 3: The Front Line

2002-03: Matchstick Productions

Immersion

2002-03: Scott Gaffney Pictures

Ski Movie 2: High Society

2001-02: Matchstick Productions

There’s Something About McConkey

2000-01: Scott Gaffney Pictures

Ski Movie

2001-02: Matchstick Productions

1999

1999-00: Scott Gaffney Pictures

Global Storming

1999-00: Matchstick Productions

Area 51

1999-00: Teton Gravity Research

Sick Sense

1998-99: Matchstick Productions

Pura Vida

1997-98: Matchstick Productions

Fetish

1996-97: Reel Adventure Films

Burning Winter

1996-97: Real Action Pictures

The Tribe

1995-96: Real Adventure Films

Spinal Snap

1995-96: Rob Bruce Films

The Walls of Freedom

1995-96 Scott Gaffney Pictures

Alpine Rapture

1993-94 Nick Nixon Productions

Ski Theater

1992-93 Nick Nixon Productions

Playlist

6 Videos

Claim

4:53

Steep

4:53

Seven Sunny Days

Seven Sunny Days

2:27

Push

4:34

Higher Ground

3:06

There's Something About McConkey

There's Something About McConkey

3:17

The McConkey Documentary

A heartfelt examination of the legacy one athlete left on the progression of his sport.

Shane McConkey is revered as a pioneer of freeskiing and ski-BASE jumping. His talent and trademark irreverent humor inspired countless lives. In this acclaimed documentary from Red Bull Media House in association with Matchstick Productions, “McConkey” celebrates the life of one of the world’s ultimate innovators. All proceeds from the film benefit a trust set up for the McConkey family.

REVIEWS FROM THE TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL

“What is perhaps most remarkable about McConkey is how much potential it has to appeal past the extreme sports set. The film is about that one-in-a-million drive that pushes some people beyond the boundaries of what anyone had previously dreamt possible. Few films so succeed in showing us what makes someone like that tick.”

“There is joy and wonder in this movie, but it is tempered with loss and pain. At the end of the day, it’s not the role of the film to answer the question (was it worth it?). The fact that it so movingly manages to ask it makes ‘McConkey’ a remarkable accomplishment.”

“…it’s about life, what it means to live it, and how one can take on a life that inspires and changes the world ... Personal bias or no, the film is a historical, inspirational, and beautiful human story.”

A Friendly Reminder Why Shane McConkey Is Considered The Greatest Skier Of All Time

Everyone now and then, I think it's important to remember that Shane McConkey wasn't just a great guy, riotously funny, and an influential member of the snowsports community; he was

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. But when he

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