Anybody that knows me, knows that I am a daredevil at heart, and although, I have a pretty calm and cool demeanor, I love to chase thrills and live on the wild side. This is most likely due to the fact that I began skiing at aroud 3 years of age, and grew up hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, white water rafting, and any other activity that provided an adrenaline rush. I do not ski anymore, and I regret it daily, however, this fact only adds to my respect for gentlemen like Shane McConkey, who dedicated his life to breaking barriers in the skiing world. This man was a genius and truly advanced the sport that he loved.
McConkey, sadly, passed away in March 2009, while practicing a cliff jump for a Red Bull promotional video...
Dedicated to Shane McConkey (1969-2009) R.I.P.
Check out some videos below...
How he felt about skiing is how we should all feel about what we do in our lives.
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