Shane McConkey

About

Skier and BASE jumper who was named Skier of the Year at the 2001 ESPN Action Sport Awards.

Before Fame

He trained as a skier at Burke Mountain Academy in Vermont.

Trivia

He tragically died at the age of 39 while skiing in the Dolomite Mountains in Italy.

Family Life

He was born in Vancouver, British Colombia. His dad Jim is considered the father of extreme skiing.

Associated With

At the 2001 ESPN Action Sport Awards, Sarah Burke earned the Female Skier of the Year Award. Sadly both he and Burke died doing what they loved at a young age.