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Springtime on the Eastside

May 22, 2013 / Rob / 0 Comments

Although it’s felt like springtime for the last two months in Tahoe, the Eastern Sierra still has some nice skiing above 10,000 feet.

Saddlebag Lake

Mt. Conness

False White and White Mtn. take cover.

Rob Anthony steps up.

Greenstone Ridge shows it’s hand.

McConkey documentary premieres at Tribeca Film Festival

April 23, 2013 / Rob / 0 Comments

Tribeca Film Festival hosted the world premiere of the McConkey documentary last Sunday. The film is a heartfelt examination of the life of Shane McConkey. Principal editor David Zieff and the Matchstick team of Steve Winter, Murray Weis and Scott Gaffney were in attendance along with Sherry McConkey, JT Holmes, Rob Bruce and many other friends and family.

JT Holmes and Sherry McConkey

David Zieff answers questions after the film.

Co-Director Scott Gaffney with Jim McConkey.

Film Reviews for McConkey
Los Angeles Times Review of McConkey
First Showing Review of McConkey Documentary
Hollywood Reporter review of McConkey
ESPN review of McConkey
Nine Tribeca Films you'll soon be hearing about
Powdermag.com review of McConkey written by Ingrid Backstrom

Glacier Express

March 26, 2013 / Rob / 0 Comments

Mike Douglas has been cranking out some brilliant productions for his Salomon Freeski TV program. Here he and Kaj Zackrisson travel the Alps by train shredding pow the entire way. Douglas received help on the project from Sweetgrass Productions Nick Waggoner and Tahoe to Socal transplant Ben Mullin.

A day at the races

March 26, 2013 / Rob / 1 Comment

Giant slalom course on KT22.

The US Alpine National Championship ski races were held at Squaw Valley last week and weekend. A soggy Wednesday gave way to a glorious bluebird raceday on Thursday. Conditions stayed perfect throughout the weekend with cold overnight temps for a good hard freeze on the course and perfect daytime weather for spectating. Hometown homegirl Julia Mancuso won a record 16th US Championship Title in giant slalom. Travis Ganong of Squaw Valley won the men’s super G. The weekend kicked off with skydivers and live music on the KT Sundeck Friday afternoon. Squaw Valley last hosted the Alpine Nationals in 2002.

The Wailers played the KT Sundeck Friday afternoon.

GS racer tucks toward the finish line on Thursday .

Slalom on Sunday.

Skydivers at Squaw from Nut Hut Studios on Vimeo.

Ruby Mountain Romp

March 18, 2013 / Rob / 0 Comments

Several Tahoe locals ventured to the Ruby Mountains Recently. Here’s an edit put together by Conor Toumarkine at Shreddy Times.

91 Octane – Ruby Mountain Romp from Shreddy Times on Vimeo.

Bring the Pain!

March 18, 2013 / Rob / 0 Comments

It’s that time of year for the greatest ski competition known to man or woman…The Pain McShlonkey Classic! Along with the Classic comes their annual promotional video. This year’s effort was produced by Matt Palmer and Grant Kaye.

3rd Annual Pain McShlonkey Classic | Of. Course. I. Can. from Squaw Valley on Vimeo.

In other McConkey related news the documentary on Shane’s life has been selected as a Spotlight Film for the Tribeca Film Festival held next month in New York City.
McConkey In Tribeca Film Festival coverage from the Ski Channel

Here is more information on the Pain McShlonkey Classic and the fundraising efforts of the McConkey Foundation courtesy of Freeskier:
Freeskier coverage of PMS