Shane fans around the world shred the gnar on this irreverently hilarious day.
The Shane McConkey Foundation is giving away over $10,000 in skis, snowboards, bindings, helmets, goggles, season passes, packs, poles, certificates, and so much more.
REGISTER BELOW FOR A CHANCE TO WIN.
WHAT IS INTERNATIONAL SNOWBLADE DAY?
On March 26, 2009, the world said goodbye to Shane McConkey, a man who dreamed the impossible, rocked the ski world, and who continues to inspire people around the globe to live their best lives. This year, in honor of his playful spirit and irreverent approach to not taking ourselves too seriously, the Shane McConkey Foundation is declaring March as the 2nd Annual International Snowblade Month and March 26th as the 2nd Annual International Snowblade Day. So wax up your snow blades and rally to your favorite mountain to celebrate life and pay tribute to a legend.
Keep reading below to learn how you can enter into our Snowblade Day Sweepstakes where we’ll be giving away $10,000 in skis, boards, and cool stuff during our live-stream on March 26th. Proceeds benefit the Shane McConkey Foundation.
REGISTER FOR THE SNOWBLADE DAY SWEEPSTAKES AND LIVE-STREAM
The Shane McConkey Foundation will be giving away over $10,000 in epic gear.
Winning names are drawn randomly and announced during the live-stream event on March 26th, 2022. Purchase your ticket level below to automatically be entered in for a chance to win OR join the event for free to partaketh in the festivitus.
Don’t set a price tag on your future. This is your chance to finally start living your best life.
Note: Giveaway entries will be closed at 3pm PST on March 26th.
Thank you to all our sponsors who provided items for the giveaway:
Marker
Jones Snowboards
K2 Arcade
Moment Skis
GoPro
Flylow Gear
Palisades at Tahoe
YETI
Pit Viper
RMU
Chris Benchetler
Patagonia
Shane on the Eagle, Keoki Flagg
Tito's
Wildflour
Sierra Dental
Bistro 22
Kalifornia Jean Bar
Le Chamois
Mike Rogge
Pineapple
Boat Works Candy Store
Word After Word
Big truck hat
Coco Cabana
The Cass Clutch
NOCS
Palisades Yoga
Tipsy Elves
Sunnyside
Surefoot
Ski Beans
North Face
Darn Tough Vermont Socks
Palisades Yogo
Tahoe Wine Collectives
Jakes on the Lake
Mobile Tuning
Crush Grovin
Wyld Beading
Beach Blond Colorist
Kind Humans Movement
PERK FOR REGISTERING
EVERYONE who registers for the live-stream of International Snowblade Day will receive a coupon code for 20% off everything from Big Truck’s website: bigtruck.com
Everyone? Yes, everyone. You don’t even have to get off that couch of yours or mask up and sanitize. Just REGISTER above and you will automatically receive a coupon code for 20% EVERYTHING from Big Truck. Do I need to repeat myself a third time? Good.
Why is Big Truck doing this? 1. They’re releasing a LIMITED edition line of Shane McConkey hats that celebrate Shane’s lust for life and are donating 50% of the proceeds to the Shane McConkey Foundation. 2. Big Truck values and supports random acts of kindness and charitable giving that inspire others to make a difference in the world at large. 3. Because they’re rad (see points #1 & #2).
HOW DO I PARTICIPATE IN INTERNATIONAL SNOWBLADE DAY?
OPTION 1: Enter our Snowblade Day Sweepstakes for a Chance to Win Some Loot (registration above)
The Shane McConkey Foundation will be giving away over $10,000 in skis, snowboards, bindings, helmets, goggles, season passes, packs, poles, certificates, and much more from Jones Snowboards, K2, Oakley, Pit Viper, Arcade, and so many other rad companies during the International Snowblade Day live-stream on March 26, 2022 at 3pm PST.
Purchase an automatic entry into the giveaway by choosing a registration option above, then tune-in at 3pm on March 26th to see if you’re one of the lucky winners! Proceeds from the giveaway benefit The Shane McConkey Foundation, so even if you aren’t lucky enough to win, you’re still rad in our book.
NOTE: No purchase necessary to join the live-stream, so register for free above if you’d like to attend!
OPTION 2: Participate in our #SNOWBLADEDAY Photo Contest
Hashtag #SnowbladeDay in a photo on Instagram or Twitter throughout International Snowblade Month (March) shredding your snowblade OR upload your photo here. Photos must feature snowblades! All photos submitted will populate on The Shane McConkey Foundation website. Show your friends, call your mom, let the world know you’ve reached a level of awesomeness you only dreamed of. Make sure to tag @shanemcconkeyfoundation in your post so that we can share and connect!
All photo submissions will automatically be entered into win a special prize during our live-stream on International Snowblade Day (March 26th). Our panel of not-so-expert snowblade judges will evaluate and critique the photo submissions on technical aspects, style, creativity, and our very own proprietary yet highly subjective radness scale. Pro tip: you can submit one photo per day - so fire away!
Then, make sure to register for the live-stream above (it’s free) so you can tune-in to see if you’ve won OR increase your chances of winning some loot by buying a giveaway ticket below to enter the Snowblade Day Sweepstakes!
No snow blades? No problem. Drop by our friends at Olympic Valley Ski and Bike at they’ll hook you up. Address is:1602 Squaw Valley Road Olympic Valley, CA 96146
All proceeds benefit:
The Shane McConkey Foundation was founded in recognition of the worldwide community of skiers, adventurers and everyday people who share a passion for life. In Shane’s honor, we support epic causes that protect kids, wildlife and our planet.
Thanks to support from people like you, the Shane McConkey Foundation has donated more than $550,000 since its inception in 2011. Each year, we donate to causes that benefit environmental education and directly impact the Tahoe Truckee community. We are proud to share that this Foundation has always been driven by 100 percent volunteer efforts so that every dollar raised (after basic expenses) goes directly toward noteworthy causes.
International Snowblade Day Photo Contest Gallery
To enter, Hashtag #SnowbladeDay on Instagram or Twitter or upload your submission here.
The Annual Pain McShlonkey Classic
MARCH 26, 2022
Who will win the coveted Golden Saucer?
Dress up in your most outrageous ski duds and come out to Palisades Tahoe for a day full of belly laughs, camaraderie and philanthropy in celebration of legendary skier Shane McConkey.
NEW THIS YEAR! Your chance to race in the 2022 Pain McShlonkey Classic.
The first 60 crowdfunders to raise $100+ will be entered to race in the Hot Dog Downhill! PLUS the crowdfunder who raises the most donations will win a very special prize! Registration kicks off February 1, 2022.
And, as always, the public can join us to watch the Hot Dog Downhill antics, watch the hilarious Awards Ceremony in person or virtually, enter our Epic Giveaway, and more!
All proceeds benefit the Shane McConkey EcoChallenge.
Email events@wildboundlive.com with any questions.
Official sweepstakes rules here. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER.