"The pressure and pride associated with being the first person of the season to send Eagle's Nest is real, with some people shooting for multiple years in a row. Professional skier Isaac Kaufman took the first run of the season on McConkey's for the second season in a row this year, making his way down the face with less-than-ideal snow conditions before sending a huge front flip."
"Palisades Tahoe legend Scott Gaffney commented about the difficulty of actually grabbing the title multiple years in a row these days, pointing out that with the talent pool out there, skiers are forced to send it with very little snow. Scott actually got the first run of the season on McConkey's 5 years in a row back in the early-mid 2000s, but he admits that it was much easier back then."
McConkey's (Eagle's Nest) at Palisades Tahoe commands a reputation surpassing other legendary runs such as Chimney, Corkscrew, and the Fingers. Being the first person of the season to send Eagle's Nest carries significant pressure and pride, prompting some skiers to pursue the honor across multiple years. Professional skier Isaac Kaufman earned the first run for the second consecutive season, navigating suboptimal snow before landing a large front flip. Palisades Tahoe veteran Scott Gaffney notes that securing the first run multiple years now is harder due to a deeper talent pool and minimal snow, contrasting his five-year streak in the early-mid 2000s.
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