Eagles Nest renamed McConkey’s
Eagle’s Nest renamed “McConkey’s”
In honor of fallen legend Shane McConkey, Squaw Valley has renamed the Eagles Nest, an infamous run on atop KT-22, “McConkey’s.” The dedication ceremony took place on Saturday October 3, 2009 during which about 100 friends made the hike to the top of KT.
The group then assembled on the narrow peak where Sherry and Scott Gaffney poured a box of Shane’s ashes into the wind. The crowd cheered. On top of the line a memorial eagle was built by Hansi Standteiner. The eagle pays homage to McConkey’s love of flight and his love of skiing rowdy lines.
“McConkey’s” has long been considered one of the classic lines at Squaw. It’s one of the gnarliest lines you can ski in bounds in the country and it is now named after one of the greatest pioneers the sport has ever known.
Thank you, Shane.
