Kings & Queens of Corbet’s 2026 Competitors Announced

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has announced the athlete lineup for the eighth annual Kings & Queens of Corbet’s ski and snowboard invitational, welcoming back returning champions alongside a deep roster of elite athletes ready to push the limits in the Resort’s iconic Corbet’s Couloir, one of skiing and snowboarding’s most awe-inspiring arenas.

The competition window is set for Feb. 7–14, with the event day determined based on snow and weather conditions. With over 200 inches of snow already recorded at the summit, it's currently looking goods for a standout competition. 

The 2026 roster brings together a dynamic blend of returning champions, Olympians, and elite freeride athletes, all recognized for driving progression in big-mountain terrain.

Veteran freestyle standouts such as Alex Hackel and defending Queen Ana Eyssimont return to the field, joined by rising talents including Kelly Hilleke and hometown favorite Wyatt Gentry.

On the snowboard side, the lineup features freeride icons Sarka Pancochova and Ulrik Badertscher alongside first-time competitors Ellie Weiler and Mason Lemery, each poised to showcase a compelling mix of power, style, and technical precision in the Couloir.

Returning for 2026, Kings & Queens of Corbet’s will once again award $50,000 in total prize money across four competition categories judged by athletes. Skiers and snowboarders will compete in separate men’s and women’s divisions, with podiums and prize money awarded in each category. First-place finishers in each division will take home $5,000, second place will receive $3,000, and third place will earn $2,000.

While awards are presented by discipline, the event will continue to crown just one King and one Queen of Corbet’s. The highest-scoring male and female athlete overall, regardless of discipline, will each earn a $5,000 bonus and the prestigious titles.

Since its debut in 2018, Kings & Queens of Corbet’s has featured equal prize money in an athlete-judged format, with competitors consistently introducing new tricks and innovative lines throughout the run, such as double backflips, switch spins and cork nines.

Spectators can experience the adrenaline of Kings & Queens from the base of Corbet’s Couloir, watching elite athletes attempt world-class tricks and event-firsts. Throughout the week, fans can experience the energy of Kings & Queens with daily après at Tram Dock, film highlights, and athlete poster signings. The event culminates in the public crowning of the King and Queen of Corbet’s during the awards celebration on Saturday night.

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort also announced that it will livestream the event on jacksonhole.com, hosted by local legends Andrew Whiteford, Veronica Paulsen, and Randy Strand, along with Canadian professional snowboarder and podcaster Jody Wachniak. The livestream will also feature live drop-ins from current and former competitors and athletes from Jackson Hole’s mountain partners.