Parkin Costain sends it huge last year, earning him the title of King of Corbets. He and 26 other athletes will be going head to head this week in Kings & Queens of Corbets. Photo: JHMR

JACKSON, Wyo. — Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) has announced that Kings & Queens of Corbet’s will run tomorrow, Thursday, February 18, 2021.

JHMR will host some of the world’s top freeride skiers and snowboarders, pitting runs head-to-head in the famed Corbet’s Couloir with competitors vying for the title of King or Queen of Corbet’s.

This year the event has been modified to limit the production and number of people involved, and viewing will be limited on-site in Tensleep Bowl. Everyone is encouraged to follow @jacksonhole on social media for event day coverage. JHMR wants to remind spectators; there is no beginner or intermediate terrain from the spectator venue down to the bottom of the mountain. All spectators will be asked to comply with all of JHMR’s COVID-19 protocols.

Photo: JHMR
Athletes draw to determine their order in the competition. Photo: JHMR
Photo: JHMR

Kings & Queens popularity will be met with a more scaled, manageable, and intimate experience with adherence to strict policies and procedures aligned with COVID-19 protocols. Viewers worldwide will be able to watch the competition for free and in its entirety on Red Bull TV beginning on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, at 1 p.m. MST.

Jacob Gore was born and raised in Cheyenne, the capital city of Wyoming. As a proud Wyomingite, he loves to share his home with visitors from around the world. Spending years in Jackson and Alaska as an interpretive nature guide, he remains a photographer, traveler, storyteller, and avid hobbyist of all-things outdoors. Jacob enjoys bridging the connection between Jackson and the rest of the state.