JACKSON, Wyo. — Year three of Kings & Queens of Corbet’s, one of the gnarliest freestyle competitions out there, is underway.

Temperatures were well below freezing this morning, but enthusiasm kept competitors and spectators in high spirits. All 24 athletes are now done with their first run.

Veronica Paulsen became the first woman to land a backflip in Corbet’s. Jake Hopfinger threw a double and Parkin Costain followed suit. All in all, nobody held back in their first run.

Two-time queen, Caite Zeliff in 2020. Photo: Buckrail // Nick Sulzer
Last year’s second-place winner Hana Beaman is back to defend her spot. Photo: Buckrail // Nick Sulzer
Photo: Buckrail // Nick Sulzer
Photo: Buckrail // Nick Sulzer
Photo: Buckrail // Nick Sulzer

Tune into the second round via the livestream:

WATCH: Kings & Queens of Corbet’s Live stream

Nick joined as the official Buckrail photographer in 2018. He graduated from The University of Wisconsin Stout with a degree in Cross-Media Graphics Management and a minor in Photography and Video. Nick is currently a photographer for Buckrail News and a Digital Marketer for TMBR Creative Agency. On any given day you can find Nick photographing wildlife in Grand Teton National Park or snowboarding on Teton Pass.