Kings & Queens: Mind-Blowing Moments
Kings & Queens of Corbet's. The name alone conjures daydreams of jaw-dropping tricks and adrenaline-pumping action. Ahead of the legendary competition's sixth year, we're diving into the most infamous moments according to past competitors. From Trevor Kennison's sit-ski air to Veronica Paulsen's massive backflip and Hans Mindnich's world-famous wallride; lock in, press play, and enjoy!
Kings & Queens of Corbet's 2023 will take place Feb. 4-11. We have a ton of live music and events throughout the week designed to keep the stoke rolling along. Click here for full details on everything Kings & Queens!
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Kings & Queens of Corbet's 2023
Kings & Queens of Corbet's is back in less than a month! The sixth year of this world-reknowned competition will take place Feb. 4-11. This year, Kings & Queens of Corbet’s will play out amid some of JHMR’s best snow conditions in decades, with over 260" of snowfall so far this season. Kings & Queens is part of a full slate of Royal Week events, including athlete appearances, autograph signings, daily après and lively parties!
Behind The Scenes of Kings & Queens
Five years of awe-inspiring, jaw-dropping, rowdy freeriding in Corbet's Couloir. Dive into a behind-the-scenes look at this legendary competition produced by Red Bull Media House and the team at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.
The Crow's Nest: Jackson Hole Tram
"It's only visible if you know it's there," says Head Tram Mechanic Mike Vase. Know what is up there? The "crow's nest", a hidden seat situated on the very top of the tram car.
Mountain Characteristics
· Terrain: 2,500 acres of in-bounds terrain on two mountains, Après Vous and Rendezvous
· Vertical drop: 4,139 feet
· Base elevation: 6,311 feet/1924 meters
· Summit elevation: 10,450 feet/3185 meters
· Uphill capacity: 17,833 skiers per hour
· Backcountry terrain: open backcountry gate system accesses more than 3000+ acres
Runs
· Quantity: 131 named trails on the map
· Difficulty: 50% expert, 40% intermediate and 10% beginner
Lifts
· One 100-passenger Aerial Tram
· Two eight-passenger gondolas
· Five high-speed quad chairs
· Four fixed-grip quad chairlifts
· One double chairlift
· Two covered-surface carpet lifts
· One handle tow machine