Kings & Queens of Corbet's 2026: Everything You Need To Know

Originally posted on Powder | By Matt Lorelli | Last updated Feb 6, 2026 12:37 PM ET

It's February, and you know what that means: the return of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort's annual Kings & Queens of Corbet's freeride competition!

We've cut through the noise and compiled everything you need to know before the event gets underway next week. Use the Table of Contents bar below to jump between sections.

Happy Kings & Queens, friends. It's one of my favorite times of the year.

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When Is Kings & Queens of Corbet's 2026?

Like many freeride skiing and snowboarding competitions, Kings & Queens announces a week-long weather window, with the best day for the competition determined by conditions.

This year, the official weather window is February 7-14, 2026. POWDER will update this section once the competition date is confirmed. Stay tuned.

Who Is Competing at Kings & Queens of Corbet's 2026?

Men's Ski

Dani Bacher
Wyatt Gentry
Kelly Hilleke
Lalo Rambaud
Alex Hackel
Kendall Goddman
Kaz Sosnowski
Tristen Lilly

Women's Ski

Piper Kunst
Valerie Festavan
Wynter McBride
Ana Essyimont (reigning Queen of Corbet's)

Men's Snowboard

Yuki Kadono
Jack MacDougal
Nate Bromley
Miles Fallon
Windham Miller
Quinn Boutot
Elijah Singer

Women's Snowboard

Sarka Pancochova
Erika Vikander
Madison Blackley
Ellie Weiler

How To Watch Kings & Queens of Corbet's 2026

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort will livestream Kings & Queens of Corbet's 2026 on its website and YouTube channel. POWDER will update the date and time of the competition after JHMR announces it.

Fans at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort are welcome to watch Kings & Queens of Corbet's from the free Tensleep Bowl viewing area. NOTE:There is no beginner or intermediate terrain from the spectator venue down to the bottom of the mountain.

Kings & Queens of Corbet's 2026 Schedule

Saturday, February 7

Athlete Bib Draw at Tram Dock, 6:30-9pm. Kings & Queens runs in bib-number order, so don’t miss the moment when athletes learn their drop order! NOTE: This is a closed event.