When it comes to iconic balls to the wall inbounds ski runs, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s famed Corbet’s Couloir reigns supreme. Skiers and snowboarders have stood atop Corbet’s and experienced an epic gut check about their abilities. Some are calm under pressure and handle it well and then there are these folks:
About Corbet’s Couloir:
While Jackson Hole is known for offering terrain for skiers/snowboarders of all ability levels, no discussion of the terrain at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is complete without talking about the legendary Corbet’s Couloir. The Aerial Tram cruises right by Corbet’s on its way to the top, offering skiers/riders a glimpse of the famed run:
No ski resort in North America has a chute so legendary as Corbet’s Couloir in Wyoming—a crucible where skiers go to prove their mettle (or more often, to retreat in fear). The run is named for Barry Corbet, a mountaineer who in 1960 spotted a narrow crease of snow shaped like an upside-down funnel, high up on the mountain now known as Jackson Hole. Said he: “Someday someone will ski that.” –CHRISTOPHER STEINER
For reference, here is how some of the best skiers in the world drop into Corbet’s:
