Corbet’s Couloir at Jackson Hole has been eating up skiers and snowboarders for decades, with its intense 20-foot drop and 50-degree pitch filling highlight reals and fail clips for as long as I can remember. While we don’t have many videos from the earliest years of people skiing Corbet’s (Lonnie Ball became the first to send it in 1967), we do still have a few examples on camera of what it looked like pre-2000.
This clip is easily one of the earliest Corbet’s Couloir fails we’ve seen captured on camera, filmed back in 1997. If you have anything from earlier (specifically fails), we’d love to see it.
About Corbet’s Couloir:
Jackson Hole offers diverse terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all levels, but no discussion of this iconic destination would be complete without mentioning Corbet’s Couloir. With a 20-foot drop and 50-degree pitch, it’s one of the steepest ski slopes in North America. Known as one of the craziest ski resorts, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort brings skiers from around the world to test their limits on this legendary terrain. The Aerial Tram cruises right by Corbet’s on its way to the top, offering skiers/riders a glimpse of the famed couloir. And if you’re hungry for waffles, check out the famous Corbet’s Cabin.
Access via the Aerial Tram
Accessing Corbet’s Couloir requires a ride on the Aerial Tram, which transports skiers up 4,139 vertical feet in under 10 minutes. Along the way, you’ll catch a glimpse of the stunning Jackson Hole terrain park and take in 360-degree views of the Tetons and the Jackson Hole valley. After skiing Corbet’s, head to Corbet’s Cabin at 10,450 feet to celebrate with gourmet waffles.
