Corbet's Couloir in June.
Corbet's Couloir in June.

Anyone who skis or snowboards consistently has at least heard of Corbet’s Couloir at Jackson Hole. The legendary run features a 20-foot drop and 50-degree pitch, making it one of the steepest ski slopes in North America at one of the wildest resorts in the United States.

It’s an impressively intimidating run during the winter, with many of those who attempt Corbet’s winding up on the ground after a wipeout. But in the summer when the resort is closed, Corbet’s Couloir looks like a whole different beast.

Looking at the cliff and rubble below, it’s hard to imagine it being skiable in the winter. Yet somehow someone looked at it and decided to drop in, leading to one of the most legendary ski runs in the world.

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Tim Konrad, founder of Unofficial Networks, is a passionate skier with over 20 years in the ski industry. Starting the blog in 2006 from Lake Tahoe with his brother John, he grew it into one of the world’s...