The official athlete lineup for the eighth annual Kings & Queens of Corbet’s ski and snowboard invitational has been announced, with everything from returning champions to rookies set to compete.
The Kings and Queens of Corbet’s at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is set to go down in the country’s most iconic ski/snowboard venue in February, with a window scheduled for the 7th-14th. The exact day of the event will be determined by snow and weather conditions, but over 200 inches of snow has already been recorded at the summit and more is on the way. If conditions persist, this year’s competition could be epic.
The 2026 roster will feature veteran freestyle standouts like Alex Hackel and defending Queen Ana Eyssimont, in addition to rising talents like Kelly Hilleke and Wyatt Gentry. On the snowboard side, freeride icons Sarka Pancochova and Ulrik Badertscher will compete alongside first timers Ellie Weiler and Mason Lemery. For a look at the entire lineup, head here.
$50,000 in total prize money will once again be on the line at the 2026 Kings & Queens of Corbet’s, split across four competition categories judged by the athletes. Skiers and snowboarders will compete in separate men’s and women’s divisions, with podiums and prize money up for the grabs in each category. The first place finishers will walk away with $5,000, second place with $3,000, and third place with $2,000. Additionally the highest scoring male and female athletes overall (no matter whether they ski or snowboard) will receive a $5,000 bonus.
“Kings & Queens of Corbet’s has become a defining event for big-mountain skiing and snowboarding, and this year’s roster raises the bar once again. From returning champions to new competitors, these athletes represent the creativity, confidence, and skill that make Corbet’s one of the most compelling stages in skiing and snowboarding.” – Ned Wonson, Vice President of Marketing at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.
Kings & Queens can be witnessed by spectators from the base of Corbet’s Couloir. Those who can’t attend in person can watch a livestream of the event on jacksonhole.com, hosted by Andrew Whiteford, Veronica Paulsen, Randy Strand, and Jody Wachniak.
