The new Corbet’s Couloir livestream at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has provided an endless amount of fun, capturing a boatload of truly epic wipeouts into the world’s most iconic ski run. Of course while the webcam is a very special feature, there’s still something very appealing about a classic Corbet’s wipeout from the skier’s point of view.
This crash was captured by skier Clayton as he attempting the legendary trail. Based on his social media this was not his first time attempting Corbet’s, and it appears he’s even done it somewhat successfully in the past. Something went drastically wrong with this run though, and Clayton wound up sliding down the entire length of the couloir and beyond before coming to a stop.
Link To Video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVY2SfbkZs4
Looks like Clayton needs to practice his self arrests, because he easily could have stopped with his skis (avoiding a massive hike to access his gear) if he had put in the work. Of course with the new live camera we get access to both the POV view and the above view, though that one doesn’t quite capture the entire picture.
Remember, if you’re going to try Corbet’s, do it knowing how to self arrest in the event of a crash and with an understanding that a crash is very, very possible.
