Corbet’s Couloir is easily one of the most famous ski runs in the world, known for its 20-foot drop, 50-degree pitch, and easy accessibility from the top of the Jackson Hole Aerial Tram. If you’re a skier or snowboarder, you’ve probably seen videos of someone shredding the run or of someone wiping out hard while giving it a shot. There’s a good chance you haven’t seen what it looks like in the summer though.
This summer marked the first time regular visitors to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort could explore Corbet’s Couloir during the summer months, thanks to a new guided Via Ferrata that makes its way through the iconic feature. If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to climb around the couloir when there’s no snow, look no further than this experience.
Corbet’s Couloir Via Ferrata Closes October 4
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s Via Ferrata season is nearing its end, with the guided Corbet’s Couloir routes scheduled to close for the season on October 4th.
The Corbet’s Via Ferrata offers a summer adventure on terrain surrounding the legendary ski run, taking climbers on a strenuous ascent from Tensleep Bowl to the summit of Rendezvous Mountain. The route climbs more than 4,000 vertical feet above the valley floor and includes three routes known as Tectonic Traverse, Exposure Therapy, and Commitment Issues.
The experience also features two suspension bridges, the Iron Journey and Epiphany bridges. Climbers remain secured to continuous cables using specialized Via Ferrata lanyards while navigating metal rungs, ladders, bridges, and steep mountain terrain.
Access requires a ride on the Bridger Gondola and Aerial Tram, followed by a hike and scramble into Corbet’s Couloir. Guests must complete a required warm-up on the Casper Buttress routes before attempting the Corbet’s terrain, with final access determined by the guide.
The Corbet’s Via Ferrata is available to guests 12 and older who weigh more than 88 pounds.