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The ninth edition of Kings and Queens of Corbet's is a go for February 7 - 14, live from Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. The weather window is live, though the comp day has not yet been confirmed. After nearly a decade, the invitational has grown into a freeski staple, with riders from around the globe looking to stake their claim in one of the most legendary in-bounds runs ever.
The Tetons have fared better than most in the American West when it comes to snow totals this winter, and the pow has been piling up all week long in Jackson. This has allowed operations to secure the couloir with multiple options available for athletes, from the center Nose to the West Wall. The JHMR Park and Pipe crew has also built out a stellar array of kickers, lower down on the course.
This year, the athlete lineup is a fiery mix of familiar and fresh faces. Returning competitors include Jackson's own Wyatt Gentry and the flying Frenchman Lalo Rambaud, as well as Ana Eyssimont, Tristen Lilly, Alex Hackel and 2022 Queen of Corbet's Piper Kunst. These skiers will face stiff competition from new adversaries, with Kaz Sosnkowski, Kelly Hilleke, Valerie Festavan and others heading to the top of Corbet's for the first time.
They'll all be looking to secure their share of the $50,000 prize purse and, obviously, immense bragging rights. Part of what makes Kings and Queens so unique is that it's an athlete-judged event, with a fan vote incorporated after the event. Riders will vote on who threw down the hardest, while you'll be able to decide the People's Choice once all is said and done.
Below you'll find the official ordered start list, as decided at random on Saturday, February 7, as well as prize information and how to WATCH right from home.
Stay tuned to FREESKIER's Instagram as we bring you live action from Jackson Hole.
2026 ATHLETES - In Running Order
Sarka Pancochova
Madison Blackley
Kaz Sosnkowski
Pat Fava
Piper Kunst
Wyatt Gentry
Elijah Singer
Wynter McBride
Lalo Rambaud
Quinn Boutot
Nate Bromley
Windham Miller
Erika Vikander
Tristen Lilly
Kelly Hilleke
Ana Eyssimont
Alex Hackel
Jack MacDougall
Yuki Kadono
Valerie Festavan
Isaac Kaufman
Ellie Weiler
Kendall Goodman
Mike Bogs
PRIZE PURSE
CATEGORIES
Men’s Ski
Men’s Snowboard
Women’s Ski
Women’s Snowboard
Still only 1 King & 1 Queen.
PRIZE MONEY PER CATEGORY
1st Place – $5,000
2nd Place – $3,000
3rd Place – $2,000
+ $5,000 to the highest scoring Male and Female
How To Watch
When: February 7 - 14, 2026 (Comp Day TBD)
Where: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
How: Get yourself to the front row to catch all the action in Tensleep Bowl. From the top of the Sublette Chair, skiers left for the audience corral or via East Ridge Traverse from the Aerial Tram. There is no spectator access from the top of Corbet’s.
But if you can't make it to the Tetons, tune in right from your livingroom by watching the livestream, available on YouTube or Jackson Hole’s Website.

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