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Alta Today
By the People, for the People
Kings and Queens of Corbet's 2026 Winners Announced
Tristen "Pants" Lilly and Piper Kunst take home the crowns in Jackson Hole's premier freeride event.
Published on Feb. 17, 2026
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The annual Kings and Queens of Corbet's competition in Jackson Hole, Wyoming took place this past weekend, with skiers and snowboarders hucking massive tricks into the infamous Corbet's Couloir. Tristen "Pants" Lilly and Piper Kunst, both skiers from Alta, Utah, were crowned the King and Queen after impressive runs featuring big air, technical tricks, and bold line choices.
Why it matters
The Kings and Queens of Corbet's is one of the most anticipated freeride events of the year, showcasing the world's best skiers and snowboarders sending it into the legendary Corbet's Couloir. The athlete-judged format rewards creativity, technicality, and pure grit, making it a unique and celebrated competition in the skiing and snowboarding community.
The details
After a dry January, the Tetons were blessed with fresh snow in the days leading up to the event, setting up perfect conditions for the competition. Skiers and snowboarders took turns dropping into the couloir, attempting to link big features and send massive airs off the final "money booter." Highlights included Kaz Sosnkowski's huge handdrag cork 3, Piper Kunst's massive backflip (only the second woman to land one in Corbet's), and Tristen Lilly's winning runs featuring front and backflips. The snowboarders also impressed with creative features like Mike Bogs' huge transfer air off the West Wall and Quinn Boutot's "man-ramp" entrance.
- The Kings and Queens of Corbet's competition took place this past weekend (February 14-16, 2026).
- The event is an annual freeride competition held in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
The players
Tristen "Pants" Lilly
A skier from Alta, Utah who was crowned King of Corbet's 2026 after impressive runs featuring front and backflips.
Piper Kunst
A skier from Alta, Utah who was crowned Queen of Corbet's 2026, becoming only the second woman to land a backflip into Corbet's Couloir.
Kaz Sosnkowski
A Tahoe-based skier who wowed the crowd with a huge handdrag cork 3 off the lip of Corbet's Couloir.
Veronica Paulsen
The first woman to land a backflip into Corbet's Couloir, paving the way for Piper Kunst's historic run.
Mike Bogs
A snowboarder who impressed with a huge transfer air off the West Wall of Corbet's Couloir.
What they’re saying
“I don't know why I was scared to hit the big lip, I had plenty of speed and would've landed that front flip clean.”
— Piper Kunst (Powder)
What’s next
The Kings and Queens of Corbet's competition will return to Jackson Hole next February for another edition of the premier freeride event.
The takeaway
The Kings and Queens of Corbet's showcases the incredible skill, creativity, and bravery of the world's top skiers and snowboarders, solidifying Jackson Hole's reputation as a mecca for big mountain riding and cementing the event's status as a must-watch fixture in the winter sports calendar.
