"The week kicked off Saturday evening with athlete registration and the bib draw for the Kings and Queens of Corbet's. Competitors gathered to share nerves and excitement, then randomly selected their starting positions-an early reminder that anything can happen when Corbet's Couloir is involved. The following days were dedicated to athlete introductions to the couloir and practice on the lower portion of the course, where the JHMR crew impeccably sculpted the final jump for maximum airtime and fan viewing."
"It felt as though everyone on the mountain was talking about Kings and Queens. Skiers swapped photos and stories on buses and in restaurants. Even a particularly chatty six-year-old snowboarder on the Bridger Gondola eagerly explained the event to anyone who would listen. When asked if she planned to drop Corbet's herself, she replied matter-of-factly that she needed to be "a little bit bigger first.""
"As if that weren't enough, Sunday brought thrilling news from abroad: Jackson, Wyoming, native Breezy Johnson won Olympic gold in the Women's Downhill. Lifties across the resort posted congratulatory signs at loading stations, celebrating the United States' first gold medal of the Games. The momentum continued on Tuesday when Johnson won the downhill portion of the Women's Combined event. I was having lunch at the Tram Dock when the news broke, and the entire restaurant erupted in cheers."
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort hosted a high-energy week centered on the Kings and Queens of Corbet's event. Athletes registered, drew bibs, and practiced the lower portion of the course while receiving introductions to Corbet's Couloir. The JHMR crew sculpted a final jump designed for maximum airtime and spectator viewing. Teton Village provided sponsor booths, daily happy hours, and scheduled viewing parties that created a lively, mountain-wide atmosphere. Participants and guests shared photos and stories around the resort. Breezy Johnson won Olympic gold in the Women's Downhill and later the downhill portion of the Women's Combined, prompting resort-wide celebrations.
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