{"id":162705,"date":"2026-03-13T19:26:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T19:26:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/162705\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T19:26:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T19:26:39","slug":"a-look-at-all-the-gear-the-winners-of-the-kings-and-queens-of-corbets-were-using","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/162705\/","title":{"rendered":"A Look at All the Gear the Winners of the Kings and Queens of Corbet’s Were Using"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Jake Hopfinger, head over heels.\u00a0 \u00a0Photo: Red Bull<\/p>\n

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The 2026 Kings & Queens of Corbet\u2019s is long in the books now. While the dust has settled in Jackson Hole\u2019s most famous couloir,<\/a> talk of gear and what the winners wore is still an interesting subject. We caught up with the winners, skiers and snowboarders alike, for the lowdown on the setups that helped them survive the drop and stomp their way to the crown.<\/p>\n

Dropping into Corbet\u2019s isn\u2019t just about the send; it\u2019s a gear test in real time. When you\u2019re staring down a 20-foot vertical entry into a 50-degree pitch, your setup has to survive massive, high-consequence impacts to keep the quest for the crown alive. As a lifelong gear tester and snowboarder, I wanted to know: what are the world\u2019s best freeriders actually riding when they slide to the edge of the most notorious couloir?<\/p>\n

This year, Salt Lake City-based power couple Tristen Lilly<\/a> and Piper Kunst<\/a> dominated the field to sweep the throne together. Piper<\/a> made history of her own, becoming the second woman ever to stomp a backflip into the couloir during the event. For their efforts, they walked away with not only the win but legendary custom-made leather chaps and lifelong bragging rights.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

We sat down with the full podium to get the scoop on the kits that carried them to the top. From high-performance hard goods and specific DIN settings to the personal flair that keeps them dialed, here is the official Kit Check of Kings & Queens 2026.<\/p>\n

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Tristen Lilly, on his way to the win.\u00a0 Photo: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s Ski King: Tristen Lilly (1st Place)<\/p>\n

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Piper Kunst, inverted.\u00a0 Photo: JHMR<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Skiing: Piper Kunst (1st Place)<\/p>\n

Age: 25
\nHome Mountain: Alta Ski Area
\nSponsors: Arc\u2019Teryx, Blizzard, Tecnica, Sweet Protection, Zipfit, Grasssticks, BUFF, CAST
\nSkis: Blizzard Canvas 108 (180cm)<\/a>
\nBindings: Purple CAST Pivot 15<\/a>
\nBoots: Tecnica Mach 1<\/a>
\nOuterwear: Arc\u2019teryx Sentinel Jacket<\/a> & Incendia Pants<\/a> (Forage)
\nHelmet\/Goggles: Sweet Protection Adapter<\/a> \/ Sweet Protection Durden<\/a>
\nAccessories: Custom red BUFF with art by Piper, Apple Headphones, Lip Balm, Sunscreen, Mouthguard.
\nLast Words: \u201cGlitter goes a long way.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Valerie Festavan, who ended in second.\u00a0 \u00a0Photo: Jasper Gibson<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Ski: Valerie Festavan (2nd Place)<\/p>\n

Home Mountain: Snowbird \/ Alta
\nYears Competing: One (Green bean fresh on the scene)
\nSponsors: DB
\nSkis: Line Bacon 108<\/a> (\u201cPretty clapped-out, I could maybe use a new ski\u2026 wink wink ;).\u201d)
\nBoots: Men\u2019s Lange Shadow 120<\/a>
\nOuterwear\/Goggles: 686<\/a>\u00a0
\nAccessories: Wired headphones, Arva Avy Bag, DB rollerbag<\/a>
\nFlair: Scarf, fingerless gloves, and sunnies are all-time once the boots come off.
\nWinning Tweak: \u201cA crank to my dins a bit after run one. Look good, ride good baybeee!\u201d<\/p>\n

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Wynter McBride, mid rip.\u00a0 \u00a0Photo: JHMR<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Ski: Wynter McBride (3rd Place)<\/p>\n

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Ellie Weiler, mid entry.\u00a0 \u00a0 Photo: JHMR<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Snowboard: Ellie Weiler (1st Place) <\/p>\n

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Madison Blackley, pre huck.<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Snowboard: Madison Blackley (2nd Place)<\/p>\n

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Sarka Pancochova, scoping.\u00a0 Photo: JHMR<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Snowboard: Sarka Pancochova (3rd Place)<\/p>\n

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Jack MacDougall with the lovely entry.\u00a0 \u00a0Photo: JHMR<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s Snowboard: Jack MacDougall (1st Place)<\/p>\n

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All eyes on Yuki.\u00a0 Photo: JHMR<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s Snowboard: Yuki Kadono (2nd Place)<\/p>\n

Age: 29
\nHome Mountain: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
\nSponsors: Signal, Oakley, Union, 32, IKON, JHMR, Woolf Merino, Fourpine Collective, Avalon7, Bluebird, Crab Grab
\nSnowboard: Signal Yuki Pro 158<\/a>
\nBindings: Union Atlas Pro<\/a> (Yuki\u2019s Pro tip: swapped toe straps)
\nBoots: ThirtyTwo Focus<\/a> (Austin Sweetin model)
\nOuterwear\/Helmet: Oakley \/ Oakley MOD1 Pro<\/a>
\nFlair: \u201cMini Blue Dino that my girlfriend gave me, haha.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Mr. Bromley, pre-contest<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s Snowboard: Nate Bromley (3rd Place)<\/p>\n