Today we’re talking about all things ‘Kings & Queens of Corbet’s’ with Alex Hackel, who has podiumed both times he’s competed in the event. Alex Hackel just took 2nd place at Kings & Queens, he’s also 2-times X-games medalist, he’s the co-founder of 1000skis, and he’s a terrific filmmaker. Jonathan sat down with Alex in Jackson Hole after the comp to talk about all of this and a whole lot more.

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Alex’s Kings & Queen’s Run

Alex’s YouTube Channel

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Big Blister Summit Updates (1:43)

Spokane Alpine Haus (2:28)

How ‘Kings & Queens’ Works (3:32)

How Inspections Works (8:05)

Alex’s Breakdown of His Run (11:43)

Dropping In (13:34)

Feelings Upon Finishing (25:03)

Athlete Conversations, Athlete Judging, & Scoring (27:23)

Comps vs Filming (32:34)

Evolution of the Pro Skier (36:47)

Co-Founding 1000 Skis (42:12)

Pick One: Flex Pattern or Mount Point? (43:13)

Favorite X Games Tricks this Year? (45:51)

Is the Talent Level Peaking in Freeskiing? (46:46)

Where Is the Most Progression Currently? (49:16)

What Are Your Off-Mountain Interests? (51:37)

Film Talk (58:12)

Why Did You Become a BLISTER+ Member? (1:05:02)

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