Feb 17 2025 76 mins 29
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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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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