About this episode
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. RELATED LINKS Alex’s Kings & Queen’s Run Alex’s YouTube Channel 1000 Skis Blister Rec. Shop: Spokane Alpine Haus BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered: Blister Summit 2025 Join Us! 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) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.