How to Drop Off a Cornice in Skiing

Cornices have a tendency to crumble and fall so only venture on to them with utmost caution. Many times skiing you'll have no choice but drop off a cornice in order to enter a run.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Approach the cornice at an angle. If it appears to be overhanging quite a bit, stay clear of the cornice.

2. Check to see that the landing is decent and absent of rocks, stumps or trees.

3. Determine if the landing is steep enough for the size of cornice you're planning to hit. The taller the cornice, th steeper landing you'll want.

4. Drop off the cornice at an angle.

5. Keep a tucked position if you become airborn.

6. Try to keep your ski on the snow surface.

7. Exten your legs to meet the bottom of the drop.

Tips & Warnings

• If avalanche debris or any type of fracture line appears visible, do not step on to the cornice.
• Practice on small cornices and gradually work up to bigger ones.

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