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
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Approach the cornice at an angle. If it appears to be overhanging quite a bit, stay clear of the cornice.
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Check to see that the landing is decent and absent of rocks, stumps or trees.
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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.
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Drop off the cornice at an angle.
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Keep a tucked position if you become airborn.
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Try to keep your ski on the snow surface.
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Exten your legs to meet the bottom of the drop.
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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.
