![Big Cornice - 2nd Yellowmule Buck Ridge Big Cornice - 2nd Yellowmule Buck Ridge](/sites/default/files/images/Cornice1.jpg)
Cornices present a few different problems. First - They can break back farther than you might expect. This problem needs to be considered when traveling along ridgelines. Second - slopes below cornices are often heavily wind loaded. Staying off of slopes below cornices is always a good idea. Photo GNFAC