Snow cornice Snow cornice A snow cornice or simply cornice (from the Italian cornice meaning "ledge") is an overhanging edge of snow on a ridge or the crest of a mountain and along the sides of gullies. They form by wind blowing snow over sharp terrain breaks (e.g. the crest of the mountain) where it attaches and builds out horizontally. This build-up is most common on the steeper and leeward sides of mountains. Cornices are extremely dangerous and travelling above or below them should be avoided. When a cornice "collapses", it breaks in from the cornice to the top of the peak;
Snow Valley Mountain Resort more than three-quarters of a mile, approximately 4,636 feet up the mountain slope. Along the way, guests can view the Southern California mountains and Big Bear Lake. Snow Valley Mountain Resort doesn't end at the top of the lift system. A back mountain, known as Slide Peak, is open to skiers whenever enough natural snow has fallen on the resort. Snow Valley Website Snow Valley Mountain Resort Snow Valley Mountain Resort is a ski resort located in Running Springs, California, United States. It is the oldest continually operating ski resort in Southern California and is also one of four ski