There’s a difference between a little pole whacking at the top of a resort line on a powder day and doing serious cornice mitigation before dropping into a backcountry run.  The latter can be can have serious consequences if you don’t take proper precautions.

Just watch the below video from Vallée de l’Ubaye, France and recognize what would have happened if dude wasn’t wearing a harness. Gnar.

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....