Cornice in Black & White

We skied up under this twisty snow cornice last week while back-

country skiing in Washington's North Cascades. These are formed by

wind driving snow from over the ridge (as you can see in the picture)

and can be dangerous as avalanche triggers, but this one was very

solid and stable.

Kind of an amazing mound with curving features and indentations that seem almost purposeful as if some sort of figure will finally emerge.