Study Concludes Words of Affirmation Ineffective at Reducing Avalanche Risk

Avalanche researchers and new-age wellness influencers mingle in similar circles at times, but usually not in the pursuit of science. A new study recently published in Powder details the findings of budding snow scientist Blake Turnbach. The study attempted to find if there is any effect of speaking “Words of Affirmation” to a Rocky Mountain snowpack to increase bonding between snowpack layers.