Gli argomenti di interesse sono la neve e le valanghe, con particolare attenzione alle applicazioni pratiche. Essi includono:

• Properties of snow
• Snow stability evaluation
• Variation of snowpack properties and stability
• Avalanche formation
• Avalanche forecasting
• Avalanche case studies
• Avalanche dynamics
• Avalanche protection
• Avalanche education
• Risk analysis and hazard mapping
• Avalanche rescue (including medical aspects)
• Impact of climate change on snow cover and avalanche activity
• Impact of climate change on winter tourism and mountain infrastructure
• Snow sports (mobility on snow)
• Construction in mountain permafrost terrain