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