ISSW 1984: October 24 - 27 Aspen, Colorado
1984 Proceedings (Papers now hosted on-line at Montana State University)
Chair: M. (Pete) Martinelli
335 participants; 35 papers; 6 countries
Although not listed as a Chair, Greg Mace was one of the driving forces bringing ISSW 1984 to Aspen.
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Speakers were encouraged to focus their presentations on practical or operational applications. Discussions following the papers succeeded in expanding the topics and introduced site-specific applications and considerations. Among the topics presented were avalanche frequency and occurrence, beacons and rescue, stability and forecasting, and the French Avalanche Education Program.
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12+ posters were presented. A large evening gathering was held at the Jerome Hotel to increase the opportunities for discussion. The field trip was to Aspen Highlands Ski Area.
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Andre Roch was the banquet speaker.