From the Western Snow and Ice website:
As the largest conference from American Public Works Association’s 62 chapters across North America, it serves as an opportunity for professional growth and underscores the conference mission of advancing the development of Operators, Supervisors, and Managers involved in snow operations. You’ll see this reflected throughout the workshops, break-outs, and speaker topics.
In choosing the theme of this year’s conference: “Snow Troopers: The Coolest People We Know,” the conference committee recognizes the great skill, fortitude, preparation, and patience all dedicated snowfighters show with every shift they work to do what it takes to get the job done effectively. Our goal is to enhance your knowledge of techniques, methods, and equipment so you can continue your great work and professionalism.