Rocky Mountain Traumatological Society 67th Annual Meeting

Aspen orthopedist Bob Oden and internist Charles Houston established the Society in 1959 at the renowned Red Onion bar, which has maintained its status as Aspen’s oldest bar.

Speculation surrounds the origin of the Society’s name, with some believing it symbolizes a rare and precious discovery, while others suggest a reference to a sophisticated establishment.

The Society currently refrains from endorsing any particular interpretation of its name.