1998 CSM Workshop Logistical Information
Date: 22-24 June 1998
Location: Breckenridge, Colorado
Registration: Monday, 22 June 1998, 8:00 a.m.
(includes Continental Breakfast)
Agenda: View CSM Workshop
Agenda
Breckenridge, Colorado
Breckenridge is a quaint, Victorian town in the Colorado
mountains that has become an extremely popular ski resort destination.
Founded as a mining camp in 1859, Breckenridge sits at 9600 feet at
the base of the Continental Divide and along the Blue River. The
weather in June could be around 70 degrees, but temperatures in the
evening are cool and often call for a sweater or jacket. There may
also be occasional brief showers in the afternoons.
Registration
The workshop is open, but space is limited. Therefore, scientists
interested in attending the workshop must send in the registration form.
Registration forms can also be mailed or faxed if necessary. All
participants MUST register, although registration may not guarantee
attendance depending on availability of space. Limited travel funds
may be available, and the registration form should indicate details of
financial requirements for support.
Lodging (Please make reservations EARLY!)
We have secured a group rate at The Village at Breckenridge
Resort for the workshop. (Pleaste Note: This is a different
location from that of last year's workshop.) We have reserved a block
of rooms that include:
Hotel Room $78.00 (limited number available)
Studio $88.00
One Bedroom Suite $118.00
Two Bedroom Suite $138.00
Chateaux 2 Bedroom $158.00
Chateaux 3 Bedroom $218.00
You can actually see floor plans of all these rooms by looking at
The Village Web site:
http://www.brecknet.com/village/lodging.html. The tax is currently
10.9%. These rates will be honored before and after the
conclusion of the CSM Workshop, based on availability.
To make reservations, call 1-800-800-STAY(7829) and be sure to
mention that you
are staying at The Village for the CSM Workshop to get the
group rate. Please make
your reservation EARLY or at least by May 21, 1998, as the block will be
released after that
date. A credit card will be requested to guarantee your room, but no
charges will be billed until check-out. The Village will also accept
a personal check or money order as a deposit. Deposits are refundable
if notice of cancellation is received by The Village at least 72 hours
prior to arrival. Check-in time is 4:00 p.m.; check-out time is 10:00
a.m.
Continental Breakfasts and Receptions
Continental breakfasts, including bagels, muffins, pastries, coffee,
tea, and juice, will be available each morning at 8:00 a.m. outside
the meeting room.
There will be a reception on Monday and Tuesday evenings following the
meeting at The Village. Lunch and dinner are on your own.
Transportation (Please make reservations EARLY!)
There are two major airports that you can fly into to get to
Breckenridge: Denver International Airport and Colorado Springs
Airport. Both airports have shuttle service to and from The Village
in Breckenridge, so renting a car will not be necessary, and there is
a free shuttle service within Breckenridge once you are there. The
details of flying into both airports are outlined below.
1. Denver International Airport (DIA)
DIA is about 110 miles from Breckenridge on I-70 or about a 2 hour drive.
Shuttle Service:
Resort Express @ 1-800-334-7433. Reservations are required
at least 48 hours in advance. You will need to provide your
arrival and departure information and a credit card number.
Frequency: Every 90 minutes beginning at 9:30 a.m. and ending at 9:30
p.m. from DIA to Breckenridge. From The Village to DIA, the schedule
is every 90 minutes beginning at 5:30 a.m. and ending at 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $35 one way/$70 round trip negotiated especially for workshop
participants. Make sure to mention you are part of the CSM Workshop for this rate.
By car from DIA
Take I-70 west from Denver to Exit #203 (just past Frisco). Then go south on Colorado Highway #9 to Breckenridge.
2. Colorado Springs Airport
The airport is 125 miles from Breckenridge, or about a 2.5 hour drive from Colorado Springs.
Shuttle Service:
Timberline Express @ 1-800-288-1375. Reservations are required
at least 48 hours in advance. You will need to provide your
arrival and departure information and a credit card number.
Frequency: Three departures daily from Colorado Springs Airport @
11:00 a.m., 3:30 p.m., and 9:00 p.m.; from The Village at Breckenridge daily @ 6:00
a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 4:30 p.m. Cost: $40 one way/$78 round trip.
By car from Colorado Springs
Take Hwy 24 west through Woodland Park until it intersects Route #9. Then follow Route #9 north, across Hoosier Pass, into Breckenridge.
Maps to
Breckenridge and to The Village Resort once in Breckenridge are shown here.
Recreation, Restaurants, and Shopping
Breckenridge is packed with shops and restaurants, too many to list
here. The Village Resort has several restaurants on site as well.
Breckenridge is a major tourist destination all 12 months of the year. If you plan to come early or stay longer and would like to take advantage of some of the great activities offered in the area, it would be well worth the effort to get a vacation guide from the Breckenridge Resort Chamber at 1-800-221-1091.
Contact:
For more information, email: paulad@ucar.edu
