TRAVEL AND LOGISTICS

 

Transportation from Denver International Airport (DIA) to Boulder

ALL participants must make their own arrangements for transportation from the airport to the hotel and return. Super Shuttle service (http://www.supershuttle.com/en/Boulder.html) will deliver participants directly to hotels and is recommended for most travelers. Reservations can be made, but are not required from DIA to Boulder. One-way or Round-trip tickets can be purchased at the airport. Reservations are required for the return trip from Boulder to DIA and can be made online or by telephone. You hotel may assist with these arrangements.  Please make return trip reservations at least 24 hours in advance.  Driving directions and additional options for transport to Boulder are detailed on the NCAR transportation page.

Meeting Sites

Wednesday 2 November:  NCAR Foothills Laboratory Building 2, 3450 Mitchell Lane

Wednesday evening reception: Boulder Marriott Hotel, 2660 Canyon Boulevard

Thursday and Friday, 3-4 November: NCAR Mesa Laboratory, 1800 Table Mesa Drive

Click for a detailed map with locations of hotels and NCAR building sites.

Driving directions are available at https://www2.ucar.edu/campus/foothills-laboratory-0-1-2-3 and https://www2.ucar.edu/campus/mesa-laboratory

Transportation between hotels and the meeting site

Bus transportation will be provided from the following hotels to the meeting site:

Best Western Golden Buff

Residence Inn Boulder

Marriott Courtyard Boulder

Taxicab service is available from other hotels in Boulder. Consult with your hotel if you want help calling a cab.

Transport schedule

Wednesday, 2 November

07:45  Busses will pick up participants from hotels for transport to NCAR Foothills Laboratory, Building 2

18:15  Busses will transport participants from the meeting site directly to the reception at the Boulder Marriott

20:00  Busses will return participants to the Residence Inn and the Marriott Courtyard Hotel. The reception site is a short walk from the Best Western Golden Buff

Thursday, 3 November

07:45  Busses will pick up participants from hotels for transport to NCAR Mesa Laboratory

20:30  Busses will return participants to the hotels after reception at the NCAR Mesa Laboratory

Friday, 4 November

07:45  Busses will pick up participants from hotels for transport to NCAR Mesa Laboratory

13:30  Busses will return participants to the hotels

Weather

WEATHER UPDATE: The current forecast calls for colder temperatures and possible rain or snow on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning, 1-2 November. Please see www.weather.gov for more information.

 

Unfortunately we are unable to provide travel support to meeting participants.  However, a limited number of hotel rooms have been reserved at a special meeting rate at the hotels listed below.  Participants should contact these hotels, or others in the Boulder area, directly to make reservations.

* Please make sure you have confirmation from the meeting organizers that your request to participate has been accepted before making travel plans. 

Transportation to/from DIA and around Boulder

ALL participants must make their own arrangements for transportation from the airport to the hotel and return. Super Shuttle service (http://www.supershuttle.com/en/Boulder.html) will deliver participants directly to hotels and is recommended for most travelers.  Please see the page link above for more information on ground transportation from the airport and in Boulder.

Maps and Directions

Map of NCAR Building Locations

Hotel Information

(there will be a 12.4% state & local tax per night added to all hotels)

Courtyard Marriott 

 4710 Pearl E Circle
Boulder, CO 80301
 
303 440-4700
45 rooms @ $139/nt + tax
(check-out Nov. 4) 

*Must guarantee room by credit card by October 20 to get special rate.  

Residence Inn Boulder 

3030 Center Green Dr
Boulder, CO  80301
303 449-5545
25 Studio rooms @ $139/nt + tax

*Must guarantee room by credit card by October 20 to get special rate.  

Best Western Golden Buff Lodge 

1725 28th St
Boulder, CO  80301
303 442-7450 or 1-800-999-2833
15 rooms @ $64/nt + tax

*Must guarantee room by credit card by October 20 to get special rate.  

Holiday Inn Express Boulder
4777 North Broadway
Boulder, CO 80304
303 442-6600
 

La Quinta Louisville
902 West Dillon Road
Louisville, CO 80027
303 664-0100
 

Townplace Suites by Marriott
480 Flatiron Blvd.
Broomfield, CO 80021
303 466-2200