Logistics, Travel, Lodging, & Miscellaneous Information

Directions


Please use the interactive web-based Campus map in order to find directions to Duane Physics building
http://www.colorado.edu/campusmap/map.html?bldg=DUAN
Gamow Tower
http://www.colorado.edu/campusmap/map.html?bldg=W-GT
and other locations on Campus
http://www.colorado.edu/campusmap/

Boulder is forty miles from the International Airport in Denver and also has a local airport. To get to Boulder, it is best to fly into Denver International Airport (DIA), which is located approximately 45 minutes away from Boulder. In order to get to Boulder from DIA, take the RTD AB bus, which costs $10.00 (pay exact amount on the bus) and leaves from the WEST side of DIA, level 5, island 5, once an hour, roughly 15 or 20 mins after the hour. Inquire at the RTD booth for precise times. For more details check at the RTD booth or see http://www.rtd-denver.com/skyRide/ or http://www.yellowtrans.com/shuttle.html . RTD buses run many routes so it is important that you take the AB route. Another mode of transportation between DIA and Boulder is the Supershuttle (phone: 303-227-0000 or web http://www.supershuttle.com/htm/cities/dia.htm ), which provides door-to-door service and also leaves DIA every hour.
Boulder has a very extensive bus system. If you would like to visit a location beyond the vicinity of campus, visit http://rtd-denver.com/ for bus route information.
Taxis/Cab: Call YellowCab at 303-777-7777. Because of the long distance to Boulder, cab service is expensive. The fixed rate is ~ $65 one-way, depending on location.

Rental Car: Visit web pages of car rental companies. Note that some car rental counters may close in mid-evening (9:00pm), so you need to check for closing time when making reservations.

Sign up for the Tour to Rocky Mountain National Park


In order to sign up for the group tour to the Rocky Mountain National Park (http://www.nps.gov/romo/index.htm), please send an email to Yi-Ting Song at songy@Colorado.EDU with the subject line "Tour to the Rocky Mountain National Park." The Rocky Mountain Tour will take place on Sunday, August 10 starting right after the morning session (11:30AM) and will end in the evening at around 7-8PM. The deadline to sign up for the Tour is July 20, 2008.

About Boulder and Colorado University


Boulder is a beautiful town which has been named by Forbes the Smartest City in America
http://www.dailycamera.com/news/2008/feb/10/forbes-names-boulder-smartest-city-in-us/,
the Best City for Singles http://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/3/06singles_Best-Cities-For-Singles_land.html ,
the Best Overall Place to Live in America
http://www.mensjournal.com/feature/0504/bestPlaces.html ,
the Best City for Cycling
http://ci.boulder.co.us/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3369&Itemid=2526 ,
and is consistently among the top-ten nationally for artists, green-living, for running, for fitness, etc., etc. http://www.bouldercoloradousa.com/pressroom/index.cfm?action=Article&pressID=112
Boulder enjoys a mild climate, with approximately 300 sunny days per year and some of the most stunning mountain scenery in the United States. The elevation of Boulder is approximately one mile above sea level. There are innumerable opportunities for outdoor recreation in Boulder and 12-13 thousand foot peaks less than 20 miles away from Boulder. There are also many cultural activities in Boulder, with cafes and bookstores at every corner of its streets. University of Colorado at Boulder has a beautiful campus, at a height of 5400 feet, located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. The weather during August is usually very pleasant, with a low humidity; the average high temperature is in the 80's (Fahrenheit) while the average low temperature is in the 50's. Boulder and its surroundings offer a large spectrum of first rate outdoor recreational activities, which include hiking, mountain biking, running, rock and ice climbing, white water rafting, fishing, bird watching, outdoor concerts, and numerous local microbreweries. Chautauqua Park, an area right in front of the Flat Irons mountains (the logo appearing in most photos of Boulder), south-west of campus, is a must-visit park with a huge selection of trailheads, best heading to Green and Bear mountains. Another attraction, closer to campus is the Creek path, (just north, down hill of Duane Physics building), which runs along the Boulder Creek from the foothills, several miles west of town, to the prairie, several miles east. Pearl Street Walking Mall, located downtown Boulder, approximately 0.5 mile north of campus is also a must place to visit and to hang out in the evenings. In the end of conference, the participants will visit the Rocky Mountain National Park, approximately 50 miles north-west of Boulder. For more detailed information about Boulder such as maps, weather, recreation see http://www.colorado.edu/visit/ . For more information about the University of Colorado at Boulder, please see http://www.colorado.edu/ .

Lodging


Summertime is the prime tourist season in Colorado. It is recommended that you secure accommodations from one of the fine hotels or motels in Boulder well in advance.

Special LC2CAM Workshop rates are available at Millennium Harvest House Boulder Hotel within walking distance of the CU Department of Physics and the LC2CAM Workshop. We are pleased to extend to you the following rates: Single Occupancy $129.00 per night; Double Occupancy $129.00 per night; Triple Occupancy $139.00 per night; Quadruple Occupancy $149.00 per night; Superior Level Rooms $30.00 additional per night. The following link will enable guests to make reservations via the internet (guests can enter the group code PHYSI where prompted). Hotel web site is at http://www.millenniumhotels.com/boulder Guests may e-mail their reservation request to millboulderres@mill-usa.com , call the hotel toll free at (800) 545-6285, or fax a reservation request to (303) 443-1480 using the attached fax information page. We have reserved a block of rooms at the discounted rate which are on a first-come, first-serve basis. The room block will be available for booking until Sunday, July 6, 2008. Please do not hesitate to contact Bess Ward at (303) 998-3822 or bward@mill-usa.com for further information or if you have any questions.

Special negotiated LC2CAM Workshop rates of $104 for a room with one King bed are available at Best Western Boulder Inn, within walking distance of the CU Department of Physics and the LC2CAM Workshop. Rate includes complimentary continental breakfast, free wireles internet access, and free local calls. You can make your reservation by internet or phone. We have reserved a block of rooms at the discounted rate which are on a first-come, first-serve basis. We advise guests to make reservations at least 21 days prior to arrival in order to guarantee the rate. In order to reserve a room at the LC2CAM rate, call 800-233-8469 and provide the reference code "LC2CAM". If you have any questions or problems with reservations, send an email to info@BoulderInn.com . More information on this lodging option is available here. Other hotels in the close vicinity:

Web links to the other hotels in Boulder as well as their contact information can be found at http://www.bouldercoloradousa.com/listings/index.cfm?catID=1/

For economy lodging, CU campus dorm rooms are also available -- single or double (shared bath, breakfast is not included in the price of the room, no A/C). Currently we can accommodate participants only for the days of August 5-8, 2008. To make reservations, participants need to simply fill out the form and return it as instructed on the form. If participants have questions about their reservations, they may call 303-492-5151 or send an email at confreg@housing.colorado.edu. Payment will be received upon check in. These on-campus lodging reservations will be accepted until July 29, 2008

Another very good economy lodging option is the Boulder International Hostel
http://www.boulderhostel.com/, which is located in the close vicinity to the CU-Boulder campus. To make a reservation, please call (303) 442-0522 or send an email to reservations@boulderhostel.com.

Visa Information


The U.S. has recently implemented strict visa policies to increase security for our citizens and visitors. It will probably take you longer to get a visa than it used to, and you should apply well in advance of your departure date. For details that may apply specifically to your country, see information posted by your nearest U.S. consulate or embassy: http://www.usembassy.gov/
Some US consulates are requiring a printed invitation on the conference/University letterhead and with an original signature as part of the visa application. The Organizing Committee of LC2CAM will provide such letters on request. Please contact Annett BAUMGARTNER at 303-492-1515 or Annett.Baumgartner@Colorado.edu if you need an invitation letter. Useful information for international participants can be found at the following web pages:
http://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov/visapolicy/index.html
http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/without/without_1990.html
http://www7.nationalacademies.org/visas
http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/index.html
http://travel.state.gov

Miscellaneous Information


Colorado is home to some of the most beautiful mountains in the country and we hope you enjoy your visit. The average altitude at Keystone is over 9,000 ft (2,700 m), a significant change for those used to lower elevations. You may notice shortness of breath and an increased heart rate, especially when being physically active. The best ways to minimize the effects of altitude are to drink lots of water and to avoid overexertion. Excess consumption of alcohol exacerbates the effects of high altitude.

Ultraviolet rays from the sun are intense at high altitude. It is recommended that you use an effective sunblock (protection factor of 15 or more) when out of doors, and wear sunglasses with UV protection, even on cloudy or overcast days.

In case of emergencies, call 911 for police, fire department, and ambulance.

It is customary to tip 15% to restaurant wait-staff and to bartenders. If you have a large party, usually a group of 8 or more, gratuities may automatically be included in the bill. Ask if you are unsure. Of course, this is discretionary, and you should leave as much as you feel comfortable.

Boulder's Mountain Time is 7 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time; 8 am in Colorado is 3 pm in London.

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