Blocking and Extreme Weather in a Changing Climate Workshop Logistics
Meeting Venue
The workshop will take place at the UCAR Center Green Building 1 (CG1) located at 3080 Center Green Drive, Boulder, CO 80301
Lodging
*If you applied for travel support including hotel accommodations and your request was accepted, your room will be booked via US CLIVAR*
We encourage participants to reserve rooms at the following hotels:
Residence Inn Boulder
3030 Center Green Drive
Boulder, CO, 80301
T: +1 303-449-5545
Discount room rates for workshop participants have been arranged at the Residence Inn Boulder located up the street from the meeting venue. Click this link to book your room at the workshop rate of $135/night.
Getting There
Denver International Airport (DEN) is a 40 - 45 minute drive to the Center Green NCAR/UCAR campus.
UBER/Lyft trips from the airport to Boulder are $70-$100, depending on the time.
The AB1 Bus travels from DEN to several stops in Boulder. The $10 ticket is valid for one day of transportation.
Other Ground Transportation Information
Technology
Complimentary Wi-Fi and plug-in points for charging will be available in the meeting spaces.
Poster Printing
The closest printer is FedEx Office, Print & Ship Center - Boulder. You are responsible for printing your own poster.
The poster boards will be a standard 4 feet horizontal by 6 feet vertical (122 cm x 182 cm) so we recommend posters are designed to fit in that space.
Virtual Participation
We aim to provide a seamless experience for both in-person and virtual participants. Additional information will be provided to you via email as we approach the workshop dates.
Visa Invitation Letters
For international attendees who require an invitation letter to attend the workshop, please contact Alyssa Cannistraci (acannistraci@usclivar.org) to make a formal request.
Meals
Breakfast, morning coffee break, lunch, and afternoon coffee break will be provided all three days of the workshop. A networking event with heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be held at the end of the first day, March 18.
Venue Features for Specific Needs
Elevator access is provided for all floors. A private lactation space is available in room 2615.
BCycle
UCAR has arranged free access for using BCycle electric bicycles for local use, with docking stations at Center Green and near all three suggested hotels. Below are instructions on how to use the bicycles.
- Click here to sign up for BCycle
- Choose “Monthly Pass”
- Enter promo code UCAR30 and your email address to register for free
- Continue the registration process, making sure to deselect the auto-renewal feature to avoid being charged full price upon expiration of your pass
- Confirm that your total is $0 before finalizing your new account
- Download the BCycle App to get directions to the closest available bike and to unlock the bike for your use