Logistics for the Workshop on Confronting Earth System Model Trends with Observations: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Workshop Logistics
Meeting Venue
The workshop will take place in the Main Seminar Room at the NCAR Mesa Lab located at 1850 Table Mesa Dr, Boulder, CO (Mesa Lab Map). Buses specific to the workshop will take participants from the Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder to the Mesa Lab and back.
Meeting Transportation
Two passenger busses specific to the meeting will transport participants from the Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder to the Mesa Lab and back. The Hilton Garden Inn and Residence Inn by Marriott are both a short walk (1-3 minutes) from the pickup location. The bus time table shows the departure and return times for each day of the workshop:
| Day | AM Depart Hotel | AM Arrive Mesa Lab | PM Depart Mesa Lab | PM Arrive Hotel |
| March 13 | 7:00 AM | 7:20 AM | 7:35 PM | 7:55 PM |
| March 14 | 7:00 AM | 7:20 AM | 4:30 PM | 4:50 PM |
| March 15 | 7:00 AM | 7:20 AM | 5:05 PM | 5:25 PM |
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:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder
2601 Canyon Boulevard
Boulder, CO 80302
+1 303-443-2600
Discounted room rate available through February 29, 2024: Book with this link
Workshop guests at this hotel will also receive a discounted parking rate of $16 per day.
Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
2701 Canyon Boulevard
Boulder, CO 80302
+1 303-443-2200
Discounted room rate available through February 29, 2024: Book with this link
Workshop guests at this hotel will also receive a discounted parking rate of $16 per day.
Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Canyon Boulevard
2550 Canyon Boulevard
Boulder, CO 80302
+1 303-577-7300
Getting There
Denver International Airport (DEN) is a 40 - 45 minute drive to downtown Boulder.
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.
Posters
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 Johnson (ajohnson@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. There will be a networking event with heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks provided directly following the end of day 1 of the workshop (March 13).
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
Local Tourist Information
Workshop Sponsors
