2005 Summer School Logistics
- Arrival in Aspen. If you have notified us of your flight arrival time, an Aspen Meadows shuttle should be there at the airport outside of the baggage claim area to meet your flight. It is a 5-10 minute drive from the airport to the Meadows. If you do not see the van right away, wait a few minutes or call Aspen Meadows (970-925-4240) and ask to be picked up. If you are driving from Denver or elsewhere, directions to Aspen Meadows are given on their web site at http://www.aspenmeadows.com/property/prop_map.php.
- Altitude. Aspen is at 8,000 feet elevation. Take it easy on arrival. Beware of dehydration.
- Weather. The temperatures are starting to drop at this time of year. It could be as low as 55 or as high as 75 degrees.
- Registration and Reception. At 6PM on Tuesday September 6 you can come to the NVOSS registration desk (location TBD), pick up information packets. We'll have some refreshments available to hold you over until dinner time, when you can explore some of Aspen's restaurants.
- Computers. Please bring a laptop with you. Windows XP, Macs, and Linux systems are all ok. Please bring a wireless-equipped laptop if at all possible. Aspen Meadows Resort has a wireless network and access is complimentary. Instructions for downloading software and tools will be posted elsewhere on this site by August 25.
- Meals. We will provide breakfast and lunch on-site at the Aspen Meadows Resort. A buffet breakfast is also available at the Aspen Meadows (the restaurant is in the main building, downstairs); however, this is $12 for the continental or $15 for a full hot breakfast, and will be your financial responsibility if you choose to go there. On Tuesday night we will have a Summer School Dinner at Rustique Bistro. This dinner and the other meals mentioned here are provided for participants. For other evenings you will be on your own.
- Getting Around Town. It is a 15-20 minute walk from Aspen Meadows to the center of Aspen. Aspen Meadows runs a complimentary shuttle into town every half hour, and it will pick you up on request, again on half-hour intervals. Details are available in the Aspen Meadows main lobby. The Cross Town Shuttle is a free local bus service. Other free local buses are also available -- details at http://www.aspenpitkin.com/depts/57/. Parking downtown is difficult. Best to leave your car at Aspen Meadows and walk or take the Aspen Meadows Shuttle or Cross Town Shuttle.
- Recreational Facilities. The Aspen Meadows has a swimming pool, jacuzzi and fitness center. See the front desk for more information.
- Kids. There will be a list circulated of summer school attendees who will be accompanied by children.
- Telephone Contact . All major cell phone networks have a presence in Aspen, though coverage can be a bit spotty.
- Things to Do. There is a list of ideas for things to do and places to eat in Aspen being maintained on the NVOSS Twiki.