NOAA scientists explore the Arctic during a 2005 mission. CREDIT: Jeremy Potter, NOAA

NOAA Science Challenge Workshop

Predicting Arctic Weather and Climate and Related Impacts
Status and Requirements for Progress

13-15 May 2014
NOAA David Skaggs Research Center, Boulder, Colorado, USA

Local Hosts: NOAA/ESRL and CU/CIRES
Co-Chairs: Randy Dole (NOAA/ESRL), Fiona Horsfall (NOAA/NWS), David Bromwich (OSU), and Pablo Clemente-Colón (NOAA/STAR/NIC)
Logistics Contact: Rita Lombardi, 303.497.6740

Travel Information

ACCOMODATIONS:  Below are hotels that are within walking distance (1-1.5 miles) of the NOAA Boulder Labs and offer government rates. Please check tripadvisor.com reviews so that you know what to expect. The Millenium has been undergoing renovations, which are scheduled to be completed by early May. There are many very nice hotels in Boulder, but most are further away or exceed government per diem rates. Please see the maps for bus routes from the central bus terminal to the hotels and walking distances to NOAA.
Boulder Inn by Best Western
link to hotel website Address:
770 28th St.
Phone: 303.449.3800
or 1.800.233.8469
Boulder Outlook Hotel & Suites
link to hotel website Address:
800 28th St.
Phone: 303.443.3322
or 1.800.542.0304
Millenium Harvest House
link to hotel website Address:
1345 28th St.
Phone: 303.443.3850
or 1.800.545.6285
Rodeway Inn & Suites Boulder Broker
link to hotel website Address:
555 30th St.
Phone: 303.444.3330
TRANSPORTATION

Getting to Boulder from Denver International Airport

  • Rental Car [Directions/Map to Boulder]
  • RTD Skyride Bus:  Cost is $13 one way (cash only), departing the airport approximately once per hour [Route AB Westbound Schedule]. Local Bus information is below.
  • Super Shuttle:  Cost is $33 one way. The shuttle will take you directly to the hotel, but may make drop-offs in between so the schedule is variable. You can book in advance at www.supershuttle.com.

Local Travel

GENERAL INFORMATION

For more information about Boulder, please visit: bouldercolorado.gov

Please contact:  Rita Lombardi (303.497.6740) with any travel-related questions.