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Conference Location

Keystone Resort and Conference Center
22010 U.S. Highway #6
Keystone, Colorado, 80435
Map and Directions

Hotel Reservations

Online hotel reservations are not accepted, you must either:

  • Call the Keystone Reservations Department at 800-258-0437
  • Email this form to keystoneGroupRes@vailresorts.com
  • Fax this form to 970-496-4343

Group Code: CD9CGHW*

*The group reservation deadline was 08/27/08, please contact the resort for availability. 

Keystone Resort and Conference Center Room Types:

Resort Map (PDF, 2.4MB)

Internet Access

Complimentary high-speed WiFi is available in guest rooms, public space of the Keystone Lodge & Spa, and the Inn at Keystone.  Keystone Suites offer complimentary Internet access.

WiFi will be available at the Conference Center thanks to the generous support of Juniper Networks.

A CyberCafe will be available at the Conference Center thanks to the generous support of HP.

Air Travel

The nearest airport is the Denver International Airport (DEN). Southwest Airlines has low fares, you might also search sites such as Travelocity or Orbitz.  The airport is about 90 minutes from Keystone Resort, and shuttle transportation is the most affordable way to get back and forth.

Ground Transportation

We recommend two shuttle companies that can take you to/from the airport: Colorado Mountain Express and Big Sky Shuttle.  Advanced reservations are recommended.  

Colorado Mountain Express

www.ridecme.com

MENTION THIS CODE TO SECURE THE GROUP DISCOUNT RATES “GHC.” 

  • $65.90 one-way per person on scheduled service.
  • $466.00 one-way per 10-passenger charter van (Monday – Friday)
  • $529.00 one-way per 10-passenger charter van (Saturday - Sunday)
  • $973.75 one-way per 47-passenger coach

Reservations:

  • Online reservation. Enter the Group Discount Code at the bottom of that page once all the flight information has been entered.
  • Call Reservation Department at 800-525-6363 or 970-926-9800

After claiming your luggage, please check in at the Colorado Mountain Express service counter, located in the center of the main terminal baggage claim - level 5.

D.I.A. Main Terminal Baggage Claim Diagram

 

Big Sky Shuttle

http://www.bigskyshuttle.com

MENTION THIS CODE TO SECURE THE DISCOUNT RATES “GRACE HOPPER CONFERENCE.”

  • $49.00 one-way per person on scheduled service
  • $98.00 round trip per person on scheduled service

Please call 303-300-2626 to speak with Sharon or Nicole or email sharon@bigskyshuttle.com with flight itinerary and payment method.  They will try to accommodate late arrivals, and now have shuttles running every hour all day long.  

High Altitude Info

High Altitude Illness is the result of sudden exposure to low atmospheric pressure and the subsequent lower intake of oxygen. Shortness of breath, loss of appetite, nausea, sleeplessness, headache, dizziness, and rapid heartbeat are symptoms of a phenomenon called High Altitude Illness. Minimize your chances of developing altitude illness by following these simple prevention guidelines:

  1. Spend at least a day acclimating to the altitude - Easing into your vacation will improve your chances of avoiding High Altitude Illness.
  2. Avoid maximum physical exertion for the first 1-2 days - Exercise at higher elevations increases your muscles’ demand for oxygen and can effectively “steal” oxygen away from other vital organs.
  3. Stay hydrated with water and sports drinks - Because of the low humidity in Colorado’s mountain environment it is easy to become dehydrated. Moisture loss from perspiration during exercise and rapid breathing at higher elevations can result in dry nose, throat, and mouth as well as dizziness. Drinking at least 3-4 quarts of water and sports drinks per day allows the body to stay hydrated. The heart is able to pump more effectively when you are properly hydrated.
  4. All rooms in Keystone have humidifiers. Use humidifiers in sleeping areas to keep sleeping areas moisturized.
  5. Limit alcohol and caffeinated beverages - Alcohol and caffeine act as diuretics and can hasten dehydration. Keep in mind that one alcoholic beverage at altitude has the effect of three at sea level.
  6. Avoid sleeping pills and narcotics - Sleeping pills and pain killers will decrease respiration causing interrupted sleep.
  7. Avoid eating large meals - Heavy meals force the body to direct much of its blood supply to the stomach for digestion, decreasing oxygen supply to your other vital organs.
  8. Eat small, low fat, high carbohydrate meals - Your body needs long lasting energy and easy-to-digest foods to adjust to altitude.
  9. Finish eating at least 3-4 hours before bedtime - It is important to allow your body time to digest foods before going to bed. Doing so allows the body to focus on the transportation of oxygen.
  10. Limit time in hot tubs and saunas- Prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures slows your heart, reducing its ability to circulate oxygen effectively.

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