Logistics
Venue Information
2018 Arctic System Change Workshop will be held at the Mesa Lab, NCAR
Mesa Lab Address: 1850 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, Colorado 80305
Phone: 303-497-1000
Directions and additional information
Ground Transportation from/to Denver International Airport
GreenRide Boulder: Our outbound Shuttles from DIA load on Level 5 (Main Level/ Baggage Claim Level) between Doors 507 and 509, Island 5, beneath the “Special Permit” signs. This is on the East (BLUE) side of the Terminal. Door 507 is next to baggage carousel #3. If you have a confirmed reservation, you may proceed directly to our loading area.
We encourage reservations for our outbound service. Please arrive at our boarding area at 25 minutes after the hour to prepare for boarding. The GRB shuttle departs hourly at 35 minutes after the hour. We have a booth located inside the Terminal on the Level 5 to provide walk-up ticketing or assist you in any capacity.
Reservation Link - http://greenrideco3.hudsonltd.net/res?USERIDENTRY=NCARUCAR&LOGON=GO
Additional information regarding ground transportation may be found at the following web sites:
https://www2.ucar.edu/transportation
Hotel Shuttle Schedule
See the table below for the hotel shuttle schedule to and from the Boulder Inn and the NCAR Mesa Lab
| Date | Time | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 4/9/2018 | 8:00 | Best Western Boulder Inn | NCAR Mesa Lab |
| Monday 4/9/2018 | 17:30 | NCAR Mesa Lab | Best Western Boulder Inn |
| Tuesday 4/10/2018 | 8:00 | Best Western Boulder Inn | NCAR Mesa Lab |
| Tuesday 4/10/2018 | 17:30 | NCAR Mesa Lab | Best Western Boulder Inn |
| Wednesday 4/11/2018 | 8:00 | Best Western Boulder Inn | NCAR Mesa Lab |
| Wednesday 4/11/2018 | 17:30 | NCAR Mesa Lab | Best Western Boulder Inn |
| Thursday 4/12/2018 | 8:00 | Best Western Boulder Inn | NCAR Mesa Lab |
| Thursday 4/12/2018 | 14:30 | NCAR Mesa Lab | Best Western Boulder Inn |
Local Information
Boulder
Boulder is nestled in the foothills, where the rolling plains meet the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Centrally located near Denver, Denver International Airport, Eldora Ski Resort and Rocky Mountain National Park. Downtown Denver is just 35 minutes away. A few hours from many of Colorado's world-famous ski resorts, making Boulder the ideal Colorado destination.
Elevation
5,430 feet (Denver is 5,280 feet)
Weather
Four distinct seasons and over 300 sunny days a year.
Average temperature highs/lows:
- Spring (March-May) — 63/35 F
- Summer (June-August) — 83/55 F
- Fall (September-October — 72/45 F
- Winter (November-February) — 45/23 F
Timezone
Mountain Time