Logistics
Venue Information
2019 CAM Tutorial & Workshop will be held at the Mesa Lab, NCAR
Mesa Lab Address: 1850 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, Colorado 80305
Phone: 303-497-1000
Current conditions at the Mesa Lab: https://archive.eol.ucar.edu/cgi-bin/weather.cgi?site=ml
Directions and additional information: https://www.ucar.edu/who-we-are/contact-us
The weather in Boulder in June is usually mild, but with some variability. Check the forecast when you pack. Bring a jacket!
Remember that Boulder is at 5400 ft (1624 meters), and the Mesa Lab is at 6184 ft (1885 meters). When coming from sea level, it is important to stay hydrated! If you go hiking in the mountains, be cognizant of altitude sickness.
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
* Directions from Denver International Airport to the NCAR Mesa Lab
Additional information regarding ground transportation may be found at the following web sites:
https://www2.ucar.edu/transportation
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
6,184 feet at the Mesa Lab (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
Boulder's time zone in October is Mountain Time (MST).