Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I attend an AEE regional conference?
Our past conference attendees have told us they make valuable connections with other educational professionals, learn new activities, understand how to better engage their clients, and accessed new research. The most important benefit previous attendees have reported is they were able to do their jobs better and reach their program goals more effectively.
Can you tell me a little more about Lander, Wyoming?
Yes. Lander is nestled against the foothills of the Wind River Mountains on the banks of the Popo Agie River and borders the Wind River Indian Reservation. Depending upon which you come into town, Lander’s population is either slightly over 7,000 or slightly less. Ranching and resource extraction are big industries here. So is tourism and recreation. Due in large part to the presence of the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), Lander’s got more diversity than many western towns of the same size.
What recreational activities are available in Lander?
- Running
- Road Biking
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Nordic Skiing
- Snowshoeing
It depends on our weather. Lander’s a great town for running. There’s some great scenic road bike loops. It’ll be mud season, but if it’s dry, mountain biking is an option. Sinks Canyon has excellent climbing, and, in April, probably good hiking. It’s possible that we’ll have decent snow in winter so Nordic skiing and snowshoeing could be an option. Check with our friends at the National Weather Service in Riverton for the latest: nws.noaa.gov
How do I get to Lander?
By Land: Carpool! Help us reduce our carbon footprint by linking up with other conference attendees coming from your area. Updated road and travel conditions are available at www.wyoroad.info.
Interested in Carpooling connect with others on our Facebook page.
By Air:Great Lakes Airlines flies from Denver to Riverton Regional Airport (www.flyriverton.com), which is about 24 miles from Lander. The Wind River Transportation Authority (www.wrtabuslines.com) will shuttle people to Lander from the airport for $25 per person. This service must be reserved ahead of time. They cover the 11:52am and 3:52pm arrivals and all departures.
By Sea: Umm…we’ll work on this. Check back.
Where should I stay?
The Pronghorn Lodge (www.pronghornlodge.com) in Lander will be our central meeting place and will host our entertainment Friday night and keynote speaker Saturday night. They are offering AEE conference goers a special rate of $69 for a single and $79 for a double. Lander’s Best Western is located within walking distance and by April the new Holiday Inn Express is scheduled to be open as well.
Looking for a roommate connect with others on our Facebook page.
What if I want to camp?
If you prefer to camp, Lander offers several options. City Park has free camping and is less than a mile from downtown and our conference activities. Both the Forest Service and the State Park have campgrounds in Sinks Canyon if you want to sleep where you climb! As an expanding educational community, we’ve got an unprecedented opportunity and responsibility to begin acting on our aspirations, however lofty. Our 2010 conference will be an opportunity to make connections, share ideas, attend a variety of professional workshops, and have a little fun!
About Lander
Lander is proud to be the first Wyoming city to host the Association for Experiential Education’s annual Rocky Mountain Regional Conference. The home of cowboys, climbers, roughnecks and greenies, Lander is one funky mountain town. Nestled against the eastern slope of the Wind River Mountains, the Lander area is a perfect home for the National Outdoor Leadership School (www.nols.edu), Central Wyoming College’s outdoor education program (www.cwc.edu), and Wyoming’s newest educational institution, the outdoors-oriented Wyoming Catholic College (www.wyomingcatholiccollege.com). Over the past several years, Lander has also become the chosen meeting place for Wyoming K—12 teachers. April 16—18, 2010, we’ll be bringing educators of all sorts together at the place where “rails end and trails begin.”
