Association for Experiential Education
What should I wear? What is the weather?
PLEASE CONSULT NOAA.GOV AND TYPE IN GUNNISON. THE WEATHER COULD BE ANYTHING...LAST YEAR DURING THIS TIME, WE WERE MOUNTAIN BIKING IN EARLY APRIL. YET, THIS YEAR HAS BROUGHT THE MOST SNOW IN 20 YEARS.
What are the sleeping arrangements like? Do I need to bring linens or a sleeping bag?
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HAS GIVEN US A SPECIAL RATE (JUST MENTION THE ASSOCIATION FOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION). THE HOTEL PHONE NUMBER IS 970-641-1288. THERE WILL BE FREE CAMPING ON CAMPUS - ABOUT A 10 MINUTE WALK FROM THE MAIN CONFERERNCE VENUE. IT COULD BE SNOW CAMPING THIS YEAR!
What are the meal options?
THE MEAL PLAN IS $65 AND INCLUDES 2 BREAKFASTS, 2 LUNCHES, & 2 DINNERS. FOR THOSE WHO WOULD LIKE TO OPT OUT, TOWN IS A SHORT WALK AND HAS PLENTY OF OPTIONS.
Will I have internet access?
THERE IS ONE COMPUTER IN THE MAIN VENUE AND WIRELESS ACCESS WILL BE AVAILABLE
What is the schedule?
CONFERERNCE CHECK IN ON NOON APRIL 4TH. CONFERENCE CLOSING MID-DAY APRIL 6TH.
How much does it cost?
VARIED DEPENDING ON MEMBERSHIP AND STUDENT VS. PROFESSIONAL STATUS.
What airport should I fly into? Once I am at the airport, what is the best way to get to the conference venue?
GUNNISON IS THE CLOSEST AIRPORT - ALBEIT, RATHER EXPENSIVE USUALLY. MONTROSE (60 MIN.), CO SPRINGS/GRAND JUNCTION (2.5 HOURS) AND DENVER (4 HRS.) ARE ALSO OPTIONS.
HAVE A FRIEND PICK YOU UP IN GUNNISON WOULD BE THE BEST OPTION; IT'S ONLY 10 MINUTES FROM THE CONFERENCE VENUE.
Who are the keynote speakers?
OPALANGA PUGH. OPALANGA'S WEBSITE: http://www.workandwellness.com/speakers/opalangapugh.htm
