Anesthesia Seminars - Aspen
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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR SNOWMASS AND ASPEN
LODGING & AIRLINE RESERVATIONS
We urge you to book lodging and airline reservations as early as possible to get the best rates and to help ensure availability. Certain flights and lodges will sell out! You should receive your airline tickets and lodging confirmation directly from the organizations you contacted to make your reservations.
DISCOUNTED LIFT TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM HOLIDAY SEMINARS
THREE, FOUR, FIVE, SIX, AND SEVEN -DAY LIFT TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT SUBSTANTIAL DISCOUNTS (save up to $82.00 per ticket) by ordering in advance through the Holiday Seminar office. Order by calling the Holiday Seminar office toll free at 877-859-0550 OR 970-923-9650 PRIOR TO THE SEMINAR. If we are out of the office, leave a message on the answering machine as to which tickets you desire and how many. Leave your name and phone number as well, so that we can confirm your order if necessary. Your account must be paid in full before your tickets can be picked up. Even if you did not order tickets, you may also purchase lift tickets at our hospitality/registration desk in Snowmass (hours listed below) while supplies last. Please order in advance if possible. All lift tickets are valid at Aspen Mt., Buttermilk-Tiehack, Aspen Highlands, and Snowmass Mountains.
DELIVERY OF LIFT TICKETS
If you ordered your lift tickets through the Holiday Seminar office you will need to pick them up at our hospitality/registration booth in the Conference Center in Snowmass which will be staffed during the following times:
Friday evening, Jan. 28, from 4:00 to 5:15 PM
Saturday night, Jan. 29, from 5:30 -7:00 PM
Sunday morning, Jan 30, from 8:00 AM - Noon.
They will also be available at the registration/reception Sunday evening from 5:00 -6:30 PM.
In between these hours on Saturday and Sunday, you may pick up your lift tickets at the Timberline Condominium front desk. Only tickets ordered in advance & paid in full can be picked up at this location. Please try to meet us at our hospitality desk, and only use the Timberline location as a last resort.
If you need to pick up your lift tickets prior to Friday night, you may call us at 877-859-0550 to arrange for pickup.
THOSE DRIVING INTO SNOWMASS
It is 12 miles from Snowmass to Aspen; 8 miles from Snowmass to the airport. If you drive into Snowmass in the morning, you will find traffic control booths prior to entering the village. State that you are on your way to your condominium or hotel. When you check-in they will give you a parking permit at the front desk. If the control booths are closed just proceed to your check-in desk. DO NOT FORGET TO GET THE PERMIT AT ONCE. Parking is aggressively patrolled; cars may be "booted" until the tickets are paid. If your lodging is outside of Snowmass, you may purchase a one week parking permit at the Silvertree Front Desk. (See paragraph "Getting to the Lectures")
LODGING CHECK-IN INFORMATION
Most check-in times are either 4 or 5 PM, but frequently rooms are available early afternoon. If you arrive early, most properties have changing areas and luggage storage so that you can go skiing.
THE SILVERTREE HOTEL
Check-in time is 4:00 PM. Units are not guaranteed ready before this time. THOSE ARRIVING BY PLANE: Upon arrival at the Aspen Airport use the courtesy phone or call 970-923-3520 to contact the Silvertree and notify them of your arrival. They will make arrangements to pick you up in their courtesy vans. All rooms have mini-refrigerators, coffee makers, and cable TV. Room service is available.
THE WILDWOOD LODGE
Check-in time is 4:00 PM. Units are not guaranteed ready before this time. THOSE ARRIVING BY PLANE: Upon arrival at the Aspen Airport use the courtesy phone or call 970-923-3550 to contact the Wildwood and notify them of your arrival. They will make arrangements to pick you up in their courtesy vans. All rooms have mini-refrigerators, coffee makers, and cable TV. Continental breakfast is served in the lobby.
THE POKOLODI LODGE
Check-in time is 4:00 PM. Units are not guaranteed ready before this time. THOSE ARRIVING BY PLANE: Upon arrival at the Aspen Airport use the courtesy phone or call 970-923-4310 to contact the Pokolodi and notify them of your arrival. They will make arrangements to pick you up in their courtesy vans. All rooms have mini-refrigerators, coffee makers, and cable TV. Complimentary continental breakfast served daily in lobby from 7-9 AM.
THE STONEBRIDGE INN
Check-in time is 4:00 PM. Units are not guaranteed ready before this time. THOSE ARRIVING BY PLANE: Upon arrival at the Aspen Airport use the courtesy phone or call 970-923-2420 to notify them of your arrival. They will make arrangements to pick you up in their courtesy vans. All rooms are recently renovated and have mini-refrigerators, coffee makers, and cable TV.
THE LAURELWOOD CONDOMINIUMS
Check-in time is 4:00 PM. THOSE ARRIVING BY PLANE: Upon arrival at the Aspen Airport claim your bags and hail a taxi. Airport transportation is not included in the rates at the Laurelwood. 970-923-3110
THE CRESTWOOD CONDOMINIUMS
Check-in time is 5:00 PM. Units are not guaranteed ready before this time. THOSE ARRIVING BY PLANE: Upon arrival at the Aspen Airport use the courtesy phone or call 970-923-2450 to contact the Crestwood and notify them of your arrival. They will make arrangements to pick you up in their courtesy vans.
THE TIMBERLINE CONDOMINIUMS
Check-in time is 4:00 PM. THOSE ARRIVING BY PLANE: Upon arrival at the Aspen Airport use the courtesy phone or call 970-923-4000 to contact the Timberline and notify them of your arrival. They will make arrangements to pick you up in their courtesy vans.
THE TOP OF THE VILLAGE CONDOMINIUMS
Check-in time is 4:00 PM. THOSE ARRIVING BY PLANE: Upon arrival at the Aspen Airport claim your bags and hail a taxi. Airport transportation is not included in the rates at the TOV. 970-923-3673
SEMINAR SCHEDULE
See the lecture schedule section for credit hours given each session. Sunday evening reception and registration 5:00 - 6:30 PM. Continental breakfast is available at 7:15 AM in the meeting room (no spouses or children please! See Seminar Security paragraph below.) Lectures are Monday through Friday mornings (beginning promptly!) from 7:00 to 9:00 AM, and Monday through Thursday afternoons from 4:30 to 7:20 PM. There is no Friday afternoon session.
DOCUMENTATION OF ATTENDANCE
A certificate of attendance will be enclosed in your registration packet that you will receive when registering at our meeting in Snowmass. This will be for your records in the event that you need to document your attendance at this seminar.
However, for the purpose of awarding accredited hours, you will be given an affirmation of attendance form on which you can indicate each session attended. This form is to be signed and turned in at the conclusion of the seminar. Within four weeks after the seminar you will receive another certificate which will indicate your actual hours of attendance as indicated on this form and the actual hours of credits awarded.
SEMINAR SECURITY
I.D. Badges will be included with your registration materials that you will receive Sunday evening or Monday morning. The badges must be worn at each session. Spouses and friends cannot be admitted to the lecture hall. Security personel will be present and can assist in locating registrants in the event of emergencies.
NASTAR RACE WEDNESDAY MORNING
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM; A voucher for free racing is included for each registrant. Any others in your party are welcome to participate; registration fee is $5.00. Take a shot at earning a medal! Sign up Sunday evening or Monday.
"MOUNTAIN PICNIC" WEDNESDAY 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, all seminar registrants are invited to a mountain picnic at the Spider Sabich "Picnic Palace". This will be served out on the slopes at the picnic facility located between the Coney Glade and Burlingame lifts, and is identified on the ski map by a black square just to the left of the red "Burlingame" lift name (not the burlingame cabin) printed on the map. The picnic area is on "blue" trails, but it can be reached from "green" (easiest) trails with about a 100 yard walk. Lunch will be served from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM and includes grilled hamburgers or gardenburgers, baked beans, deli salad, fresh fruit, dessert, and hot & cold drinks. During the lunch we will be taking photos of all who wish; these will be processed and distributed free at the Friday lectures, so get together with your friends or some of the faculty and get a nice souvenir. All other members of your party are welcome to join us at $15.00 each. Additional vouchers for additional members of your party may be purchased at the reception or at the lectures on Monday. Great time - sun or snow! Join us!
GETTING TO THE LECTURES
The lectures will be held in the Snowmass Conference Center which is one level above the Snowmass Mall between the Wildwood and Silvertree Hotels on Elbert Lane. You may bring your skis to the meetings (use outside ski racks, do not bring inside!) and go directly to skiing (those staying "above" the Conference Center may wish to ski to the meeting in the morning). Most registrants are staying at properties which are just a short walk from the Conference Center. Most properties will provide van service to the Conference Center if you arrange it in advance with the front desk. Those driving in from outside Snowmass Village may purchase a week's parking permit at the Silvertree Hotel Front Desk Sunday or Monday morning (2010 price = $28.00). See first paragraph "Those Driving into Snowmass".
FREE SNOWMASS SHUTTLES
Free shuttles run throughout Snowmass every 20 minutes from 7:30 AM - 11:25 PM to various locations throughout the village. All buses depart from the shuttle bus depot located one level below the main mall. Call 970-923-3777 for information and schedule, or visit www.tosv.com, Getting Around Town tab, Winter Schedule link at bottom of page. This wonderful transportation system is a great alternative to renting a car, eliminating the need to deal with parking or driving in inclement weather.
FREE ASPEN BUSES
Free (Roaring Fork Transit Authority - RFTA) buses depart from the depot at the west end of the main level of the Snowmass Mall and from Aspen’s Rubey Park every 30 min. from 6:15 AM - 2:15 AM, and every 15 min. from 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM. This wonderful transportation system is a great alternative to renting a car, eliminating the need to deal with parking or driving in inclement weather.
FREE BUSES TO BUTTERMILK, ASPEN HIGHLANDS, AND ASPEN MOUNTAIN
You don't have to drive. . . make it easy on yourself! Free skier shuttle buses (RFTA) depart from the depot at the west end of the main level of the Snowmass Mall for Aspen Mt., Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk Mt. every 15 min. from 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM. Returns depart at the same times.
Direct Snowmass to Aspen Highlands bus departs at 9:00 AM / Direct Aspen Highlands to Snowmass bus departs at 3:30 PM.
TAXIS
You can hail them on the streets of Aspen and at the airport, but in Snowmass you need to call. On busy nights call 30-60 minutes in advance. Call 970-925-TAXI(8294) or 970-925-2400.
SKI RENTAL
Gene Taylor’s Sports in Snowmass has served our clients very well for many years and offers a 40% discount to our group. You may download their reservation form to see their rates; If you fill out this form in advance, the rental procedure is quicker. If you desire to rent a specific Demo package, fax the form to Gene Taylor's in advance (a deposit is not required), otherwise just bring the form when you go to rent your skis. Gene Taylor’s has a wide selection of excellent rental and demo skis to choose from. Present your discount coupon at the rental counter to ensure the discounted group rate for skis, boots, and poles and snowboards.
SNOWMASS SKI LIFT HOURS:
Open at 8:30 AM, close at 3:30 PM. (Campground lift closes at 3:00 PM and Fanny Hill lift closes at 4:00 PM)
SKI LESSONS - SNOWMASS SKI SCHOOL
Please see enclosed brochure which provides complete information; the back pages list specific lessons and prices.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
SNOWMASS: Professionally groomed, double-track trails are available around the Snowmass Golf Course and in the Owl Creek valley. The Snowmass Club Touring Center is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 PM daily. (2006 rates quoted) Full day rental of skis, boots, & poles (or showshoes) is $14.00; half day after 12:30 PM is $9.00. Beginners group lessons 10:30 AM - noon are $30; private afternoon lessons are $45 / hour for one person; each extra person is $25.00. Phone 970-923-9180. Take shuttle # 3 to the Snowmass Club.
ASHCROFT SKI TOURING:
48 Km of beautiful trails with varying degrees of difficulty. Can stop for lunch at Pine Creek Cookhouse (reservations required). Tickets & Rentals: 970-925-1971/Cookhouse: 970-925-1044
DAY CARE BABY SITTING REFERRAL SERVICES
Aimee's Angels 970-923-2809
Aspen Baby-Sitting Co. 970-920-2905
Cailen Carolyn's in Home Care 970-923-0792/927-8664
Kids Club 970-925-3136
The Agency 970-544-3800
Super Sitters 970-923-6080
YOUR HOTEL/CONDO FRONT DESK has lists of baby-sitters you can contact.
ASPEN SKIING CO. BABY SITTING SERVICES
Snow Cubs (18 mo. - 3 yr) 970-923-0564
Big Burn Bears (4y - Kindergarten 970-923-0570
Nighthawks (evenings) 970-923-0470
Baby's Away (baby supplies rental) 970-920-1699
ENTERTAINMENT and NON-SKI ACTIVITIES
So much is available you can’t do it all even if cost is no object. Scenic dogsled rides through the wilderness from Krabloonik: each sled carries 2 adults & one child and is pulled by 13 Alaskan huskies; gourmet lunch included. Alcohol and gratuity extra. 970-923-4342
Hot Air Balloon rides are available through Blazing Adventures: 1-800-282-7238 or 970-923-4544
Snowmobile rides: We have found Western Adventures to be the best by far. We enjoy the 4 hour tour; lunch is included and you will cover 30 to 60 miles of back country National Forest trails with a private guide. They operate out of an old trailer near Woody Creek and that might scare you, but they do an excellent job. Mention Holiday Seminars for a 10% discount. 970-923-3337
The Village Concierge can help you make your arrangements. 923-5400
Several activities for Families and Teens: For complete information ask the front desk at your hotel or condo or look for ads in the brochure rack in the lobby; check at Ski Co. ticket office for free activities; or check with Holiday Seminars Desk.
GROCERIES, SHOPPING, ETC.
SNOWMASS, ON THE MALL
Now more than 50 shops and businesses. Ones that you might need:
Alpine Bank (including ATM) 970-923-3600
FUEL: the best in Coffees, espressos, breakfast burritos, and sandwiches (gluten-free & vegan options available). 970-923-0091
Daly Bottle Shop (Liquor store with adjoining specialty foods/general store) 970-923-4100
Ski Shops: Several to choose from, but Gene Taylor’s is the most reasonable, and has given excellent service to our groups in the past. Use your discount coupons for 20% off (sale items excluded) and a 30% discount for ski rental. 970-923-4336 Michael Check, M.D. (general practice) 970-922-0784 Snowmass Clinic (emergency/no insurance accepted) 970-544-1518
AT THE SNOWMASS CENTER
Village Market: very complete, 970-923-4444
Sundance Drug and Liquor, 970-923-5890
Luu Brothers Cleaners, 970-923-3388
Karina Redko, D.D.S., 970-923-5777
Aspen Valley Hospital, 24 hour ER, 970-925-1120 (Castle Creek Rd., IN ASPEN)
SHOPPING IN ASPEN
The entire town is famous for elegant shopping. Several pedestrian malls with too many shops to count. Sleigh or buggy rides can give you an overview.
SUGGESTIONS FOR THOSE FLYING INTO ASPEN AIRPORT
Due to the very high numbers of travelers arriving in Aspen (especially on Saturday) there is occasionally a problem with baggage not arriving on your same flight. In the event that you intend to ski the same day that you arrive, we suggest that you hand-carry your ski clothes and boots so that if you have bad luck with your baggage, you can still ski. The airlines will pay for ski rental if yours do not arrive on time. Be sure to have everything very well tagged.
WHAT TO DO IF LUGGAGE DOES NOT ARRIVE PROMPTLY:
Since the advent of jet service to Aspen, baggage service has improved tremendously; however, if yours does not arrive on your flight, file lost luggage claim with the airline. If your accommodations offer courtesy van service, call for transportation to your lodging. Give the van driver the copy of luggage claim form and he’ll watch out for your luggage and deliver it to your room. Airlines will also deliver baggage. If it has not arrived by next morning (very rare), call airline for approval for ski rental.