13th Conference on Mountain Meteorology and 17th Conference on Applied Climatology
11–14 17th Conference on Applied Climatology
11–15 13th Conference on Mountain Meteorology
August 2008, Whistler, BC, Canada
Sponsorship/Organizers
The 13th Mountain Meteorology Conference is sponsored by the American Meteorological Society (AMS), organized by the AMS Mountain Meteorology Committee and endorsed by the European Meteorological Society (EMS). The 17th Conference on Applied Climatology is sponsored by the American Meteorological Society and organized by the AMS Committee on Applied Climatology. Both conferences will be held 11–15 August 2008 at the Telus Conference Centre in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
Important Dates
Abstract Deadline: Friday, 11 April
Acceptance E-mails Out and Opening of Registration: Late May
Pre-Registration Deadline: Monday, 30 June
Hotel Reservation Deadline: Friday, 27 June
Manuscript Deadline: Friday, 1 August
Accommodations
All meeting sessions for the conferences will be held at Telus Conference Centre, 4010 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC, V0N 1B4, Canada
Attendees are responsible for making their own hotel arrangements. A block of rooms have been reserved at the following hotels located within feet of the center:
 Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa (Headquarters Hotel)
4050 Whistler Way,Whistler, BC, V0N 1B4, Canada for meeting attendees at a special rate of $105 CAD single/double plus tax. To receive the special meeting rate, attendees must request a room under the American Meteorological Society (AMS) block. The special rate will be honored 3 days prior and 3 days after the conference. Reservations by phone: (604)
966-5043
Reservations by
e-mail: reservations@hiltonwhistler.com.
If you encounter
problems, ask for
Steven Kang.
Reservations must be made prior to Friday, 27 June. All reservations must be guaranteed to a credit card at time of booking. Full payment will be taken 14 Days prior to arrival from credit card provided. Cancellations within 14 days of arrival will forfeit full payment or one night’s room and taxes. Reservations made after that date will be on a space available basis. Underground parking is available for $12.00/night plus tax for self parking and $26.00 for Valet services.
 Crystal Lodge
4154 Village Green, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4 Canada for meeting attendees at a special rate of $105 CAD single/double plus tax. To receive the special meeting rate, attendees must request a room under the “AMS” block. The special rate will be honored 3 days prior and 3 days after the conference. For reservations, call (800) 667-3363 or email: info@crystal-lodge.com
Reservations must be made prior to Friday, 27 June. All reservations must be guaranteed to a credit card at time of booking. Full payment will be taken 14 Days prior to arrival from credit card provided. Cancellations within 14 days of arrival will forfeit full payment or one night’s room and taxes. Reservations made after that date will be on a space available basis. Underground parking is available for $16.00/night
 Listel Whistler Hotel
4121 Village Green, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4 Canada for meeting attendees at a special rate of $105 CAD single/double plus tax. To receive the special meeting rate, attendees must request a room under the “AMS” block.
For reservations please use the following link:
http://www.secure-res.com/res/vn3/cglogin.aspx?hotelid=2290&rlog=436
Password: AMS2008
Reservations must be made prior to Friday, 27 June and be accompanied by a one-night deposit. Cancellations within 7 days are non-refundable. Reservations made after that date will be on a space available basis. Underground parking is available for $12.00/night plus tax.
We urge you to book at one of the above hotels since revenue from sleeping rooms helps offset other meeting costs and is passed down to meeting attendees in keeping registration rates to a minimum. Please make your reservations early since space is limited.
Getting to Whistler, BC from Vancouver Airport
Driving:
Vancouver Airport to Whistler
The Vancouver-Whistler drive takes about 2 hours, depending on road and traffic conditions.
Travel Time: approximately 2 hours
Distance: approx. 115 kilometres or 70 miles
Seattle to Whistler
Whistler is about a 4 to 5-hour drive from Seattle. The trip to from Seattle to Vancouver takes about 3 hours. The Vancouver-Whistler drive takes about 2 hours, depending on road and traffic conditions.
Travel Time: approximately 4.5 - 5 hours
Distance: approx. 340 kilometres or 215 miles
You can get great Google directions at
http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/getting_here/maps_directions/index.htm
Rental Cars
Enterprise is the official rental car agency for this meeting and special rates are available. Advance reservations may be made on-line at Enterprise.com. Select “Corporate Account” then “Make a reservation”. Then you simply enter this account number 10AT034 and the first three letters of the account name (AME) or by calling Enterprise at 1-800-593-0505. When making a reservation, please mention the AMS Corporate account number.
Bus transportation from Vancouver Airport:
AMS has discounted rates through Perimeter Whistler Express. The cost for one way is $50CAD. A reservation is required and can be made by faxing a form to : 604 266-1628 or on-line through their secure site: www.perimeterbus.com or Email : res@perimeterbus.com.
For information call Toll Free 1 877 317 7788
Please note that in order to receive this special rate you must make a reservation under either 13th Conference on Mountain Meteorology or the 17th Conference on Applied Climatology.
http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/getting_here/index.htm
This link offers a great information in regards to getting to Whistler, BC.
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