SRI in the Rockies: Location

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Travel and Location

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The 19th annual SRI in the Rockies Conference will be held at The Fairmont Chateau Whistler in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada.

Travel Information

Most attendees will want to fly into the Vancouver, British Columbia airport for their visit to the Fairmont Chateau Whistler.

Airport Shuttle
For your convenience and to aid in your planning, First Affirmative has including round-trip service on the Vancouver International Airport to Whistler Cantrav Coach with 2008 participant registration. To save a space on the shuttle, you must fill out the online Transfer Booking Form by October 11 in addition to your registration. After October 11, you will be responsible for paying for your own transportation. You cannot add this service at the airport. Includes “Meet and Greet” service at the airport and all transfer arrangements.

Continental Airlines
When 20 or more passengers fly to Vancouver, British Columbia for the SRI in the Rockies conference, a discount is available depending on the price of your ticket. For further information, call your travel agent or Continental Airlines MeetingWorks at 800-468-7022 and provide "Z Code: ZDZC" and "Agreement Code: BFHW58". Travel agents must list the Z Code in the Ticket Designator Box and Tour Code Box on the ticket. There is a $15. service fee, per ticket. Valid travel dates: October 21 - November 1, 2008.

To avoid the service fee and gain an additional 3% discount, you may book online. Both Z code and Agreement code (without a space) need to be placed in the Offer Code Box as "ZDZCBFHW58".

Please contact Continental Airlines directly with any questions regarding these discounts: 800-468-7022.

Car Rental:
It is a long drive from the Vancouver airport to Whistler, and it is a confusing route through the middle of downtown Vancouver (no freeways). We highly recommend AGAINST renting a car. Please see “Airport Shuttle” section above.

Whistler is a small town with limited parking. Parking is provided for registered hotel guests at the rate of $25.00 (Cdn) per night. Valet service is also available at a rate of $30.00 (Cdn) per night.

However, if you do choose to rent a car, you may click on this direct link to receive discounted rental car prices through Avis Rent a Car

Lodging Information

The 19th annual SRI in the Rockies Conference will be held at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. Lodging is handled separately from conference registration. The Fairmont has very limited guest room availability left at this late date.

Guest rooms are currently available at the Four Seasons Resort Whistler, the only AAA, Five-Diamond Award resort in Canada. The Four Seasons is just a short 2 minute walk from the Fairmont. Please go the Four Seasons website to learn more about the amenities.

Map of Fairmont and Four Seasons

The discounted conference room rates are: (exclusive of tax)
Superior Room (500 sq. ft.) Deluxe Room (550 sq. ft.) Executive Suite (800 sq. ft.)	$159/night (Canadian) $179/night (Canadian) $229/night (Canadian)

In order to receive these discounted rates, please contact Four Seasons as follows.
Please identify yourself as being with “SRI in the Rockies.”

Phone: 888-935-2460
E-mail: reservations.whi@fourseasons.com
Be sure to include your arrival & departure date, full contact information, number of guests in room and any special requests. The hotel will contact you directly for your credit card information to guarantee the reservation.

Four Seasons cancellation policy: Reservations not cancelled within 7 days of arrival date will forfeit one night’s room and tax.

Please contact the Fairmont if you wish to check on available rooms:

The conference room rate of $159./night (Canadian), exclusive of taxes and service charges, will be in effect for the period from October 21st through November 3rd, 2008. In order to receive the conference discount, you must book your lodging by September 21st, 2008. Please go to the Fairmont website to leave more about the amenities that are available: www.fairmont.com/whistler.

To book a room at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler:
By phone: 800.606.8244
By email: reservations.chateauwhistler@fairmont.com
Or Online

If you are interested in sharing a room, use our room matching service.

Packing Suggestions

Attire for the conference is mountain casual (no ties!) In late October, we can expect cool, dry days and clear, crisp evenings. Most conference events will occur indoors, but you will want to be prepared to enjoy the clean, mountain air. Bring your swimsuit for use in the heated, outdoor pools and hot tubs, as well as shoes and clothing appropriate for your favorite outdoor recreation activities. We will be at about 2,000 feet of elevation, so make sure to bring sunscreen and wear it when outdoors during the day. We suggest that you give your body some time to acclimate to the altitude before drinking alcoholic beverages (at least a day or two). Headaches are a common occurrence among those new to the mountains and are generally due to dehydration, so drink lots of water.

Recreational Activities

A wide range of recreational activities are available. Whistler offers horseback riding, mountain biking, rafting, swimming, hiking, the Vida Wellness Spa (ask about a conference discount), and golf at the award-winning Robert Trent Jones Jr. designer golf course

Meeting Facilities

The Fairmont Chateau Whistler offers over 28,000 square feet of indoor event space. Their facilities and staff have won multiple awards and offer extensive activities for attendees and their families. Their onsite experts will coordinate with SRI in the Rockies staff to meet audiovisual needs, create meals and address every detail of conference production.

Resort Maps

Our resort map illustrates the meeting rooms and their orientation relative to guest rooms, pools, restaurants, golf course, and other resort features.

Ride & Room Sharing

Want to share a ride or share a room? Please visit our forum for connecting with other attendees.

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