Accommodations

The Stanford Sierra Camp provides an ideal setting for the workshop. The isolated location and the absence of distractions, such as in-room phones and television sets, encourages extensive interaction among the Workshop attendees. Clusters of 2 and 3 bedroom cabins are nestled throughout the pines and cedars along the shoreline of Fallen Leaf Lake. Please note; while each attendee is assigned a bedroom, bathroom facilities within each cabin are shared. Towels and soap are provided. All rooms have decks with magnificent views of Fallen Leaf Lake and surrounding Sierra peaks.

• All participants must stay at the camp during the workshop.

• We cannot accommodate spouses or any companions at the camp.

• Accommodations are not available at the Stanford Camp for any day before or after the workshop.

• Smoking is permitted outdoors only. Smoking is not be permitted in the sleeping or meeting rooms.

• Arrangements can be made for those with special dietary or physical requirements. Please send your requirements with the registration or call 315-339-3968.

• A message board will be available for incoming calls, (530) 541-1244. There are pay telephones for outgoing calls. There are no telephones in the rooms.

What to bring

It may be cold or warm at 6000 feet in the Sierra in October. We recommend that you bring warm clothing and a coat. Comfortable, informal dress is encouraged. No suits, ties, or high heels please. You may want to bring hiking shoes. There are numerous outstanding hiking trails around the camp. A small flashlight would be helpful to find your cabin after dark.

Travel Arrangements

Special discounted airfares for IRW have been negotiated by IEEE Global Travel Services. Please note that this service can be used by attendees traveling from within or outside of the United States and Canada. Discounts are as high as 20% off the lowest published airfares with American, TWA, Continental and United airlines. Special rates have also been negotiated with Avis Rental Car Company. Travel arrangements using the negotiated air carriers or the carriers of your choice can be made through IEEE Global Travel Services by calling between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. EST. Monday through Friday. Within the US and Canada, call 800-879-4333; and outside of the US and Canada, call +1 732-562-5387. Or, visit their on-line travel service web site at www.ieeetravelonline.org. At this secure site you can search, reserve, and ticket your travel anytime, anywhere. You may also fax your requirements to the IEEE Global Travel Services at 732-562-8815. When faxing, please be sure to include your travel dates, departure, return times, phone and fax numbers and mention the IEEE IRW. A Travel Counselor will contact you promptly.

TRANSPORTATION to the camp. The Stanford Sierra Camp is located on Fallen Leaf Lake, a few miles from South Lake Tahoe. The nearest major airport is the Reno International Airport. Reno is approximately two hours from the Stanford Sierra Camp. Currently no commercial flights are available to the South Lake Tahoe Airport.

Transportation is available from Reno International Airport to the South Lake Tahoe terminus at Horizons Casino via the Tahoe Casino Express ($19 or $34 roundtrip). For Tahoe Casino Express schedule details call 800-446-6128, or go http://www.tahoecasinoexpress.com.

Stanford Sierra Camp offers courtesy transportation for conference attendees from the Horizon Casino between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. on Registration Day (Monday, Oct. 20). Return trips to the Casino are offered on the last day of the conference only. If you are planning on using the Casino Express, please notify Stanford Sierra Camp (530-541-1244) at least ONE WEEK prior to your arrival date. If you find yourself stranded, please call the camp at the same number. The IRW Arrangements Committee may be able to provide emergency service to and from the casino.