TRANSPORTATION

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 travel arrangements into Reno can be made through discounted rates with IEEE Global Travel Services. Reno is approximately two hours from Stanford Sierra Camp and transportation is available from Reno International Airport to the South Lake Tahoe terminus at Horizons Casino via the Tahoe Casino Express.

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS AND DISCOUNTS

Special discounted airfares for IRW are available through IEEE Global Travel Services. Discounts are available with American, Continental and United Airlines. If you are flying on another carrier, contact IEEE Global Travel Services to check for other discounts by calling 1-800-879-4333 (US and Canada) and 1- 732-562-5387 (International) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, or check

http://www.ieeetravelonline.org and click on "Book a Flight." This secure site offers simple and convenient service through which you can search, reserve and ticket your travel anytime, anywhere. Discounts are only available through IEEE Travel Services for air.
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TRAVEL TO/FROM RENO TO SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

The Tahoe Casino Express runs a shuttle from Reno to South Lake Tahoe with departures from Reno on the hour from 10:00 a.m, to 7:00 p.m. and and the travel time is approximately 1½ hours. The shuttle costs $20 each way ($36 round trip) tickets can be purchased at the Tahoe Casino Express counter located in the baggage area in the Reno airport. For more information, Tahoe Casino Express can be reached at 800-446-6128 or check http://www.tahoecasinoexpress.com as schedules are seasonal and subject to change.

The Tahoe Casino Express shuttle leaves the Horizon Casino at South Lake Tahoe and returns to Reno on the following schedule: 3:00 a.m., 4:45, 7:15, 8:45, 9:45, 10:45, 11:45, 12:45 p.m., 1:45, 2:45, 3:45, 4:45, 6:45, and 7:45 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the main cashier's cage in the Horizon Casino.

TRAVEL TO/FROM SOUTH LAKE TAHOE TO STANFORD SIERRA CAMP
Please plan to not arrive earlier than 1 p.m. and have lunch before arrival — there will be no lunch available at the camp on Monday. On the other hand we recommend arriving before dark.

Stanford Sierra Camp offers courtesy transportation for conference attendees from the Horizon Casino between 12 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Registration Day (Monday, Oct. 18). 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. for more information, visit http://www.stanfordalumni.org/learningtravel/sierra/sierra-center/shuttle.html.

ACCOMMODATIONS

The Stanford Sierra Camp (a.k.a Stanford Sierra Conference Center) 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 that 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. Please be aware of the following items:

• 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 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 and there are no telephones in the rooms.

• Please have lunch before you arrive at the camp, there is no lunch available on Monday.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF ATTENDEES

You are expected to come prepared to participate actively in the discussions and meetings by sharing your experiences, concerns, questions, views, technical information, and test data, as appropriate. Your active involvement in the formal, as well as in the informal meetings and activities, is the key ingredient for maximizing the value of the workshop for you and your fellow attendees. Enjoy IRW!

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.