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2021 Summit Travel/Hotel Information and
Altitude Sickness Warning

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Alliance COVID Safety Protocols for the 2021 Alliance Summit

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September 14 - 16, 2021

Beaver Run Resort and Conference Center

620 Village Rd, Breckenridge, CO 80424

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Hotel Room Block Deadline is August 23rd!

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The conference will begin by noon on September 14 and end around noon on September 16. Keep this in mind when booking hotel rooms. Alliance Members should reference the Pre-Conference Meetings that will take place starting the morning of September 14.

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To make hotel reservations call 1-800-525-2253

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For group rates, please reference group name:

2021 ALLIANCE SUMMIT or 50Y53Q

 

OR Book Rooms Online Here

 

If your company is tax-exempt, you must put in the REMARKS field online that you are tax-exempt.  You will then be emailed a special link to provide the Reservations Department with the tax-exempt information or someone will call you.

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Click here to view detailed information on room types

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Dog friendly rooms are based on availability and must be booked ahead of time.

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The Resort’s standard bedding is queen beds in all units. There are a limited number of rooms with king beds which can be requested when making a reservation, however, specific bedding is not guaranteed. ***No Additional Charge for Double/Triple/Quad Occupancy.***

 

Pending availability, room block RATES are good September 8 - 24, 2021.

 

The Rates listed above do not include the Sales Tax of 12.95% and the Resort Lodging Fee of 5.5%.  Reservations exempt from Sales Tax remain subject to the Resort Fee.

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Questions about the room block can be directed to Kylie Kampbell or call 303-832-1618 x12.

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Free perks include local shuttle service; additional amenities include pet-friendly rooms, an arcade with mini-golf, indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, tennis courts and a spa and oxygen bar, plus a restaurant, a cafe and bars.

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The Victorian core of this former mining town is preserved as the Breckenridge National Historic District, running primarily along Main Street, with colorfully painted buildings from the 1880s and 1890s housing shops, galleries and restaurants.

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Enjoy our conference and make a vacation out of it with reduced rooms rates five days before and after the conference.

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Click here to explore the Official Guide to Breckenridge! Get local advice on events and activities and so much more.

8 Tips to Avoid Altitude Sickness

 

As anyone who has ventured thousands of feet above sea level can attest, altitude sickness can be a real and uncomfortable (sometimes dangerous) condition.

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It packs such a punch, in fact, that most people who vacation in the high country are assaulted with tips to avoid altitude sickness.

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The higher you go, the thinner the air. Get too high too fast, and your body doesn’t get the oxygen it needs. Most people can reach 8,000 feet without experience altitude sickness. But the ailment can strike as “low” as 5,000 feet above sea level. Note: you can buy cans of oxygen at grocery stores, gas stations, and Beaver Run!

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Common altitude sickness symptoms can strike anyone—regardless of their fitness level. They include:

  • Headaches

  • Dizziness

  • Loss of appetite

  • Nausea/vomiting

  • Fatigue/loss of energy

  • Insomnia

 

Tips to avoid altitude sickness in the mountains:

1. Hydrate

This is the best way to help your body adjust to high altitude. Generally the low humidity at altitude keeps the air dry, so you should drink twice as much water as you would at home.

Also keep in mind that you want to add water to your body, not deplete it. At least initially, avoid caffeine and alcohol.

 

2. Replenish

Foods rich in potassium are great for acclimating. Some good staples to eat include broccoli, bananas, avocado, cantaloupe, celery, greens, bran, chocolate, granola, dates, dried fruit, potatoes and tomatoes.

Do your body a favor and decrease salt intake.

Additionally, complex carbohydrates are great for stabilizing your blood sugar and maintaining energy. Eat plenty of whole grains, pasta, fruits, and vegetables.

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3. Easy does it

You will feel the effects of exercise more at altitude than at home. By all means, get after it. But dial back the effort if you’re short of breath, sore, or consistently fatigued.

 

4. Shade yourself

The big sky country of the mountains isn’t a figment of your imagination. There’s less water vapor in the air here, which makes the color of the sky bluer than the sky at home. That’s pretty. It also means there’s 25 percent less protection from the sun. If you don’t lather up with sunscreen—a proper amount to apply is a shot glass worth each time. This is true regardless of your complexion.

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5. Doctor’s orders

If you’re concerned about altitude sickness, visit your doctor before your trip. A doctor can go over common symptoms and may even recommend acetazolamide, also known as Diamox, the most common drug for altitude sickness prevention and treatment. Non-prescriptive antidotes for altitude sickness symptoms include ibuprofen to relieve altitude-induced headaches, and ginger chews, capsules or tea to settle the stomach.

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6. Acclimate

This isn’t just a technical term mountain climbers throw around to sound cool. Adjusting to higher altitude can take a few days.

If you have the time, consider spending a night or two at an intermediate altitude—say, spend a night or two in Denver before heading up to Breckenridge. If that’s not an option, plan calmer activities the first 24-48 hours of your trip.

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7. Prepare

The days might be warm. But when that big ball of fire goes down in the sky, mountain nights are cold. Prepare your body for this temperature swing by bringing extra layers out in the evenings.

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8. Seek help

Whether your symptoms are consistently mildly uncomfortable or they’re acute, altitude sickness is real and can be debilitating.

If attempts to alleviate them don’t work, head to the nearest medical clinic. They are staffed by knowledgeable medical professionals who understand the impacts of altitude on the body and will help.

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Due to limited space and high demand, this is an Alliance Member event or by invite only.

Click HERE to read Alliance's Invitation Policy and to request an invitation to attend.

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