Travel InformationPLEASE SEE UPDATED INFORMATION UNDER THE VISA WAIVER PROGRAM Transportation- DIA There are a variety of different transportation options to get from the Airport to the Resort. If you are arriving in Denver International Airport, please view their ground transportation page to find information about Limousine services, charter buses, and shuttle buses. We have made special arrangements with #1 AAA Above Aiport Shuttles for a group rate ($35.00 one way) for regularly scheduled shuttles to and from Colorado Springs. Please visit their reservation page to reserve online and provide your flight information.
If you prefer to rent your own vehicle and drive to the resort, Denver International Airport has ten different rental companies with service desks located in the Jeppesen Terminal, Level 5. Each company provides a free shuttle to their rental facility. To obtain a list of companies and their phone numbers, please visit the Denver International Airport website.
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If you are arriving at the Colorado Springs Airport, the Cheyenne Resort provides shuttle service to and from the airport for a cost of $15 one way or $25 round trip. To reserve the shuttle, please make a note at time of reservation in the comments section provided on the same page where your credit card information is entered. Alterntively, you can e-mail Brenda Lyons at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
However, if you would rather rent a vehicle, Colorado Springs Airport conveniently provides six on-site rental companies. Their service desks may be found in the baggage claim area. To see a list of companies and their phone numbers, please visit the Colorado Springs Airport website.
International TravelersVisa Information
If you are traveling to the conference from another country, you may need to obtain a visa before you may enter the United States. In order to find out if a visa is needed to attend the Soil Organic Matter conference, please visit the International Visitors Office. If you do need a visa, please realize that this can be a long process. The average wait time to begin processing is four months, with an additional month to process the paperwork As soon as you decide to attend, please begin the steps to apply for a visa. Visa Waiver Program
The United States has recently enacted the Visa Waiver Program. With this program, citizens of 27 countries that will be in the United States for less than 90 days for business or tourism only need to show a passport. This passport must be valid for at least six months after your intended stay in the United States. It must also be machine readable. For additional information, please visit the Department of State Visa Waiver Program website.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Recent tightenings in security have changed the way the Visa Waiver Program works. Citizens from participating countries now need a Travel Authorization. This is a relativly simple process that can be completed at the Electronic System for Travel Authorization website. It will take up to 72 hours for the Authorization to be processed, so it is recommended that steps are taken to begin the forms as soon as possible. Please visit the United States' page on frequently asked questions for further help and information. US-Visit Program
Due to a new program enacted in 2004, some foreign travelers are required to have their two index fingers scanned and provide a digital headshot to prove their identity once they arrive at their destination. Even citizens under the Visa Waiver Program are required to provide this information. For more details, please visit the Department of Homeland Security website.
Weather This year’s Soil Organic Matter Conference will be held in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado. Colorado Springs sits more than a mile high with an elevation of 6,035 feet above sea level. In the summer, Colorado Springs experiences low humidity and an average temperature of 80° F. Cooler clothing is recommend for daytime adventures. However, the higher elevation of the city makes the evenings rather chilly. A light jacket or windbreaker is typically all that is needed in the evenings.
Security Due to tightened airline security, certain items have been restricted or banned from passenger’s carry-on baggage. A full list can be found at the Transportation Security Administration website. In general, these items can be placed in checked luggage, but not carry-on baggage. If you mistakenly bring a banned item with your carry-on luggage, Security is unable to keep the item for you. However, the airport does have a post office located close to the security checkpoint. You may step out of line and mail the item to yourself.
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