2024 ASPECT Hackathon

High Altitude

The Mountain Campus is high up in the mountains of Colorado at approximately 9000 feet (2700 meters).  You should take the following precautions:

• Wear sun screen. Bring a sufficient supply for 10 days.
• The air is dry. Bring a water bottle. Carry it around each day and don't forget to hydrate.
• Expect overnight frost.
• Take it easy the first few days until you acclimatize.

Be aware of the symptoms of altitude sickness. For the mildest form, acute mountain sickness (AMS) these include:

• Headache (this is the most common symptom).
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Loss of appetite.
• Fatigue, even when resting.
• Malaise (a noticeable “unwell” feeling).
• Trouble sleeping.
• Dizziness or lightheadedness.
• Vision changes (while rare, these usually indicate more severe altitude sickness, and are due to blood vessel ruptures in your retinas).

Transportation

All participants should plan on flying roundtrip to Denver (DEN) or Fort Collins/Loveland (FNL) arriving Tuesday May 28 and departing Friday May 7. Please plan on an afternoon arrival before 2p. Check-in time is 4 pm.  The event begins after dinner (dinner provided).

Group transportation upon arrival will be provided. 

Transportation for very late arrivals or very early departures must be prearranged.

All participants are expected to stay the duration of the event.

Travel support is available to cover most of transportation costs. Please apply when registering.

Please indicate on the registration form if you need special assistance due to a disability during your stay.

Travel Reimbursements

Participants will be reimbursed up to their offer amount for transportation expenses only. Transportation upon arrival will be covered as a group expense and is not reimbursable.

All attendees must apply for Travel Support when applying to cover both individual and group expenses including Lodging and Food.

All travel must be registered with UC Davis. Please see your email for instructions.

Please see Reimbursement for complete instructions and forms for domestic and Foreign Travelers.

Lodging

All rooms are shared (2 persons) with shared bathrooms.  Bed types may include bunkbeds. Rooming arrangements are preassigned. Mutual roommate requests are accepted.

Laundry is available on site.

Linens are provided. Please remember to bring your own toiletries - soap, shampoo, etc.

Check in time is 4 pm.  

Check out time is  11 am.

All participants are required to read the CSU Mount Campus rules before arrival.  CSU Mountain Campus is a drug and smoke free facility.

Food

Food is provided by CSU Mountain Campus dining services.  Dietary accommodations can be made on a limited basis. See their website for more information.

Clothing

The region has a range of recreational activities. We recommend bringing a pair of hiking shoes, hat, swimsuit and towel, sunscreen, and whatever else you need to enjoy mountain weather.  Bring clothes that you can layer for chilly mornings. Please check with us before bringing bulky items.