High Country Conference Center
201 West Butler AvenueFlagstaff, AZ 86001
928-523-9521
We are looking forward to welcoming you to Flagstaff for ICOTS9. Here are a few things that we thought you should know for your arrival in Flagstaff.
If you are flying in to Phoenix and are not renting a car, shuttle service to Flagstaff is available via ArizonaShuttle.com by online or phone reservation 1-800-888-2749. Please note that default shuttle service from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is to select locations in Flagstaff (the Amtrak train station, and two locations on the NAU campus). To be taken directly to your hotel, requires that you book shuttle service (online or by telephone) AND that you call the telephone number above by 6:00pm MST (local time) at least 1 day in advance to arrange drop-off at your hotel. Arrangements for hotel drop-off (and pick-up) cannot currently be made online, and there is an additional charge for this service. For more information go to their Home Pick-Up page. Be sure to reserve your shuttle in advance.
If you are registered for a pre-conference workshop on July 12 or 13: You can go directly to the workshop location. Your registration materials will be available for you at the workshop location. All workshops will be held on the second and third floors of the Health and Learning Center (HLC) on the campus of Northern Arizona University (NAU). The HLC is building #25 on campus maps and is located on South San Francisco Street, on the eastern edge of the NAU campus. All workshops include refreshments at morning and afternoon breaks. Lunch will be provided for participants in workshops A1, C, and G.
** Sedona round trip $30
** Local Flagstaff attractions round trip $10 (excludes admission charge, where applicable)
See you in Flagstaff!
Local Organizing Committee
Roxy Peck, Roy St. Laurent, Brent Burch, Allan Rossman, Ron Wasserstein
Getting to Flagstaff and your hotel:
If you are flying directly in to Flagstaff, taxi service is available at the airport. Several of the conference hotels have complimentary shuttle service as well, so check with your hotel website to see if this service is available.If you are flying in to Phoenix and are not renting a car, shuttle service to Flagstaff is available via ArizonaShuttle.com by online or phone reservation 1-800-888-2749. Please note that default shuttle service from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is to select locations in Flagstaff (the Amtrak train station, and two locations on the NAU campus). To be taken directly to your hotel, requires that you book shuttle service (online or by telephone) AND that you call the telephone number above by 6:00pm MST (local time) at least 1 day in advance to arrange drop-off at your hotel. Arrangements for hotel drop-off (and pick-up) cannot currently be made online, and there is an additional charge for this service. For more information go to their Home Pick-Up page. Be sure to reserve your shuttle in advance.
Conference Registration
ICOTS9 is being held at the High Country Conference Center (201 Butler Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona) which is adjacent to the Drury Inn. Registration will be in the lobby and will be open on Sunday, July 13 from 14:00 to 18:00 prior to the Opening Reception. You can pick up your conference materials at the registration desk. The registration desk will also be open from 7:00 to 18:00 on Monday July 14, and 8:30 to 18:00 on Tuesday to Friday.If you are registered for a pre-conference workshop on July 12 or 13: You can go directly to the workshop location. Your registration materials will be available for you at the workshop location. All workshops will be held on the second and third floors of the Health and Learning Center (HLC) on the campus of Northern Arizona University (NAU). The HLC is building #25 on campus maps and is located on South San Francisco Street, on the eastern edge of the NAU campus. All workshops include refreshments at morning and afternoon breaks. Lunch will be provided for participants in workshops A1, C, and G.
Parking at High Country Conference Center
Free parking is available in the parking structure adjacent to the conference center.Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast and lunch are provided at the conference center on Monday to Friday as part of the conference registration.Local Attractions and Sedona Shuttle
For ICOTS participants and accompanying persons (need not be registered as a guest to book shuttle service). On Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, ticketed shuttle service will be available. A Sedona shuttle is available each of these days, the schedule for local attractions will differ from day to day. Monday destinations will be Sedona (www.visitsedona.com), the Museum of Northern Arizona (www.musnaz.org), and Walnut Canyon National Monument (www.nps.gov/waca/index.htm). For tickets and schedule, visit the registration desk. Be sure to book on Sunday if you are interested in the Monday morning shuttle to Sedona or other Monday destinations!** Sedona round trip $30
** Local Flagstaff attractions round trip $10 (excludes admission charge, where applicable)
Wednesday Excursions
There are still a few seats available on the excursions to Grand Canyon, Sedona with Jeep Ride, and Three Monuments. Visit the registration desk to purchase tickets. Visit the ICOTS website for excursion details.Banquet
There are still tickets available for the banquet on Thursday evening. Visit the registration desk to purchase tickets.Native American Art Show / Vendors
Be sure to check out the Native American art show / vendors on Tuesday from 10:00 – 15:00 in the conference center lobby. Meet the artists who will be displaying handcrafted jewelry, pottery, carvings and paintings which will also be available for sale.See you in Flagstaff!
Local Organizing Committee
Roxy Peck, Roy St. Laurent, Brent Burch, Allan Rossman, Ron Wasserstein
| Liability and Insurance | All participants are reminded that neither the Local Organizing Committee nor the High Country Conference Center are liable for any losses, accidents, or damage to persons or private property. Participants and accompanying persons should make their own arrangements with respect to health and travel insurance. |
| Continental Breakfast, Lunch and Coffee Breaks | A continental breakfast, mid-morning break, lunch, and afternoon break will be served free of charge to participants wearing conference identification badges each day at the High Country Conference Center |
| Money Exchange | The U.S. legal tender is the U.S. dollar $. Visitors are advised to exchange foreign currency prior to arriving in Flagstaff, for example at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. |
| Automatic Cash Dispensers | Automatic teller machines (ATMs) are easily accessible in Flagstaff, and there is an ATM located in the conference venue. ATMs accepting Visa, MasterCard, American Express credit cards are situated at all banks in Flagstaff. |
| Credit Cards | Major credit cards such as American Express, Visa, and MasterCard are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants and shops. |
| Electricity | Electricity in the U.S. is 120V, 60Hz. Type A plugs are used. |
| Drinking Water | Tap water is safe to drink in Arizona. |
| Time | Most of Arizona (including Flagstaff and Phoenix), observes U.S. Mountain Standard Time, seven hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), year round including the summer months. |
| Weather | Located at 7,000 feet (2100 m) above sea level, the weather in Flagstaff in mid-July generally consists of warm days and cool evenings. Due to its high-elevation, there is substantial variation between daytime highs and night time lows: the average daily high temperature in mid-July is 82 F (28 C), the average nightly low temperature is 51 F (11 C). Beginning the second week of July, brief rain showers and thunder storms are common in the early to mid-afternoon. |
| Public Transportation | The High Country Conference Center is located ½ mile south of downtown Flagstaff. The city bus system, Mountain Line, has several routes (Routes 3, 4 and 7) with bus stops a 5 minute walk east of the HCCC, near the corner of W. Butler Av. and S. San Francisco St. Fares are $1.25 for a single ride, or $2.50 for a Regular Day Pass (unlimited rides) and may be purchased from the bus driver. Exact change is required. More information |
By Train
Flagstaff is accessible by train on a limited basis. The AMTRAK Southwest Chief makes two daily stops in Flagstaff: from the west, originating in Los Angeles (566 miles, 911 km from Flagstaff); and from the east originating in Chicago (1700 miles, 2736 km from Flagstaff). See AMTRAK for more information. The AMTRAK station is located in downtown Flagstaff, one mile (1.6 km) by taxi from the High Country Conference Center, or ½ mile by foot.By Car
From the SOUTH:• Phoenix, AZ (150 miles, 241 km) via I-17 N (other routes possible)
From the WEST:
• Los Angeles, CA (466 miles, 750 km) via I-40 E (other routes possible)
• Las Vegas, NV (250 miles, 402) via US-93 S and I-40 E
From the EAST
• Albuquerque, NM (327 miles, 525 km) via I-40 W
By Plane
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (airport code PHX), located 150 miles (241 km) south of Flagstaff is the closest international airport to Flagstaff. PHX is served by all major U.S. domestic and intercontinental airlines.Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (airport code FLG) is a small airport located 5 miles (8 km) south of the High Country Conference Center. Flights into FLG are provided by a single commercial airline: U.S. Airways. All flights connecting to FLG pass through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Other international airports in the vicinity of Flagstaff are McCarran International Airport (airport code LAS) in Las Vegas, Nevada, 250 miles west of Flagstaff; and Albuquerque International Sunport (airport code ABQ) in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 330 miles east.
Transfers from/to Airports and Transportation:
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport: taxi service is available from Flagstaff airport to the conference hotels. Several conference hotels offer complimentary shuttle service from/to the Flagstaff Airport.For visitors arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, shuttle service to Flagstaff is available via ArizonaShuttle.com by online or phone reservation 1-800-888-2749. Please note that default shuttle service from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is to select locations in Flagstaff (the Amtrak train station, and two locations on the NAU campus). To be taken directly to your hotel, requires that you book shuttle service (online or by telephone) AND that you call the telephone number above by 6:00pm MST (local time) at least 1 day in advance to arrange drop-off at your hotel. Arrangements for hotel drop-off (and pick-up) cannot currently be made online, and there is an additional charge for this service. For more information go to their Home Pick-Up page.
Visitors may wish to rent a car while exploring the scenic wonders of northern Arizona and the American southwest. Rental cars are available from all major car rental companies at both the Flagstaff (FLG) and Phoenix (PHX) airports.
More information about transportation options in the Flagstaff area
Personal well-being
Flagstaff is located in northern Arizona at an elevation of 7000ft (2100 m). Due to the combination of low humidity and high elevation, it is highly recommended that you drink plenty of water during your visit to the area. Furthermore, it is advisable to wear sunscreen and other sun protection (such as a hat) while spending time outside. Flagstaff can also experience heavy rain in July, so it’s wise to have access to rain gear.National Parks
There are many opportunities to explore the scenic southwestern United States either before or after the conference. Four popular National Parks in the area are:- Grand Canyon National Park (80 miles, 129 km from Flagstaff)
- Zion National Park (218 miles, 383 km)
- Bryce Canyon National Park (280 miles, 450 km)
- Mesa Verde National Park (276 miles, 445 km)
If you plan to visit a National Park and would like to stay overnight at a lodge in the park, we recommend that you make a reservation as soon as possible, because availability is very limited. Make plans early if you intend to stay overnight in a nearby National Park — do not wait until after you have registered for the conference to make lodging reservations! In addition, guided tours within a park may fill up early, so make reservations as far in advance as you can.
For more information, visit the website for the national park of interest and choose the “Plan Your Visit” tab to find information about lodging options within the park. For most parks, other lodging options are also available nearby, and typically do not fill up as quickly. For example, lodging near Grand Canyon is available in Tusayan, one mile south of the park main entrance.
National Monuments
A variety of interesting National Monuments (NMs) are also within driving distance of Flagstaff:- Pueblos, cliff dwellings and other living arrangements of ancient indigenous peoples are featured at Walnut Canyon NM (14 miles, 23 km), Wupatki NM (45 miles, 72 km), Montezuma Castle NM (55 miles, 88 km), Tuzigoot NM (68 miles, 110 km), and Canyon De Chelly NM (216 miles, 350 km).
- Near Wupatki, the cinder cone remains of an ancient volcano are featured at Sunset Crater Volcano NM (21 miles, 38 km).
Other attractions
- The Museum of Northern Arizona (3.4 miles, 5.5 km) showcases the anthropological, biological, and geological history of northern Arizona, as well as featuring fine art of the Native tribes (Hopi, Navajo, Zuni and others) of the region.
- Lowell Observatory (1.3 miles, 2 km) on Mars Hill just west of downtown Flagstaff is a research observatory and associated museum where visitors can learn about the discovery of Pluto made there, and peer through the telescope that Percival Lowell used to identify canals on Mars.
Just south of Flagstaff, visitors can drive highway US-89A through Oak Creek Canyon to Sedona, Arizona (29 miles, 47 km) to enjoy spectacular views of the red rock (sandstone) formations rivaling in beauty many national parks. Opportunities to hike and shop in Sedona attract tourists from all over the world.