Snowbird, Utah is in the heart of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Little Cottonwood Canyon, one mile down canyon from Alta. Snowbird’s base elevation, at the Snowbird Center, is 8,100 feet. Snowbird’s highest point is at Hidden Peak, where the tram docks—a whopping 11,000 feet. All conference functions will be held at Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort.   It is a large, four seasons resort with plenty of space for networking, private meetings, social events with outstanding meeting rooms.

Rooms at The Cliff Lodge (part of the Snowbird Resort) may be reserved through the hotel, at the discounted rate of $119.00 single/double.

PLEASE NOTE: If you register online you will be required to pay for the whole stay at that time. If you call the 800 number to make a reservation you can guarantee your stay with a one night deposit. Snowbird's cancellation policy is 48 hours prior to arrival.

• Online Registration: go to www.snowbird.com, under ‘Buy Online” select lodging, input dates and enter the group code 2AY56Z.
• Telephone Registration: Call Snowbird at 800-453-3000 and give them the group code 2AY56Z and tell them you are attending the AWRA 2009 Summer Conference

Guests can also book ground shuttles once flights are confirmed by phone or on-line. The shuttle fee will be $68.00 per adult round trip ($35.00 one way) and children 12 and under will be $46.00 round trip ($23.00 one way). Shuttles reservations can be confirmed up until one day prior to the arrival date.

The Salt Lake International Airport is 29 miles from Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort. If traveling by freeway, it takes approximately 40-45 minutes to reach Snowbird from Salt Lake City.