Arrival and departure airport: Bozeman, MT (BZN)

Arrival and departure dates: Monday (3/21) and Sunday (3/27) are considered arrival and departure days. Lectures, panel discussions, and reviews will take place starting Tuesday (3/22) and concluding Saturday (3/26). Charcoal Book Club will provide three meals per day starting with dinner Monday (3/21) through breakfast Sunday (3/27).

Transportation: We will be providing a shuttle from Bozeman Airport to Chico Hot Springs on Monday (3/21) and Sunday (3/27). The times are listed on the Shuttle Reservations page. If you are interested in having your own transportation, we suggest renting a car from one of the airport car rental locations.

Hotel Check-in and Registration 
Hotel check-in begins at 3 pm. Head to the Main Lodge and check into your room using your full name. Attendees are responsible for any room incidentals. You will be asked to provide a credit card upon check-in. After check-in, take a few moments to settle into your room and then head towards the Conference Center for Registration check-in where you will receive your welcome packet and event itinerary. 

Covid Policy
Out of an abundance of caution for our community, we are encouraging all event staff, attendees, speakers, and reviewers to be vaccinated or obtain a negative Covid-19 test within 72 hours of the event. If you wish to send proof of vaccination and/or negative test results you may do so by sending a photo of your vaccination card or test to Caitie@chicoreview.com or at Registration upon arrival.

In accordance with the State of Montana and Chico Hot Springs, face coverings are optional. Personal use is at the discretion of each attendee.

Weather
Weather conditions are predicted to see temperature highs in the low 50’s °F and lows in the mid-20’s with a chance of snow. The Conference Center is located outside the Main Lodge, so please pack accordingly.

Suggested Packing List

Montana can be quite blustery and very dry

• Layers (windbreaker, thermal base, top shell), boots, sturdy shoes for hiking

• Bathing suit, cover, and pool-side shoes for the hot springs

• Reusable water bottle

• Chapstick

• Lotion

• Notebook

• Pen

• Camera(s)

• Binoculars 

Nearby Attractions
You could stay happily on-site at Chico Hot Springs for the entire time. They've got two restaurants, a saloon, a spa, and plenty of outdoor activities like snowshoeing, dogsledding, and more—all of which you can check out on the Chico Hot Springs Website.

Of course, there’s also plenty to get into in Livingston (tons of great restaurant, cafés, and bars) and in the north section of Yellowstone National Park (like the Boiling River). Keep in mind that Monday—Thursday is going to be packed with lectures, Q&As, and reviews from breakfast until dinner—and it’s up to you if you’d like to rent a car and explore the area. 

If you have any questions that weren’t covered above, feel free to drop us a line and I'll do my absolute best to respond promptly.