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AFT Channel Partner Summit Information Packet Included in this packet: AFT Contact Information Transportation Driving Directions To the Mining Exchange Hotel from Colorado Springs Airport Driving

1 AFT Channel Partner Summit Information Packet Included in this packet: AFT Contact Information Transportation Driving Directions To the Mining Exchange Hotel from Colorado Springs Airport Driving Directions To the Mining Exchange Hotel from Denver International Airport Tipping Guidelines Suggested Items to Pack Tips to Avoid High Altitude Sickness and Sunburn Summit Agenda* Summit Transportation Schedule* Training Agenda* Downtown Colorado Springs Map* Pikes Peak Region Attractions & Activities* Colorado Springs/Pikes Peak Region 2015 Vacation Planner* * Provided at check-in

2 AFT Contact Information (Mobile numbers) If you have any problems or questions as you are on your way to, or attending the AFT Summit, contact: Trey Walters, President, (719) , Reinaldo Pinto, Global Sales Manager, (719) , The Summit meetings will be held at: The Mining Exchange Hotel Platinum Ballroom 8 South Nevada Ave. Colorado Springs, CO

3 Transportation and Directions AFT will provide transportation to and from all of our social events during the week. You only need arrange your transportation to the hotel and back to the airport when you depart. Some options are listed below. From the Colorado Springs Airport (recommended): The Colorado Springs Airport is km (11.03 miles) from the Mining Exchange Hotel. 1. Gray Line - One-way transfer Colorado Springs Airport 3 Person Sedan - $90 6 Person SUV - $125 If you would like to make a reservation contact: Joanie Strehl joanie@coloradograyline.com 2. Taxi Service - Colorado Springs Airport The fare is approximately $35 in light traffic, up to $50 in heavy traffic (includes tip). Yellow Cab , Springs Cab: , 3. Car Rental Service Colorado Springs Airport Ask the airport information desk if you need assistance. From Denver International Airport: Denver International Airport is km (87.72 miles) from the Mining Exchange Hotel. 1. Gray Line - One-way transfer Denver Airport 3 Person Sedan - $295 6 Person SUV - $395 If you would like to make a reservation contact: Joanie Strehl joanie@coloradograyline.com 2. Shuttle Service - Denver to/from Colorado Springs The fare is approximately $50 one-way. Colorado Springs Shuttle: , Front Range Shuttle: ,

4 3. Taxi Service - Denver International Airport You may hire a taxi at Jeppesen Terminal Level 5, Island 1, outside doors (east side) and (west side). Ask the airport information desk if you need assistance. The cost varies but will be approximately $ each way. 4. Car Rental Service Denver International Airport Ask the airport information desk if you need assistance.

Driving Directions to the Mining Exchange Hotel from Colorado Springs Airport 1. Start out going east on Milton E Proby Pkwy toward Cell phone waiting area. 1.7 km 2.

5 Driving Directions to the Mining Exchange Hotel from Colorado Springs Airport 1. Start out going east on Milton E Proby Pkwy toward Cell phone waiting area. 1.7 km 2. Turn slight left toward Long Term Parking/Airport Exit. 0.8 km 3. Turn slight left onto Milton E Proby Pkwy. 3.5 km 4. Milton E Proby Pkwy becomes Milton E. Proby Pkwy. 0.5 km 5. Turn right onto Hancock Expy. 8.2 km 6. Hancock Expy becomes S Hancock Ave. 1.5 km 7. Turn left onto E Pikes Peak Ave. E Pikes Peak Ave is 0.3 kilometers past E Cucharras St CIRCLE K is on the corner If you are on N Hancock Ave and reach E Kiowa St you've gone a little too far 1.0 km

6 8. Turn right to stay on E Pikes Peak Ave. E Pikes Peak Ave is 0.4 kilometers past N Prospect St If you are on E Colorado Ave and reach S Wahsatch Ave you've gone about 0.2 kilometers too far 0.05 km 9. Take the 1st left to stay on E Pikes Peak Ave. If you are on N Corona St and reach E Kiowa St you've gone a little too far 0.5 km 10. Turn left onto S Nevada Ave/I-25 Bus S/US-85 Bus S/US-87 Bus S. The Mining Exchange, A Wyndham Grand Hotel is on the corner If you reach N Tejon St you've gone a little too far 0.05 km S NEVADA AVE is on the right

Driving Directions to the Mining Exchange Hotel from Denver International Airport 1. Start out going north on Peña Blvd. 0.03 km 2. Take Peña Blvd toward Terminal East. 1.6 km 3.

7 Driving Directions to the Mining Exchange Hotel from Denver International Airport 1. Start out going north on Peña Blvd km 2. Take Peña Blvd toward Terminal East. 1.6 km 3. Turn slight left to stay on Peña Blvd. 8.3 km 4. Merge onto E-470 S via EXIT 6Atoward I-70 (Portions toll) km 5. Take the I-25 exit, EXIT 1A, toward Colo Springs/Denver. 0.3 km 6. Merge onto I-25 S/US-87 S via the ramp on the left toward Colo Spgs km 7. Take the Bijou Street exit, EXIT142, toward Downtown. 0.4 km

8 8. Keep left to take the ramp toward CHAMBER OF COMMERCE km 9. Turn left onto W Bijou St. Clarion Hotel Colorado Springs is on the corner 0.3 km 10. Turn slight right onto N Sierra Madre St. St Mary's Cathedral is on the corner 0.04 km 11. Turn slight right onto W Kiowa St. St Mary's Cathedral is on the corner 0.6 km 12. Turn right onto N Nevada Ave/I-25 Bus S/US-85 Bus S/US-87 Bus S. N Nevada Ave is just past N Tejon St The Underground Pub and Avenue Cafe is on the corner If you reach N Weber St you've gone about 0.1 kilometers too far 0.2 km S NEVADA AVE is on the right.

9 Tipping Guidelines Accepted American Tipping: If you have food delivered from an outside restaurant to your room: 10% of the order If you have room service delivered from the hotel: $2 to $5 to the delivery person (depending on size of order) or 15% of total order If you go out to a restaurant or eat in the hotel s restaurant: 15% of the total order Baggage handling if a hotel worker handles your bag to your room, a tip of $1 per bag is typical If you take a taxi: 10% of the fare to the driver If you hire a tour guide for a personalized tour: 10% to the tour guide If you take a shuttle bus from Denver Airport to Colorado Springs, tipping is not necessary. A tip of $5 is acceptable if you want to tip. Suggested Items to Pack Clothing: Attire for the Summit is business casual. While this is acceptable at all Summit events, you may want to have additional casual clothing for some of the social activities. In addition, bring something warm for the evenings as we will be outside. Shoes: Be sure that you have comfortable shoes. Some of our social activities will involve a bit of walking. Marketing Literature: Please bring some samples of your marketing literature for AFT products Electrical/Plug Converters: Simple plug adapters should work for your computer, but keep in mind that for some other items, such as phone chargers, transformers may be necessary. Camera Binoculars: You may want to see the Rodeo action close up. TIPS TO AVOID ALTITUDE SICKNESS

10 8 Tips to Avoid Altitude Sickness By Rachel Walker (Snow.com) As anyone who has ventured thousands of feet above sea level can attest, altitude sickness can be a real and uncomfortable (sometimes dangerous) condition. It packs such a punch, in fact, that most people who vacation in the high country are assaulted with tips to avoid altitude sickness. Trust me. Even though I live in Colorado year round and my body is relatively acclimated, I always experience a change when we go to the mountains. I follow my own tips to ease my body through the physical shock of oxygen deprivation, aridity, and a powerful sun. The higher you go, the thinner the air. Get too high too fast, and your body doesn t get the oxygen it needs. Most people can reach 8,000 feet without experience altitude sickness. But the ailment can strike as low as 5,000 feet above sea level. Common altitude sickness symptoms can strike anyone regardless of their fitness level. They include: Headaches Dizziness Loss of appetite Nausea/vomiting Fatigue/loss of energy Insomnia Without further ado, I present my perennial tips to avoid altitude sickness in the mountains: 1. Hydrate This is the best way to help your body adjust to high altitude. Generally the low humidity at altitude keeps the air dry, so you should drink twice as much water as you would at home. Also keep in mind that you want to add water to your body, not deplete it. At least initially, avoid caffeine and alcohol.

11 2. Replenish Foods rich in potassium are great for acclimating. Some good staples to eat include broccoli, bananas, avocado, cantaloupe, celery, greens, bran, chocolate, granola, dates, dried fruit, potatoes and tomatoes. Do your body a favor and decrease salt intake. Additionally, complex carbohydrates are great for stabilizing your blood sugar and maintaining energy. Eat plenty of whole grains, pasta, fruits, and vegetables. 3. Easy does it You ve been planning an epic winter vacation for months. But this is the first time you ve logged any time above 6,000 feet. You will feel the effects of exercise more at altitude than at home. By all means, get after it. But dial back the effort if you re short of breath, sore, or consistently fatigued. 4. Shade yourself The big sky country of the mountains isn t a figment of your imagination. There s less water vapor in the air here, which makes the color of the sky bluer than the sky at home. That s pretty. It also means there s 25 percent less protection from the sun. If you don t lather up with sunscreen a proper amount to apply is a shot glass worth each time you burn. This is true regardless of your complexion. 5. Doctor s orders If you re concerned about altitude sickness, visit your doctor before your trip. She can go over common symptoms and may even recommend acetazolamide, also known as Diamox, the most common drug for altitude sickness prevention and treatment. Non-prescriptive antidotes for altitude sickness symptoms include ibuprofen to relieve altitudeinduced headaches, and ginger chews, capsules or tea to settle the stomach. 6. Acclimate This isn t just a technical term mountain climbers throw around to sound cool. Adjusting to higher altitude can take a few days. It s a good idea to plan calmer activities the first hours of your trip. 7. Prepare The days might be warm. But when that big ball of fire goes down in the sky, mountain nights are cold.

12 Prepare your body for this Jekyll/Hyde temperature swing by bringing extra layers out in the evenings. 8. Seek help Whether your symptoms are consistently mildly uncomfortable or they re acute, altitude sickness is real and can be debilitating. If attempts to alleviate them don t work, head to the nearest medical clinic. They are staffed by knowledgeable medical professionals who understand the impacts of altitude on the body and will help.

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