When is NARAM2000 going to be held?

July 29 - August 4, 2000

Where is NARAM2000 going to take place?

The selected launch site is a few miles west of Estes Industries (Penrose) and 5 miles east of Canon City at the intersections of US Highway 50 and Colorado Highway 67 (N38d26m17s W105d06m49s, elevation 5,500 feet above sea level). This property has been graciously provided to us by the owner, Vern Estes.

The map to the left is a MapQuest map of the Canon City area. The launch site is at the intersection of Highway 50 and Highway 67, approximately 4 - 5 miles from Canon City. We'll get some more detailed maps of the area on-line soon.

Headquarters for the event will be located at the Canon Inn, located at 3075 E. Highway 50, Canon City, CO 81212. The Canon Inn is a full service hotel with two restaurants; one lounge; full banquet and meeting facilities; six hot tubs; a full size pool; and over 160 rooms. We don't yet have a firm price confirmation, but this years rates for the same time of year are about $73/night based on double occupancy. $68/night for singles. It is highly recommeded that you make your reservations early. You can call the Canon Inn at 719-275-8676 or toll free at 1-800-525-7727 (Fax: 719-275-8675). Make sure you tell them you're booking a room for NARAM2000 when you talk to them.

For more information about lodging options, check out the lodging page.

During the Month of July this area has an average high temperature of 93 degrees and a low of 61 degrees. The record high is 106, while the record low is 44. There is an average precipitation of 2.09 inches in the month of July, with nine days having some sort of precipitation.

Some Tips: You will want to get/bring good sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, closed toe shoes are recommended due to the small cactus in the area. Above all, drink lots of water - it's very easy to become dehydrated at this altitude.

Travel Considerations: If you'll be flying in, check out prices at all the airports (Denver International, Colorado Springs, Pueblo). It is often cheaper to fly from Colorado Springs (and it's closer) than it is Denver International.

What events will be held?

The sport launch starts the weekend before the contest and runs the entire seven days of the event. All launches will be limited to 1500 grams (3.3 lbs.) and 125 grams of propellant. Click here for more waiver information.

The contest launches will take place Monday (July 31) - Friday (August 4). The following events have been selected:

• Research and Development
• Giant Sport Scale
• D Engine Superroc Altitude
• 4XA Engine Cluster Altitude (no airstarts and no boosted darts allowed)
• C Engine Eggloft Duration
• 1/4A Engine Parachute Duration (Multi-round)
• A Engine Boost Glider Duration
• B Engine Streamer Duration
• 1/2A Engine Helicopter Duration
• D Engine Rocket Glider Duration

More detailed information can be found about all the events by clicking here.

Fun Events

• HPR - Level I, II and III Scale
• More events to be announced (we've got to get the details worked out)

At this time, the clubs are setting up a variety of special events to coincide with the NARAM launches. This will include tours of the factories where the real space launch vehicles are assembled. More information on these activities and other exciting events will be forthcoming.

Who is hosting NARAM2000?

NARAM2000 is being run as a group effort by three local rocketry clubs. Two NAR sections, CRASH (Colorado Rocketry Association of Space Hobbyists) and COSROCS (Colorado Springs Rocket Society), and Tripoli Colorado.

You can reach the NARAM 2000 members by mail at:

NARAM 42/2000
9678-B E. Arapahoe Rd.
Box 113
Englewood, CO 80112

Links to other related sites:

• National Association of Rocketry
• Rocketry Online
• The Aerospace Education Alliance