Salt Lake City Information

The symposium will take place at the Cleone Peterson Eccles Alumni House at the University of Utah on Thursday, May 22. We encourage participants traveling from out of state to book their hotel at the University Guest House & Conference Center. Please contact University of Utah Conference & Event Management department (cgrant@conferences.utah.edu) with any questions.

Conference Venue Address:
Cleone Peterson Eccles Alumni House
155 South Central Campus Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION

Parking is available at the Alumni House during the symposium. The parking lot north of the Alumni House has been rented for attendees and parking permits/passes will not be necessary.  Unfortunately, there will be several road construction projects happening near the Alumni House that will result in traffic delays.  Attendees driving to the Alumni House should reference the directional map linked below and adjust your travel plans accordingly.  

Alumni House Parking Map

Utah Transit Authority TRAX Light Rail: The University of Utah and Cleone Peterson Eccles Alumni House are situated on the TRAX Red line. Attendees who are interested in taking TRAX to the symposium should take the Red line to the Rice Eccles Stadium stop or University South Campus stop.  After exiting the train, attendees should proceed through campus to reach the Alumni House, which is centrally located on the main University of Utah campus.   

University of Utah Map   
Plan your TRAX trip at www.rideuta.com.    

Suggested Hotel
University Guest House
110 S. Fort Douglas Boulevard
Salt Lake City, UT 84113

A courtesy hotel room rate of $175+ Tax has been set up for attendees. To make a reservation at the University Guest House, you may call 801-587-100 and mention the conference name (Extending ROI: WHole Person Health Symposium) or book online at universityguesthouse.com, click "book Now and use offer code "BKG615" to get the group rate.  Group rate is available until 4/7/2025.

Visiting Salt Lake City and Utah
Salt Lake City lies in a mountain valley with the Wasatch Mountains to the east and north. The Oquirrh (pronounced "oaker") Mountains border the western edge of the valley. Salt Lake's official elevation is 4,330 feet/1,320 meters above sea level. The city is situated on land once covered by the prehistoric Lake Bonneville. This ancient lake existed within portions of Utah, Nevada, and Idaho, with an elevation rising from 4,200 feet to 5,200 feet (1,280 meters to 1,585 meters) at some points. The eastern and northern portions of the city are located on a series of terraces, or former beaches, which are known locally as "the benches." 

• Utah is in the Mountain Time Zone
• Nearby Mountains: (Snowbird base) 8,100 feet; 2,469 meters 
• City Elevation: 4,330 feet; 1,320 meters 

Getting around town

• Airport Ground Transportation
• Rental Cars
• Public Transportation

Things to Do in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake has a way of drawing people who might be called intellectual adventurers. Lovers of art and culture, nature and outdoors. And while there’s no shortage of places to bar hop (hey, no judgments!), we invite you to really get to know Salt Lake – its natural beauty, family-friendly attractions, enriching history, sporting spirit, and some truly “Only in Utah” experiences. Curious? You’ve come to the right place.

Adjusting to the Higher Altitude in Utah 
Adjusting from a low-altitude locale to the higher altitude of Salt Lake (4,000+ feet/1200+ meters) may cause some visitors to exhibit some mildly uncomfortable symptoms like these: 

• headaches
• dehydration 
• body aches (“flu”-like symptoms in the muscles and joints) 

How can you adjust comfortably to the higher altitude and avoid or diminish these kinds of symptoms? 

First and foremost: Drink plenty of water! Utah’s water—right from the faucet—is clean, pure, healthy, and delightful. You’ll enjoy drinking LOTS of Utah water! Keeping your body hydrated is very important because high altitudes can dehydrate your system. This can be further complicated in arid regions like Utah. AND “jet-lag” can make matters worse! Water assists your body in flushing toxins, which is critical because altitude affects the body’s ability to dispose of carbon dioxide through breathing. Keep drinking water. Remember that if you feel thirsty, you have waited too long to drink. 

If possible, on the first day you arrive, REST—and avoid strenuous exercise—to give your body time to adjust. Small and frequent meals of protein and complex carbohydrates can help keep symptoms to a minimum. Drink water BEFORE you feel thirsty!