OXYGEN An oxygen tank is located in between the Weisshorn Ballroom and the bike shop at the Grand Hyatt/Hotel Talisa! Anyone is welcome to use it if they're feeling like they need a boost of oxygen due to the altitude. We will also have a machine in the lodge at Camp Hale over the course of our ceremony and reception. WATER We strongly recommend that you drink more water than usual before and during your visit to Colorado. The more hydrated you are, the better! We can't stress this enough. SUNSCREEN The sun is much more intense at 8-9,000'! For our other fair skin friends who will be traveling to Colorado, keep in mind you should wear sunscreen even when you normally may not. DRINKING Some say, the effect of alcohol at this altitude is magnified, which means one drink could become 1.5-3 times more potent. The altitude affects everyone differently, but something to keep in mind as we celebrate together!
Once we head to Camp Hale for the ceremony and reception - we will be nestled into the mountains, therefore your cell phones will not connect to service. We encourage everyone to take lots of videos and photos throughout the evening but it'll be an amazing night together celebrating away from the rest of the world.
A few things to note for Hotel Talisa guests: - You will receive a 10% discount at hotel spa if you'd like to treat yourself - call 888.824-5772 and mention the Thielens/Bell wedding to reserve your appointments - If you plan to eat at the hotel's restaurant, we recommend you book reservations in advance (this goes for nice restaurants in the town of Vail, as well) - If for some reason you need to cancel your hotel room, be sure to cancel at least 30 days ahed of time to avoid non-refundable room charges. -If you’re planning on staying at the Hotel Talisa, make sure you book your room at least 30 days before our wedding to participate in our room block.
Camp Hale, between Red Cliff and Leadville in the Eagle River valley in Colorado, was a U.S. Army training facility constructed in 1942 for what became the 10th Mountain Division. It was named for General Irving Hale and is at an elevation of 9,200 feet above sea level. Soldiers were trained in mountain climbing, Alpine and Nordic skiing, cold-weather survival as well as various weapons and ordnance. When it was in full operation, approximately 15,000 soldiers were housed there. The creation of an elite ski corps was a national effort, with assistance from the National Association of Ski Patrol, local ski clubs, and Hollywood. Enough men were recruited to create three army regiments, which were deployed after training. Camp Hale was decommissioned in November 1945. In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting 8 wilderness areas and 10 peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation.