Conveniently located across the street from the Bristlecone Convention Center. Microwave and refrigerator in every room, complimentary WiFi, laundry facilities, non-smoking rooms, air conditioned, DirecTV, complimentary coffee, handicapped-accessible rooms, pet friendly. Upon arrival, each guest will receive a complimentary drink ticket that can be redeemed at Hotel Nevada and Gambling Hall.
Four Sevens Motel
The Four Sevens Hotel is operated by the Hotel Nevada and has graciously offered a 10% discount on all rooms during our symposium. To receive this rate, you must call the hotel directly - these rates are not available through any online booking system.
When you call, please let them let them know you are with "NCKMS". That will make it easier to credit you the discounted rate.
Hotel Nevada's staff has asked that you call them during the hours of 8:00-3:00 Mondays through Thursdays. Please ask for Jen who manages all their group reservations, or, if Jen is not available, please ask for Lynne.
Discount Rates:
Single Queen (SQ) & Single King (SK): $80.70/night.
Double (2 Queen beds – (DQ): $86.83/night.
Four Sevens / Hotel Nevada
Phone: 775-289-6665
Address: 500 High Street, Ely NV
Welcome to the Jailhouse Motel and Casino. The Jailhouse is a casino and motel with 60 rooms located in Ely, NV near the historic U.S. Route 50, "The Loneliest Highway". Blow off some steam in our casino where you will find the latest slot machines, video poker, and lots of other great games. Or relax and have a drink at the bar.
Jailhouse Casino Motel
The Jailhouse Casino Motel has graciously offered a discounted rate on all rooms during our symposium. To receive this rate, you must call the hotel directly - these rates are not available through any online booking system.
When you call, please let them let them know you are with "NCKMS". That will make it easier to credit you the discounted rate.
The Jailhouse staff has asked that you call them during business hours Mondays through Fridays. Please ask for Mary Valencia who is managing our group reservations.
Discount Rates (includes tax):
All rooms: $77.18/night.
Jailhouse Casino Motel
211 5th Street, Ely NV
775-289-3033
As one of Nevada’s landmarks, Hotel Nevada and Gambling Hall is centered in the “heart of downtown Ely” and rich in history. This six-story hotel remains in its original glory, with modern amenities added to make everyone’s stay an enjoyable one. The hotel was originally founded during the Prohibition era and was deemed the tallest building in the state for many years.
Hotel Nevada
Hotel Nevada has graciously offered a 10% discount on all rooms during our symposium. To receive this rate, you must call the hotel directly - these rates are not available through any online booking system.
When you call, please let them let them know you are with "NCKMS". That will make it easier to credit you the discounted rate.
Hotel Nevada's staff has asked that you call them during the hours of 8:00-3:00 Mondays through Thursdays. Please ask for Jen who manages all their group reservations, or, if Jen is not available, please ask for Lynne.
Discount Rates (includes tax):
Single Queen (QR or QPF): $101.13/night.
Single King (KR or KPF): $106.24/night.
Double (2 Full Beds) (DR or DPF): $108.28/night.
Mini Suite: $106.24/night.
Hotel Nevada
Phone: 775-289-6665
Address: 501 Aultman Street, Ely NV
The official event schedule for the 2025 NCKMS has now been updated. Please check our schedule page or download a PDF to your mobile device.
The Great Basin National Heritage Area is the epitome of remote destinations with the Great Basin National Park, hundreds of miles of ATV trails, and numerous natural attractions. Explore the wide open spaces, travel uncrowded trails, and experience some of the darkest night skies in the country.
The Spirit Cave mummy is the oldest human mummy found in North America. It was discovered in 1940 in Spirit Cave, 13 miles east of Fallon, Nevada by the husband-and-wife archaeological team of Sydney and Georgia Wheeler.
The Wheelers, working for the Nevada State Parks Commission, were surveying possible archaeological sites to prevent their loss due to guano mining. Upon entering Spirit Cave they discovered the remains of two people wrapped in tule matting. One set of remains, buried deeper than the other, had been partially mummified (the head and right shoulder). The Wheelers, with the assistance of local residents, recovered a total of sixty-seven artifacts from the cave.
Clear, with a low around 14. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunny. High near 49, with temperatures falling to around 41 in the afternoon. West wind 0 to 5 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
2025 NCKMS T-Shirts
Of course we'll have t-shirts! What would a caver event be without them?
It might look like this thing that an AI system suggested, but we're having real humans dress it up a bit. Might look completely different by the time our humans are done with it.
Our theme at NCKMS this year is "Hidden Waters - Hidden Life". So, we have a concept at least!
