As snow starts to grace the peaks of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, it’s time to start getting in shape for ski season. In fact, ski runs are already opening in some parts of the state, so the time is now to strategize your approach. Why not consider incorporating hot springs into your regimen and plan a stay in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, to hit the trails and enjoy all the workout and recovery options?
Glenwood Hot Springs Resort is an ideal place to soak and swim laps in the world’s largest natural hot springs pool and use the modern gym equipment, take classes, and play racquetball and handball at the property’s award-winning Athletic Club. Season and day passes are available for both the Athletic Club and the pool facility, which includes seven pools.
And once you are in shape and ready, there is plenty of skiing around Glenwood Springs with the opening date for the local Sunlight Mountain Resort slated for Dec. 13, snow conditions permitting. To the east of Glenwood Springs, the launch dates are Vail Mountain (Nov. 15) and Beaver Creek Resort (Nov. 27) and to the south, the current schedule is Aspen Mountain and Snowmass (Nov. 28) and Buttermilk and Aspen Highlands (Dec. 14).
Plug into Classes & Passes
At Glenwood Hot Springs Resort, Athletic Club memberships and day passes come with admission to nearly all classes, including pilates, yoga, cycling, TRX, barre, tai chi, functional fitness and H2O Fit. The Athletic Club also has newly renovated steam rooms that offer both wet and dry steam, which are part of an indoor wet lounge that also includes a sauna and whirlpool. There also are comfortable changing rooms and a private pool entrance and sundeck.
For the best value and a great way to stay on track all year long, treat yourself to an Athletic Club membership or a season-long pool pass. Buying a pool pass is no different than buying an Epic Pass, Ikon Pass or Gems Card for skiing and snowboarding. It gives you incentive to get outdoors to maximize your purchase!
Have you ever tried swimming laps in a warm hot springs pool? The Grand Pool with lap lanes is kept at a pleasant temperature of 90-93°F, so it takes the hesitation of getting into cold water to exercise out of the equation. After a workout in the pool or Athletic Club, treat your muscles to a relaxing soak in the recently renovated Therapy Pool that is kept around 104°F. Or try contrast therapy in the five pools of various temperatures ranging from 52-104°F in Yampah Mineral Baths, the new area on the east side of the Therapy Pool.
Wellness Package
For travelers seeking to add overnight accommodations as part of getting in shape for ski season, Glenwood Hot Springs Resort’s Wellness Package is the perfect solution. The package provides one Athletic Club pass per registered adult, 10% off the best available lodging rate, cozy robes to use, unlimited access to the hot springs pool during business hours, and complimentary made-to-order breakfast at the poolside Grill.
Health Benefits of Hot Springs
Every hot spring has its own unique blend of minerals and temperatures. The water source for Glenwood Hot Springs Resort is the on-site Yampah spring, a name it was given by Native Americans that means “big medicine.” Yampah spring contains 15 minerals and flows at a rate of 3.5 gallons of water per day at approximately 122°F. Besides relieving aches and pains, soaking in warm, highly concentrated mineral water has many other wellness benefits. Increasing body temperature helps naturally eliminate toxins, increase circulation and reduce blood pressure. Also, essential minerals are absorbed through your skin, providing a natural health boost.
Utilize Glenwood Hot Springs Resort as your base camp not only to get in shape and keep your body healthy for ski season but also for all your winter adventures. Miles and miles of hiking and biking trails stand ready to be explored during fair weather and transition into a winter wonderland for snowshoeing and Nordic skiing when snowflakes start to fly and start to accumulate. Get out there and enjoy!