Wellness Seeker

Photo courtesy Allegria Spa

Relax & Unwind

Hotel spas have long been on the forefront of providing rejuvenating and often times luxurious spa treatments.

At Allegria Spa in the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek, spa goers can go on a 90-minute guided hike followed by treatments at the spa.

The Four Seasons Resort Spa offers organic treatments that focus on preserving the delicate balance of hydration and nourishment, which is especially important in this alpine climate.

Meanwhile, at the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch, therapists use a combination of deep heat, royal Thai massage and an aromatic hot poultice to work their magic on sore muscles during the Hot Herbal Poultice treatment.

Spa Anjali, at the Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa in Avon, offers a series of “Chakra Blessing” treatments, including the Manipura blessing, which focuses on the naval chakra responsible for igniting health and vitality. The treatment combines a detoxifying foot and body scrub, bio-energy mud wrap, massage and lymphatic drainage.

The Iron Mountain Hot Springs caters to all who appreciate relaxing with a warm soak surrounded by mountain views. Glenwood Spring’s newest hot spot offers 16 natural mineral hot springs soaking pools and a freshwater family pool with a jetted spa.

Photo courtesy Jack Affleck

Yoga & Fitness

There’s no shame in heading inside for a little workout or recovery. Excellent fitness facilities can be found at the Vail Racquet Club, Avon Recreation Center, Minturn Fitness Center and Gypsum Recreation Center. Local hotels have excellent fitness areas in addition to spas.

Stretch, strengthen and relax with any one of numerous yoga options throughout the valley. Outdoor yoga can be found at Solaris in Vail, Little Beach Community Park in Minturn, Avon Performance Pavilion on Saturday Mornings; Town Park in Eagle on Sundays and at the Centennial Lawn in Beaver Creek on Wednesday afternoons.

Photo courtesy Jack Affleck

Golf

Beaver Creek, Eagle Ranch, Eagle Vail, Gypsum Creek, Red Sky Ranch, Sonnenalp, Vail Gold Club, Cordillera – each one provides its own unique perspective in greens, tees, traps and topography. Golfing in the Vail Valley offers unique opportunities to spot wildlife- big and small- while experiencing how high elevation makes your ball go further.

Upcoming Events