11 Dec Après-Activity Relaxation Begins at Iron Mountain Hot Springs
Winter may be late, but it has arrived in full force. The flakes are falling, and Glenwood Springs is covered in a glorious blanket of winter white. At Iron Mountain Hot Springs, that translates to steamy soaks, the perfect setting for any après activity relaxation.
Snowfall transforms Glenwood Springs from a charming mountain town to a spectacular Colorado winter playground for skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, Nordic skiing, fat biking, snowshoeing, and ice-skating!
Sunlight Mountain Resort
is Glenwood’s go-to choice for classic Colorado skiing with a vintage vibe—plenty of discoverable powder stashes all day long, always free parking, and affordable food and drinks at the lodge for between-run refueling. The resort is also home to Babbish Gulch, a network of groomed backcountry trails perfect for snowshoeing, skinning, cross-country skiing, and even fat biking.
The winter escapades continue with ice skating at the Glenwood Springs Community Center. Drop in for a game of pick-up hockey or hit the oval for an afternoon of romantic pairs couple’s skating or a slippery, giggle-filled free-for-all with the kids.
Picture it: After a day on the slopes, the trail, or the ice, you sink into the warm waters at Iron Mountain Hot Springs and feel your sore muscles untangle from head to toe. The water’s temperature and minerals work in tandem to usher in deep relaxation that teases away tension, leaving you feeling deeply restored and rejuvenated.
Between the two sides of the property—Select Access featuring 16 geothermal pools, a large family mineral pool, and a jetted spa at one end and the globally-inspired pools of Premier Access for those 21 and over at the other—you can choose from pools that range in temperature from a pleasant 98˚F to a toasty 108˚F. One of the most enticing aspects of après at Iron Mountain Hot Springs in winter is when the hot water meets the cold air, steam forms, enveloping you in a magical cloud of vapor that comes and goes with every breeze. Trust us when we say, experiencing this natural phenomenon never gets old.
Both sides feature unique extras, too. Families with children will appreciate Select Access with its freshwater family pool that offers a cooler temperature and a spacious place to play in the water. For families with older, more independent children, parents can easily keep an eye on youngsters from the vantage point of an attached and elevated jetted spa that overlooks the family pool.
Along with mirroring the mineral content of famous geothermal locations around the globe, the Premier Access side also features a cold plunge pool as well as a high-saline pool, dubbed the Dead Sea Pool, where you can effortlessly experience the effects of zero gravity. Like the Dead Sea, the high salt content makes your body naturally buoyant, allowing you to float without a worry in the world. You haven’t experienced relaxation Iron Mountain style until you’ve soaked in this pool.
Throughout the resort, you’ll find classic après fare as well, from appetizers and mains to cocktails and snacks at either the Sopris Café or Sandbar Café. A nice feature, especially in winter, is cashless ordering. Just scan the QR code near the pools to peruse the menu and place your food or beverage order. We’ll text you when your order is ready for pick up or deliver it right to you if you prefer. While eating in the pools is prohibited, enjoying a beer, a glass of wine, a cocktail, or a non-alcoholic beverage is perfectly suited to the Colorado apres-ski lifestyle.
Soak in Après-style at Iron Mountain Hot Springs
Whether you spent your day skiing Sunlight, skating with the kids, or exploring snowy trails, cap it off with a soul-soothing soak. Come experience après-activity the Glenwood Springs way—at Iron Mountain Hot Springs! Make your reservations to soak today.
Karin Gamba has been writing professionally for the travel and tourism markets for nearly two decades. She has promoted a wide array of travel products that include destination towns, vacation resorts, golf courses, ski areas, spas, hotels, restaurants and countless visitor attractions. Karin especially loves writing about her hometown of Glenwood Springs.