Top US Ski Town Spas
Whether you’ve spent days on end running leg burners from the top of the mountain to the bottom, or endless nights sipping hot toddies by a roaring fire while gazing out the window at snow-capped peaks, every mountain visit requires a day of true unwinding. It’s time to hit the spa. Here are four mountain destinations in the US that offer both supremely good skiing and wildly good spa services at the base too.
Vail, Colorado
Vail is already a place where skiers and riders can find plenty of tranquility thanks to the pristine mountain conditions. However, it’s also a spot where skiers and snow bunnies alike can find joy thanks to its plentiful spas around the base village. Head to destinations like The Arrabelle at Vail Square, A RockResort, which offers a range of traditional and inventive massages like the “winedown” therapy featuring a chardonnay-infused scrub. Also check out The Arrabelle’s sister property, The Lodge at Vail, A RockResort and The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Vail for more options.
Lake Tahoe, California
Travelers can soak in the sunshine at any of the Lake Tahoe ski resorts as this destination sees an average of 300 days of sun annually (along with a whopping 400 inches of snow). After a bluebird day on the hills at Heavenly, Palisades Park, the Sugar Bowl, and more, head to accommodation options like Marriott Grand Residence Club, Lake Tahoe located in Heavenly village, home to the Serenity Spa, and The Landing Resort & Spa, which offers everything from a CBD-infused herbal spice scrub to a coffee and coconut body wrap.
Aspen, Colorado
Aspen is perhaps the most well-known ski area in the US thanks to its ritzy atmosphere and luxurious crowd. That means it’s also a spectacular place to find a little high-end pampering at hotels like Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection, a famed accommodation in the center of town with a spa offering unique treatments like a tea-infused infrared sauna wrap. Meanwhile, The St. Regis Aspen Resort is home to renowned Remède Spa which features ultra-luxe treatments like a couples bath complete with chocolate, berries, and sparkling wine.
Park City, Utah
Park City is a destination revered for its endless trails and epic snow conditions, which also makes it a spot that can easily tire you out. Find some rest and relaxation at spots like the Pendry Park City, a modern winter escape that offers a full menu of wellness offerings like a charcoal detox mud wrap. There’s also The Chateaux Deer Valley, an ultra-luxe accommodation offering both traditional treatments and access to its oxygen therapy room that will help you feel ready for more runs in no time.