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Members of the Media
Vicky Nash, Media Relations Representative
Glenwood Hot Springs Press Kit
Hello, from Glenwood Hot Springs in beautiful Glenwood Springs, Colorado! We’ve compiled an informative press kit so that you
have all the facts and figures about Glenwood Hot Springs right at your fingertips. Enclosed you will find the following stories:
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Resort Overview
Fact Sheets: Pool, Spa, Lodge, Athletic Club, plus Mini Golf, Grill, Sport Shop
Spa of the Rockies
Athletic Club
Grill & Snack Bar
Sport Shop
History
Mineral Springs Health Benefits
A Natural Source for Renewable Energy
Media Distinctions
Charitable Contributions
This press kit, current press releases, photos, videos, and the live web cam are also available at www.hotspringspool.com then click Press
Room. If you would like to conduct a personal interview, please contact Jeremy Gilley, Director of Sales & Revenue at 970‑945‑3324
or Vicky Nash, public relations representative at Resort Trends, Inc. - media communications for the travel and tourism industry at
970‑948‑4923. Or come for a visit! We will be glad to assist you with accommodations and a personal tour.
YouTube Channel
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Jeremy Gilley, Director of Sales & Revenue
Glenwood Hot Springs & Spa of the Rockies
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For more information on Glenwood Hot Springs, call 1-800-537-SWIM (7946) or visit www.hotspringspool.com. Current press releases,
a complete press kit, photos, videos, and a live web camera are available at www.hotspringspool.com/misc/press-room/press-kit,
www.hotspringspool.com/misc/press-room/press-releases and www.hotspringspool.com/misc/press-room/photo-library. Glenwood
Hot Springs is located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, between Aspen and Vail, 165 miles west of Denver and 90 miles east of Grand
Junction on Interstate 70 off exit 116 at 401 North River Street.
Glenwood Hot Springs
2013, Glenwood Springs, CO… Established in 1888, Glenwood Hot Springs includes the largest mineral hot springs pool in the world, the Spa of the
Rockies, a 107-room Lodge, the health-based Athletic Club, a retail Sport Shop, the poolside Grill, and a challenging miniature golf course. Situated next
to the Colorado River and surrounded by the Rocky Mountains, Glenwood Hot Springs is considered an icon in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
The Glenwood Hot Springs Pool measures over two blocks long. The heated waters are 90°-93°F (32°-34°C) in the large pool and 104°F (40°C)
in the smaller, therapy pool. Two water slides, inner tubes, diving board, and bubble chairs bring out the kid in everyone. Visitors have access to
modern locker room facilities, lounge chairs, towel service, and swim suit rentals.
Located in the historic sandstone bathhouse, treatments at the Spa of the Rockies focus on wellness and natural health practices which have a
deep‑rooted history at Glenwood Hot Springs. The Spa of the Rockies continues to gain a national and international reputation for excellence.
It has been recognized as a Readers’ Choice spa by both SpaFinder and Spa magazine. The Spa of the Rockies features nine treatment rooms
including one specialized hydrotherapy room for Vichy shower treatments. Five private, claw-foot hydrotherapy tubs are used for mineral baths
and herbal soaks. Spa services include massage, facials, light emitting diode (LED) therapy, body treatments, manicures and pedicures, as well as
body waxing and make-up services. To extend the spa experience, the spa boutique sells products used in treatments that support home care.
Just a few steps away, the Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge recently completed a multimillion-dollar renovation that included floor-to-ceiling
refurbishments to all 107 guest rooms. The comprehensive project took its cue from the award-winning Spa of the Rockies and from the hot
springs themselves. Spa ambiance embraces guests as soon as they step into the newly designed rooms. A comforting color palette combined with
touchable surfaces delight the senses. A fluffy down-filled duvet encased in a waffle weave cover conjures images of cozy spa robes, a river rock
lamp reminds guests of Glenwood Hot Springs’ connection to the natural thermal springs, and framed photographs depict images that provide
an artistic perspective of the geological wonders of the area. The spa treatment also extends to the bathroom, a modern alcove for rejuvenation.
A residential-style vanity with granite countertops helps guests feel right at home, while the shower enclosure, decorated with luminous glass
accents of olive, gold and chocolate, channels a vacation state of mind. Each room features technological upgrades such as a 42-inch flat screen
LED television that is HDMI- and Cat 5-compatible. New amenities include a built-in mini fridge, a microwave, state-of-the-art in-room safe, and
convenient bedside docking stations for iPods and smartphones. In 2008, the lobby and hallways received a face-lift with new carpet, wallpaper,
furniture, lighting décor, wall trim and curtains. Rates start at $139 per room per night and include a room with two queen-size beds at the
Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge, unlimited swimming at the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool, and a full breakfast at the poolside Grill.
Since Glenwood Hot Springs is open year-round, visitors can enjoy the facilities no matter what the temperature outside. Locals look forward to a soak
in the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool in the winter, when steam billows in thick clouds as snowflakes melt into the water. Some practice a Nordic tradition
of emerging from the warm waters only to roll around in the snow on the deck. What a great way to “chill out”! Going to the Glenwood Hot Springs on
New Year’s Eve has become a popular family-oriented, alcohol-free tradition, when revelers ring in the New Year at the stroke of midnight, complete
with noise makers.
Sunny skies and toasty summer temperatures encourage visitors to stake out spots on the large, grassy lawn near the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool.
Picnic coolers are welcome, but glass and alcohol are not permitted. The value-priced Splash (pool admission, refillable fountain drink, 8-punch
waterslide ticket) or Super Splash (pool admission, refillable fountain drink, 8-inch pizza and all-day waterslide pass) are great deals for visitors.
Giant soft-serve ice-cream cones from the seasonal Snack Bar are a refreshing, warm-weather treat.
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Glenwood Hot Springs Pool Fact Sheet
Year Established: 1888
Claim to Fame:
world’s largest outdoor mineral hot springs pool
Water Source:
Yampah Spring
Pool Sizes:
Over two blocks long! Large pool: 405 feet long x 100 feet wide
Therapy pool: 100 feet long x 40 feet wide
Water Temperatures: Large pool: 90°-93°F (32°-34°C)
Therapy pool: 104°F (40°C)
Yampah Spring: 122°F (51°C)
Gallons of Water: Large pool: 1,071,000 gallons
Therapy pool: 91,000 gallons
Springs Water Flow:
3,500,000 gallons of water per day
Water Slides:
Blue Comet body slide: 47-foot drop, 16 percent grade, 336 feet long, 32-inch tube diameter
Green Amazon large slide tube: 47-foot drop, 15 percent grade, 369 feet long, 54-inch diameter
Diving Boards:
1
Parking:
large parking lots with designated RV parking spaces
Hours of Operation:
open daily, year round
Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend: 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Fall, Winter, Spring: 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The Hot Springs Pool is closed for maintenance of the following days in 2013:
March 6, April 23 & 24, September 11, November 5 & 6
Please enjoy the Spa of the Rockies and the Glenwood Hot Springs Athletic Club on these days
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Fax:970-947-2950
Website: www.hotspringspool.com
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VALUE SEASON
PEAK SEASON
Value Season is defined as Tuesday
following Labor Day through
Thursday prior to Memorial Day,
excluding select holidays.
Peak season is defined as Friday prior to
Memorial Day through Labor Day (Summer
peak), including Christmas Day through New
Year’s Day and Spring Break in March and April.
PRICES:
Daily
Mon – Fri
Sat – Sun
$14.25
$9.75
FREE
$17.75
$11.25
FREE
$19.25
$11.75
FREE
Not available
Not available
FREE
$14.50
$10.00
FREE
$16.75
$11.00
FREE
9.75
8.75
FREE
$11.25
$9.50
FREE
$11.75
$10.50
FREE
All Day Admission
Adult & Teen
Child (3-12 years)
Child (2 & under)
Evening Rate after 6:00 PM
Adult & Teen
Child (3-12 years)
Child (2 & under)
Night Rate after 9:00 PM
Adult & Teen
Child (3-12 years)
Child (2 & under)
Summer Splash Package
(SEASONAL, WEATHER PERMITTING) – Includes admission, 8-ride slide pass and all day refillable sodas with souvenir cup
Not available
Adult & Teen
Child (3-12 years)
$27.25
$30.25
$21.50
$23.00
Super Splash Package
(SEASONAL, WEATHER PERMITTING) – Includes admission, all day slide pass, pizza slice, and all day refillable sodas with souvenir cup
Not available
Adult & Teen
Child (3-12 years)
$41.00
$44.00
$33.75
$36.50
Please note prices are subject to change without notice. For the most current rates, please visit www.hotspringspool.com
Available for groups of 20 who enter together.
Make reservations at the Pool Desk, 970-947-2955.
Group Rates:
Equipment Rentals:
Water Slide:
Open weather permitting.
Swim Suit
Towel
Lockers
4 Ride Ticket
8 Ride Ticket
All Day Ride
VALUE SEASON
PEAK SEASON
$3.00
$3.00
$2.50
$ .50
$2.50
$ .50
$7.00
$5.75
$8.00
$11.50
$19.00
$4.75
Cabana Rentals
Poolside cabanas are available for rent upon request or reservation. Please inquire at the pool lobby ticket office.
Cabana includes 4 towels, 4 bottled waters, and a cooler with ice.
Half Day
Full Day
$50.00
$85.00
Spa of the Rockies Fact Sheet
Treatment Rooms: 8 rooms for massage therapy, facial treatments, and couples’ suites
1 specialized hydrotherapy room for Vichy shower treatments
Nail Stations:
2 manicure stations, 2 pedicure thrones
Hydrotherapy Tubs:
5 hydrotherapy tubs for mineral baths and herbal soaks, including 2 in the men’s locker room with
fireplaces and flat-screen televisions
Services:
massage, body treatments, facials, hydrotherapy, manicures, pedicures, waxing, make-up application
Amenities: men’s and women’s locker rooms, each with steam room; use of robes and slippers; complimentary
tea and snacks; spa boutique
Awards: SpaFinder Readers’ Choice Award, world’s top 10 mineral and thermal springs spas, October 2012, 2011
Spa magazine Readers’ Choice Silver Sage Award, best domestic mineral springs spas, third place,
November 2011
Discount Pool Access:
any guest booking a spa service can upgrade their service to use the Athletic Club all day including
the pool, athletic club lockers, indoor Jacuzzi, steam room and workout facilities.
Location:
historic sandstone Hot Springs bathhouse
Opened:
October 2008
Affiliations:
International Spa Association
Phone:
970-947-3331, 877-947-3331
Website:
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Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge Fact Sheet
Year Established: Number of Rooms:
1986
In-Room Amenities:
air conditioning, 42-flat screen LED televisions, built-in mini refrigerators, microwaves, coffee maker,
in‑room safes, energy efficient lighting, iPod docking stations and other technological upgrades to
accommodate a variety of electronic devices.
107 non-smoking rooms
AAA Three Diamond Rated: Properties that are designated with this rating, including the Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge, are considered
by professional evaluators to be multifaceted with a distinguished style, including marked upgrades in the
quality of physical attributes, amenities, and level of comfort provided.
On-site Amenities: guest laundry, outdoor patios, private balconies and off-street parking
In-room Internet Access:
free high speed internet connection or wireless in every room and Wi-Fi in the lobby
Business Center:
computers, color printer, fax, copy machine, high speed internet
Meeting Facilities: Ute Mountain Room seats 20 comfortably and the Iron Mountain Room accommodates 35 people
Audio/Visual equipment:
TV/VCR, dry erase board, overhead projector, screen, easel or flip chart available at no charge; extra
flip‑chart pads are $15 each
Refurbishments: in 2011: renovated all 107 guest rooms; quality finishes, comforting colors and organic design
elements inspired by the beauty and healing energy of the mineral springs; upgrades in technology
including electronics, connectivity and lighting
in 2008: hallways and lobby area received new carpet, wallpaper, furniture, lighting décor, wall trim
and curtains
Packages: rates include one night lodging, unlimited swimming at the Hot Springs Pool, full breakfast at the
Glenwood Hot Springs Grill
Price Range:
$139 to $319
Rates are based on dates, room type and availability and are subject to change. Taxes not included.
Discounted Athletic Club Pass: $10.00 (regular drop-in price is $30) Reservations: 1-800-537-SWIM (7946) or 1-970-945-6571; www.hotspringspool.com
Restrictions:
Smoking is not allowed in guest rooms or common areas; pets are not permitted.
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Glenwood Hot Springs Athletic Club Fact Sheet
Facilities:
movement studio equipped with Pilates chairs and reformers
Yoga classes and therapy
Pilates mat classes
whirlpool
sauna
steam room
full-circuit strength-training equipment
free weights
champion racquetball and handball courts
cardiovascular equipment
aerobic, Zumba and spinning fitness classes
certified personal trainers and instructors
locker rooms, towel service and amenities
private sun deck
Total Members:
1100
Daily Rates: Includes access to Glenwood Hot Springs Pool, must be 18 years of age or older
Walk-ins
Lodge Guest
Punch Card
$ 30.00
$ 10.00
$145.00 for six visits, transferable
Hours: Monday through Friday 6:15 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday
8:45 AM – 10:00 PM Labor Day – Memorial Day Weekend
Saturday and Sunday
7:30 AM – 10:00 PM Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day
Phone: 970-947-2953
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Glenwood Hot Springs Mini Golf, Grill, Sport Shop Fact Sheet
Miniature Golf
18-hole course
Prices:
Teen/Adult: $6.00
12 years and under: $4.00
Hours:
Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday-Thursday
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Friday & Saturday
Glenwood Hot Springs Grill & Snack Bar
Menu: daily specials, breakfast, sandwiches, soup, salad, snacks, pizza, burgers, hot dogs, ice cream
Full Breakfast:
every stay at the Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge includes a full breakfast at the poolside Grill with a choice
of cooked-to-order omelets, scrambled eggs, pancakes, hash browns, daily specials, fresh fruit, baked goods,
yogurt, and hot and cold beverages
Beverages:
juice, coffee, hot chocolate, smoothies, tea, soda, water (beer and wine at the Grill only)
Seating capacity:80
Hours:
7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day
7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Value Season
Snack Bar Hours:
Phone:970-947-2959
Sport Shop
Apparel:
Rocky Mountain region’s largest selection of swimwear, resort wear, footwear, handbags & jewelry
Gifts:
Glenwood Hot Springs souveniers, mugs, magnets, ornaments and stuffed animals, books and postcards
Sundries:
sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, logo towels, water toys, goggles
Hours:
9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Value Season
Phone:
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Relax Mind and Body at the Spa of the Rockies
2013, Glenwood Springs, CO… More than 100 years ago, the Glenwood Hot Springs was known for its sunken Roman tubs in the old
sandstone bathhouse originally built in 1888. Now visitors to Glenwood Springs are able to relax, rejuvenate and recharge with modern
treatments inspired by historic healing rituals at the award-winning Spa of the Rockies, located in the original 19th-century bathhouse. The
Spa of the Rockies was recognized by both SpaFinder and Spa magazine with Readers’ Choice awards.
The spa has eight treatment rooms including facial rooms and couples’ suites as well as one specialized hydrotherapy treatment room for
Vichy shower treatments. Other features include five hydrotherapy tubs for mineral baths and herbal soaks, two manicure stations and
two pedicure thrones. Guests can enjoy a pre or post treatment steam in the locker room, as well as relax in the Serenity Room, a co-ed
relaxation suite where soundproof windows give views of the pool without the noise. Here guests can sip organically grown teas, nibble
dried fruit, and doze in a chaise while they await their treatments.
Assistant Spa Director, Karla Hallock, describes the facility as a natural spa focused on healing. “Our mission is to make people feel better
and this spa is a perfect complement to the athletic club and pool facilities,” she explains.
Drawing inspiration from the rich, thermal mineral waters of the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool, the Spa of the Rockies features a group
of mineral-based treatments that promote wellness and vitality. Thirty-four essential minerals are incorporated into certain signature
hydrotherapy bath treatments, body polishes, body masks, massages, manicures and pedicures. Many of these products are available for
sale in the spa boutique.
In homage to the Ute Indians who first soaked in the natural hot springs centuries ago, some treatments on the spa menu incorporate plants
and herbs that are indigenous to the region. Examples include:
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Stonecrop Extreme Hydration Body Cocoon, a hydrating body wrap that incorporates stonecrop, an alpine succulent
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Rosehip & Maize Gentle Renewal Facial, for vitamin-C antioxidant protection
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Calendula & Rose Hand & Foot Soother, using the native flowers to smooth dry skin
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Kneipp Herbal Relaxation Soaks, using essential-oil products with spruce, wildflowers, valerian, juniper and linden blossom.
While the soft blue and chocolate brown décor of the Spa of the Rockies is simultaneously soothing, sophisticated and contemporary,
architects and interior designers sought to maintain as much of the historic feel as possible. For example, one of the treatment rooms, a
couples’ suite where two people can get side-by-side massages, still retains the original fireplace and mantel.
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Fitness & Fun the Focus at Glenwood Hot Springs Athletic Club
2013, Glenwood Springs, CO... There’s no need to drop a fitness routine while away from home, the Glenwood Hot Springs Athletic Club
is the premier health-club facility in Glenwood Springs. More than 1000 members enjoy unlimited access to the world’s largest hot
springs pool and benefit from a wide variety of exercise equipment, classes, and first-class amenities. Visitors are welcome daily.
The Glenwood Hot Springs Athletic Club is housed in the original 1888 sandstone bathhouse. The luxurious lobby features plush
Victorian furnishings and vintage photographs of the Glenwood Hot Springs in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s.
In conjunction with the construction of the Spa of the Rockies, also located in the bath house, the Athletic Club received a face-lift in
2008, with a new entrance, reception area, pool access, showers and group fitness rooms. The women’s locker room was expanded and
updated, while new plumbing, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning were installed.
One of the most exciting additions to the Athletic Club is the Movement Studio, a multi-use space that allows guests to work-out,
participate in specialized classes or learn about health and wellness topics. The room can quickly be set up with Pilates chairs and
reformers and it also moonlights as the ideal location for workshops and seminars on a variety of health related topics.
Several types of group fitness classes are offered including aerobics, water aerobics, yoga, Pilates, Zumba, spinning, fit ball and a variety
of specialty fitness classes. Check the Athletic Club’s monthly calendar for a complete class schedule.
An array of cardiovascular equipment, such as treadmills, elliptical trainers, a rowing machine, climbers, and stationary bicycles, have
individual CardioTheaters screens and headphones. Personal trainers may be scheduled to assist with all of the equipment and to develop
customized, individual fitness programs. Handball and racquetball are also available.
To wind down after a hard workout, relax in the oversized whirlpool, steam room or sauna located in a beautiful mosaic-tiled wet
lounge overlooking the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool. Chaise patio chairs provide an opportunity to sunbathe on the private sun deck.
Afterward, shower and freshen up in the spacious locker rooms, complete with toiletries. To contact the Glenwood Springs Athletic
Club, call 970‑947-2953.
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Delicious Meals and Refreshing Treats Served Daily
at the Glenwood Hot Springs Grill & Snack Bar
2013, Glenwood Springs, CO... Cheerfully decorated and featuring breakfast, lunch and snack choices, the Glenwood Hot Springs
Grill’s motto is, “No shirt, no shoes, great service!” In fact, swimming trunks are perfectly acceptable attire. If you prefer to dine outside
by the pool, a spacious patio is also available.
The menu offers hot breakfast items, sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads, pizza, and sweet treats. Kids’ meals are chicken nuggets, grilled
cheese or cheese pizza, and each comes with a small beverage, cookie and souvenir water toy for $5.95. Guests staying at the Glenwood
Hot Springs Lodge always enjoy a full breakfast which includes a choice of cooked-to-order omelets, scrambled eggs, pancakes, hash
browns, toast and daily breakfast special. Lighter fare includes bagels, fresh fruit, cereal, yogurt and danish. Coffee, tea, milk and fruit
juices are all included.
You don’t even have to come in for a swim to enjoy poolside dining. The Glenwood Hot Springs Grill is always open to the general
public from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, and 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM the remainder of the year.
If you’re looking for a quick bite to eat or a refreshing ice cream cone, stop by the Glenwood Hot Springs Snack Bar where about 200 cones
are served up on an average summer day! The snack bar, with service windows just west of the patio seating, serves up not only ice cream,
but grilled items like hot dogs and hamburgers. It is open seasonally from Memorial Day to Labor Day from 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
In a nod to Mother Nature, the eco-conscious Glenwood Hot Springs Grill & Snack Bar uses disposable tableware that is made from
renewable resources, corn and sugarcane, which is 100 percent compostable and biodegradable.
Contact the Glenwood Hot Springs Grill & Snack Bar at 970-947-2959.
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Swimsuits, Sportswear & More at the Glenwood Hot Springs Sport Shop
2013, Glenwood Springs, CO... Conveniently located inside the entrance to the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool, the Sport Shop carries the best
selection of swimwear in Colorado for women, men and children. Name brands include Speedo, Anne Cole, La Blanca, Billabong, Miraclesuit,
Amoena, Longitude, Calvin Klein, Roxy, Hobie, and Penbrooke Krinkle and more.
The expert staff is trained to help guests find the perfect swimsuit to enhance every individual’s figure. Coordinating wraps, cover-ups, hats,
sunglasses, footwear and bags compliment any pool ensemble. SPF swimwear provides sun protection and board shorts are offered for every
member of the family. The shop also carries in a full line of mastectomy swimwear.
The Sport Shop’s line of classic sportswear offers clothing choices that are fun, comfortable and stylish. Choose from names like Nomadic
Trader, Neon Budda, Aventura and Last Tango. The Shop offers an extensive variety of colorful organic cotton clothing for women; colorcoordinated Crocs tie the look together. Check out the flirty skirts and dresses from Roxy, Jamsworld and Dream Dance. Add a little sparkle
with jewelry; the Sport Shop carries a variety of necklaces, bracelets, earrings, watches and belts. A selection of stylish handbags adds the
finishing touch to any outfit.
No trip is complete without a souvenir from the Glenwood Hot Springs. The Sport Shop offers logo t-shirts, sweatshirts, robes, hats, mugs,
magnets, ornaments, towels and tote bags. Regional books and postcards add a lasting remembrance of a stay in Glenwood Springs.
Forgot something at home? Don’t worry. The Sport Shop offers a full selection of water toys, floats, goggles, fins, snorkels, sunscreen, hats and
beach bags.
Check out the Glenwood Hot Springs website at www.hotspringspool.com for monthly specials and new products at www.hotspringspool.com.
Hours are 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, and 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM the remainder of the year. Contact
the Sport Shop at 970-947-2940.
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Glenwood Hot Springs: Making History for 125 Years
2013, Glenwood Springs, CO... Glenwood Hot Springs celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2013, but the history of the hot springs dates
back thousands of years. Ancient rain and melted snow, superheated deep within the earth, bubbled up through layers of sandstone
emerging in underground caves and hot pools that dot the Colorado River. The Ute Indians were the first to discover these mineral-rich
waters calling them “Yampah” meaning “Big Medicine”.
In the 1880’s, the town of Glenwood Springs was evolving. Intrepid explorer Captain Richard Sopris was the first white man to lay claim
to Yampah Hot Springs. Walter Devereux and his two brothers purchased the springs and 10 acres of land in 1886 with grand plans to
build the largest hot springs pool in the world. Completed 125 years ago, in 1888, the first pool, known as the Natatorium, was 615 feet
long and 75 feet wide with a large fountain at the deep end. The red sandstone bath house and lodge were designed by Theodore von
Rosenberg, an architect from Vienna, Austria. The building was completed in 1890 at a cost of $100,000 and housed tubs, Roman vapor
baths, 44 bath rooms with dressing and lounging rooms, a ladies’ parlor, physician’s office, gymnasium for “Swedish movements,” plus
smoking and reading rooms. In 1891, construction began on the Hotel Colorado, modeled after the Villa de Medici in Italy, taking two
years to complete at a cost of more than $850,000. Glenwood Springs became a world-renowned resort destination, playing host to
presidents, U.S. senators, movie stars and European dignitaries.
The Glenwood Hot Springs has endured many changes over the years. During World War II, from 1943 to 1946, the Hotel Colorado and
bath house served as a U.S. Naval Convalescent Hospital, used as a rehabilitation facility for sailors and marines, and was closed to the
public. After the war, the bath house was converted to a private hospital, the Glenwood Clinic, until 1950. It was then converted to a hotel
called The Hot Springs Lodge.
In 1956, a group of 22 area businessmen purchased the Hot Springs Lodge and Pool. In 1960, the pools were renovated and a filtration
system was installed. In the 1970’s, a new master plan was implemented, involving several physical improvements to the complex including
a new main bath house with expanded locker facilities, a water slide, sport shop, restaurant-lounge, and athletic club. A new children’s
wading pool was added along with a miniature golf course adjacent to the pool. Two new water slide rides were introduced in 2000.
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In 1986, the resort built a new hotel, the 107-room Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge. An older motel unit, next to the old red sandstone lodge, was
torn down and replaced with landscaping. West of the Grand Avenue bridge, another motel unit was torn down, and replaced with additional
parking. In 1993, major renovations were made to the original stone bath house, including expansion of the athletic club, meeting rooms,
administrative offices, and snack bar.
The Spa of the Rockies opened in 2008. Appropriately, it is located in the landmark old sandstone bathhouse where mineral-rich healing
traditions are deeply rooted. Cosmetic refurbishments to the Athletic Club and the Lodge also took place. Perhaps most significantly, the
umbrella name for for the entire resort, “Hot Springs Lodge & Pool”, was changed to the more all-encompassing “Glenwood Hot Springs”. A
new logo was designed along with the launch of a new marketing and branding campaign.
In 2011, the Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge completed a multimillion-dollar renovation that infused all 107 guest rooms with spa-like ambiance.
Rooms now feature a soothing color palette of sage, cinnamon with chocolate accents. Other notable improvements include technological
upgrades such as bedside iPod docking stations and 42-inch flat screen LED televisions. The Glenwood Hot Springs continues to grow,
renovate, remodel, and improve its facilities making it one of the top attractions in Colorado.
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Health Benefits of Mineral Hot Springs
2013, Glenwood Springs, CO... People have been “taking the waters” at the natural hot springs that feed the Glenwood Hot Springs for
centuries. The Ute Indians were the first to discover the miraculous healing powers of the local mineral waters, calling them “Yampah”
meaning “Big Medicine.” These early Colorado residents considered this a sacred place and used the waters to heal their sick and wounded.
In the late 1890’s, the hot springs mineral water was bottled by the Glenwood Hot Springs Company under the name “Yampah.” The
beverage was served in the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad dining cars and eating establishments and was distributed by druggists. Hot
mineral water from the “drinking” or “cocktail” spring, a stone structure built in 1888, was served up in goblets and still exists for those
who can brave the pungent sulfur aroma.
The practice of using natural mineral water for the treatment or cure of disease is known as “balneology”. Soaking in highly concentrated
mineral water is thought to have many health benefits such as increasing body temperature thus killing harmful germs and viruses,
eliminating toxins, increasing blood flow and circulation, increasing metabolism, and absorption of essential minerals. Many have
come to the Glenwood Hot Springs to treat their ailments. The famous gun-slinger, Doc Holliday, who suffered from tuberculosis, came
to Glenwood Springs to ease his symptoms. During World War II, the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool was used as a therapeutic tool by
physiotherapists to rehabilitate emotionally and physically disabled sailors and marines.
Today, heat from the waters continues to have a relaxing, soothing effect on muscles and the mind. The Yampah Spring flows at 3,500,000
gallons per day at a temperature of 122° F (51°C), one of the hottest in the world, and is cooled to 104°F (40°C) before it is piped in to the
Glenwood Hot Springs therapy pool. Many come to the Glenwood Hot Springs to rejuvenate, revitalize and get back to nature. Visitors
often feel healthier, happier and renewed. Perhaps it is the fountain of youth?
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Physical Properties and Chemical Analysis of Yampah Spring
as determined by the Colorado Geological Survey Department of Natural Resources
Boron (B), (UG/L)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 890
Calcium (Ca), (MG/L)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 510
Chloride (CL), (MG/L)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11,000
Sodium (Na), (MG/L)-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6,900
Sulfate (SO4), (MG/L)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1,100
Lithium (Li), (UG/L)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 800
Potassium (K), (MG/L)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 180
Magnesium (Mg), (MG/L)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 91
Manganese (Mn), (UG/L)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 80
Iron (Fe), (UG/L)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60
Silica (SiO2), (UG/L)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32
Zinc (Zn), (UG/L)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 30
Fluoride (F), (MG/L)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2.3
Phosphate (PO4)
Ortho, (MG/L)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.12
Ortho diss a P, (MG/L).--------------------------------------------------------------------------------.04
Nitrogen (N), (MG/L)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.01
Alkalinity
As Calcium Carbonate, (MG/L) -------------------------------------------------------------------- 634
As Bicarbonate, (MG/L)----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 773
Hardness
Noncarbonate, (MG/L)-----------------------------------------------------------------------------1,000
Total, (MG/L)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1,600
Specific conductance
(Micromohs)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36,800
Total dissolved solids, (TDS), (MG/L) ------------------------------------------------------------------- 20,200
pH, Field ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6.3
Discharge (gpm)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2,263
Temperature (Centigrade)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50
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Glenwood Hot Springs: A Natural Source for Renewable Energy
2013, Glenwood Springs, CO... Renewable energy may be a hot topic in the news, but Glenwood Hot Springs has been harnessing the
power of Mother Nature to save natural resources for more than twenty years.
The naturally heated mineral waters not only support a thriving business, but also serve as an efficient energy source. The Glenwood Hot
Springs uses an innovative geothermal system that is environmentally friendly and economical by saving non-renewable energy resources
and reducing energy costs. With one of the hotter mineral springs in the world and a tremendous flow rate, it was only natural to devise
ways to make use of this powerful source of energy.
Several mechanisms make it possible to heat the various facilities located on the Glenwood Hot Springs property. A series of titanium heat
exchangers submerged in the Yampah Spring makes it possible to heat the entire 107-room Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge, plus some of
the surrounding sidewalks and roofline. It is the largest geothermally heated building in Colorado. Domestic hot water is also preheated by
this technology. The system design was so innovative, that the engineers and the property were recognized with an award from the Centre
for the Analysis and Dissemination Energy Technologies (CADDET) in the Netherlands in the early 90s.
Domestic hot water for the bathhouse locker rooms is preheated via large coils that are also submerged in the main spring. As the water
flows through these coils, it absorbs the energy provided by the hot water of the spring. The city water temperature, as it enters the coil,
averages 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and as it exits the coils, it is 105 +degrees.
Additionally, the bathhouse, pool lobby and Sport Shop floors are heated in the winter by diverting the natural flow of the main spring
through a series of underground pipes that are gravity fed. High traffic areas of the pool deck are heated in this manner as well and provide
a snow-free, slip-proof surface for guests. The geothermal system also pre-heats laundry water, domestic water for the Spa of the Rockies
in the historic sandstone building, and the Jacuzzi pool in the wet lounge of the Athletic Club.
The Glenwood Hot Springs has great respect for the valuable, natural resource that people have enjoyed for 125 years. “Obviously, we feel
a sense of stewardship for the natural springs. We will always do our best to protect this natural resource and at the same time continually
develop ways in which to use the geothermal energy to support environmental health,” said Kjell Mitchell, President and Chief Executive
Officer. For more than two decades the Glenwood Hot Springs has actively looked for creative ways to harness this resource, maximizing
energy efficiency and lessening the impact on the environment, and it will continue to do so into the future.
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Media Distinctions
Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge
• Designated a AAA Three Diamond Property. This honor is reserved for hotels that AAA inspectors deem distinguished, multi-faceted
with enhanced physical attributes, amenities and guest comforts.
USA Today
• Glenwood Hot Springs featured in Go Escape - Winter Edition: Cool Temps, Hot Springs - February, 2013
SpaFinder
• For the second consecutive year, SpaFinder selects Spa of the Rockies a top Readers’ Choice in the category of Best Mineral and
Thermal Springs Spas - October 2012
Trekaroo
• Named Glenwood Hot Springs Best Natural Hot Spring Pool in their roundup of Best Hotel Pools in the United States for Families,
August 2012
TripAdvisor
• Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge awarded TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence - July, 2012
American Hotel & Lodging Association:
• Kjell Mitchell, Glenwood Hot Springs President and Chief Executive Officer honored with a state leadership award for outstanding
service to the Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association - March, 2012
Rand McNally & USA Today
• Glenwood Springs named a Best of the Road top seven ski town, with Glenwood Hot Springs as a major attraction, 2012
Sunset magazine
• Mountain Weekend: Soak away all your stress – November 2011
Spa magazine
• Spa of the Rockies won third place in Spa’s Readers’ Choice Silver Sage Awards in the category of Best Domestic Mineral Springs Spas
– November 2011
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SpaFinder
• SpaFinder Readers’ Choice Awards selected Spa of the Rockies as one of the world’s top 10 mineral and thermal springs spas
– October 2011
USA Today Travel & Rand McNally
Glenwood Springs selected as Most Fun Town in America; Glenwood Hot Springs named a not-to-miss attraction – July 2011
Fodor’s Travel
• Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge wins Fodor’s Choice Gold Award and is named A Top 10 US Hotel Pool - 2010
Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association
• Kjell Mitchell, Glenwood Hot Springs General Manager and COO was named Hotelier of the Year - 2010
Colorado Business Hall of Fame
• Hank Bosco, long-time Glenwood Hot Springs President, inducted into Colorado Business Hall of Fame – February 2010
Playboy magazine
• A Cut Above: Playboy’s Ultimate Guide To Grooming 2010 - Enter the New Decade with Your Best Face Forward
– January/February 2010
True West magazine
• Top 10 True Western Towns of 2010 – Glenwood Springs ranked #5 and Glenwood Hot Springs named as a significant historic site
– January/February 2010
Dallas Morning News
• Colorado’s Hot Springs Soothe Skiers After a Day on the Slopes – October 31, 2009
Cowboys & Indians magazine
• 3 page feature on Glenwood Springs - July 2009
Houston Chronicle
• Hottest U.S. Hotel Swimming Pools; Glenwood Hot Springs selected as #1 - June 2009
Boston Globe
• Hot Springs and Big Rivers Exhilarate Rockies Town (1 1/4 pages) - January 2009
Spa Magazine
• National Renewal - July 2008
Conde Nast Traveler
• Global Spas: The Next Wave - May 2008
New York Times
• In Northwest Colorado, the Workingman’s Spa Town - February 8, 2008
SKI Magazine
• Glenwood Springs - Not Just a Place to Pass Through on Your Way to Aspen, Charming Glenwood Springs Offers, In Many Ways, the Ideal
Ski Weekend - October 2007
Every Day with Rachael Ray Magazine
• Hot and Cold: Spend a Day in the Snow, Then Warm Up in One of Colorado’s Hot Springs - November 2007
Disney’s FamilyFun Magazine
• 8 Great Hotel Pools lists Glenwood Hot Springs as #2 - June 2007
• Nature Escape – A Peak Experience - April 2004
• Take a Swim in Colorado’s Glenwood Hot Springss and Nature’s Hot Tubs Warm-up Resorts - May 2003
People Magazine
• Giving Soldiers a Break - Operation Vacation, which provides free vacations to Glenwood Springs for military personnel and their families
– April 9, 2007
USA Weekend
• Relax at a Hot Springs Resort, Glenwood Hot Springs as feature photo - March 2007
Alaska Airlines Magazine
• Soaking Up the Rockies - Hot Springs Mean Rejuvenation at Colorado’s Glenwood Springs - March 2007
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NBC’s Today Show
• Forever Young featuring local 93 year-old resident, Julian Vogt, a longtime Hot Springs Pool pass holder and avid snowboarder at Sunlight
Mountain Resort - March 2005
Fine Living Channel
• Top Ten Cool Pools honoring the Glenwood Hot Springs - August 2005
Discovery’s Travel Channel
• Glenwood Springs named America’s #1 Hottest Place to Cool Off since 2002
• Glenwood Hot Springs listed as #10 in Top 10 Hottest Hotel Pools since 2003
• Road Trip – Albuquerque to Aspen - May 2004
CNN and Headline News
• Fountain of Youth, segment on health benefits of mineral hot springs waters - April 2006
Fox & Friends – FOX News
• Operation Vacation, creator, Bob Johnson, and soldier, Johnny Deneen, interviewed about the family’s free vacation to Glenwood Springs
– April 7, 2007
Rocky Mountain PBS
• Glenwood Springs, Heartland Emmy-nominated 30-minute documentary - May 31, July 12 & 15, November 11 & 13, 2007
Sunset Magazine
• Colorado’s Water World - Riverside Rides and Soothing Soaks in Glenwood Springs - June 2004
• Heavenly Hot Springs, 10 Colorado Hot Spots For a Soothing Winter Soak - November 2003
• More Top Spa Resorts, Great Hot Springs in California, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming - January 2000
• Getting Into Hot Water In Colorado’s Glenwood Springs - History Receives a Good Soaking - January 1999
Natural Health Magazine
• “Taking the Waters” lists the Hot Springs Pool as one of the most rejuvenating springs and spas in the United States and a good source for
sodium, calcium, and potassium - March 2006
Aspen Philanthropist
• Pooling Resources featuring Glenwood Hot Springs’s $100,000 contribution to Valley View Hospital - June 2007
RV Life magazine
• Four Colorado Ski Treasures featuring Sunlight Mountain Resort, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, the Hot Springs Pool, Hotel Colorado
and Glenwood Canyon Resort - January 2007
Ski Trax magazine
• Ski & Soak Hot Springs Review spotlight on cross-country ski trails at Sunlight Mountain Resort then soaking in the Hot Springs Pool
– December 2006
AAA Colorado EnCompass Magazine
• Surprises on the Glenwood Loop - Sept/Oct 2007
• Up, Down, and Underground - July/Aug 2005
AAA GEM
• AAA TourBooks named the Hot Springs Pool a GEM - Great Experience for Members, a point of interest that is an exceptional place
to visit - March 2006
AAA Arizona Highroads
• Weekender: 48 Hour Getaways – Where To Go and What To Do - Sept/Oct 2007
Orange County Register – CA
• Lap Up Luxury and Even History at These Famous Hotel Pools lists Hot Springs Pool - July 15, 2007
Colorado Getaways – CBS Denver TV 4
• Highlighted Sunlight Mountain Resort’s 40th anniversary and interviewed visitors at the Hot Springs Pool - February 2007
Books
• 1000 Places to See in the USA and Canada Before You Die: A Traveler’s Life List by Patricia Schultz - May 2007
• The Great Towns of America: A Guide to the 100 Best Getaways for a Vacation or Lifetime by David & Joan Vokac - 1998 and 2008
• National Geographic Guide to America’s Hidden Corners features the Hot Springs Pool
• The 100 Best Small Towns in America book by Norman Crampton named Glenwood Springs #4
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Preserve America Community
• Glenwood Springs was selected as a Preserve America Community - February 2006
National Trust for Historic Preservation
• Glenwood Springs is one of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations - 2004
Awards and Accolades
• The American Red Cross honored four Glenwood Hot Springs lifeguards with the Red Cross Lifesaver Award for their quick and professional
lifesaving actions -- November 2011
• Local’s Choice Awards presented by the Glenwood Springs Post Independent
- Best Attraction (won 5 years in a row)
- Best Place to get a Massage (2009)
- Best Spa (2011)
- Best Place to See & Be Seen (2011)
Awards from the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association
• Spa of the Rockies selected as Tourism Business of the Year - April 2009
• Top Brass Award recognizing 120 years in business - April 2009
• Large Philanthropic Business of the Year - April 2007
• The Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association awarded Kjell Mitchell, Glenwood Hot Springs General Manager/COO, the prestigious
Chairman’s Award, November 2005
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Charitable and Community Contributions
2013, Glenwood Springs, CO... Glenwood Springs is the home of many historical landmarks that contribute to the ongoing legacy and
popularity of this mountain town. True to its heritage of western hospitality and generosity, the Glenwood Hot Springs has shown
honorable community involvement with significant monetary donations.
In April 2007, the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association named the Glenwood Hot Springs Large Philanthropic Business of
the Year. Notable contributions included $100,000 to help fund the new Heart and Vascular Center as part of a long-term partnership with
Valley View Hospital; $20,000 toward the construction of the Glenwood Springs Whitewater Park; and nearly $50,000 donated annually
to help sustain local organizations, charities, and youth activities. Operation Vacation, which provides free Glenwood Springs getaways to
deserving soldiers and their families, has given away more than two dozen Glenwood Hot Springs packages. The Glenwood Hot Springs
also provides hundreds of in-kind pool passes and dozens of lodging certificates to many organizations to use for fundraisers.
The Glenwood Hot Springs, a strong supporter of youth and education, makes contributions to numerous youth-oriented groups.
Deserving high‑school students are annually awarded $10,000 in college scholarship funds, distributed over the course of four years.
Community-sponsored events, such as Summer of Jazz, are part of the Glenwood Hot Springs’ effort to support the local arts. Historic
preservation projects are also key recipients of funds given out by the Glenwood Hot Springs. Medical research, service clubs, and
memorials also benefit from these sources.
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Cash and contributions have gone to help preserve community interests to a variety of organizations, such as:
Valley View Hospital Foundation
Glenwood Springs Whitewater Park
Glenwood Hot Springs Scholarship Fund
Colorado Mountain College Foundation
Operation Vacation
YouthZone
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Youth for Christ
Junior Achievement
True Media Foundation
LIFT-UP
Salvation Army
Frontier Historical Society
Summer of Jazz Community Concerts
Glenwood Springs Community Center Aquatic Center
Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts
Mt. Sopris Nordic
Arthritis Foundation
Hospice Organizations
Memorials
Service Clubs
Road Races
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