Averaging 430 inches of natural snow annually, Wolf Creek Ski Area is known for getting “the most snow in Colorado.”
While the slopes are a big draw in winter, Pagosa Springs, just 30 minutes west of the ski area, offers a plethora of winter activities, from steamy to icy. When I had out-of-state friends visiting, and one doesn’t ski, we set out to find fun off the slopes in this quaint town in southwest Colorado.
Here are six things to do in Pagosa Springs.
Soak in thermal waters from the Mother Spring
“Pagosah” is a Southwestern Ute word translating to “healing waters.”
Centuries ago, members of the Ute tribes were the original soakers in the geothermal mineral waters and discovered the “Mother Spring” that is now part of The Springs Resort and Spa.
Guinness World Records certified it to be 1002 feet, but the actual depth is unknown. While you can’t soak or even touch the Mother Spring since the surface temperature can range from 130-144°F, it feeds the soaking pools in Pagosa Springs.
The Springs Resort and Spa already has the most geothermal hot spring pools in Colorado, with 25 pools of varying temperatures from 83-114°F, but it will open 25 more pools as part of an expansion this spring. But area there other nearby spas as well.
Healing Waters Resort and Spa, founded in 1950, may offer the most budget-friendly accommodations for staying where you soak with its hotel rooms, suites, and cozy cabins.
Overlook Hot Springs Spa has one of the best views in town as you soak in their rooftop tubs. Typically less crowded, it’s a locals’ favorite.
Day passes are available at all three, but if you stay overnight at The Springs or Healing Waters, you get extra time to enjoy the therapeutic waters.
A tip for day visitors to soak without crowds is to go between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
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