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Breathe It In
There’s something really special about Colorado mountain air. From the moment you arrive in Vail, you can feel the refreshing and rejuvenating alpine energy. Vail Village sits at just over 8,000 feet in elevation, and this inspiring place provides every guest at Vail Mountain Lodge with the ability to interact with the area in his or her own individual way. Chat with the on-site concierge to find out the endless possibilities ahead of you: ride a cruiser bike through town, or take a vigorous pedal up Vail Pass over to Copper Mountain; walk through the Betty Ford Gardens, just minutes from the Vail Mountain Lodge, or hike (or ski) one of the state’s fourteen-thousand foot peaks; shop around town, or enjoy fine dining at its best. If you’re making Colorado your home-away-from-home, take in every ounce of goodness that you can while you’re here.
Relax Completely
Vacations are meant to be relaxing, but sometimes it’s take a little spa time to really sink into peace and serenity. Massages, facials and speciality treatments available at the Vitality Center spa are what the body needs to really relax — whether you’ve been traveling all days or are getting back from a few hours of playing out in the mountains. Deep tissue massages are great for rainy days or apres-ski, and signature treatments make the experience indulgent. Try the Coffee and Sea Kelp Body Scrub — an invigorating body scrub with organic coffee, sea kelp and pumice. The 50-minute treatment is completed with an application of organic coconut cream to promote skin elasticity. Facials like the 75-minute Radiant Vitality experience go deep — it’s a result-focused facial includes a medical-grade microdermabrasion treatment and an ultrasound serum penetration.
Embrace Adventure
Head outside in the morning for one of endurance trainer Ellen Miller’s outdoor fitness classes. They are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 a.m. in the summer and 7:30 p.m. in the winter, and will get you out on Vail Mountain before your day fills up. Guests, rent your outdoor gear in town to try mountain biking or skiing on the mountain — just minutes away from the front door of the Vail Mountain Lodge. The convenience gets even better, as Vail Mountain Lodge provides free ski storage at the base of Gondola One, so there’s no need to struggle with equipment to begin or end a great day.
Work It Out
The Vail Vitality Center has more than 60 fitness classes per week, including barre, yoga, outdoor classes and fitness classes. Guests are given free daily access to all the facilities and regular classes. Check out the schedule, here. The gym is equipped with everything you need to get a good sweat session on, and personal trainers are also available to book if you are looking to get really specific with your training or workout regimen. Vail has one of the fittest populations in the state, so let the professionals share some of their secrets with you. Vail Mountain Lodge guests have open access to all the club’s amenities, including the steam room, sauna, cold plunge, indoor and outdoor hot tubs. There’s nothing better than a post-workout soak in the sunshine, or while fresh snow is falling from the sky.
Nourish Yourself
After all your mountain activities, head to Terra Bistro for a wholesome and delicious meal. The restaurant has a buffet breakfast every morning for guests, and is a favorite dinner destination for locals and visitors. Terra t is commuted to certified organic and natural offerings, so the food not only tastes delicious, it makes you feel great.
“We simply focus on whole foods, natural foods and organic foods in our recipes made from scratch,” said Kevin Nelson, Terra Bistro managing partner.
To begin or to share, try the Vitality Salad, or the chorizo-stuffed Medjool dates wrapped with pancetta and served with peppadew sauce.
Kim Fuller is a freelance writer based in Vail, Colorado.
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