High above the Mount Princeton Resort , you can see the two blue hot-spring pools ( bottom ), a couple of the small pools ( at center , behind the pines ), the huge , covered pool ( under white dome ) and the spa building ( upper right ). That ’ s the geothermally heated Chalk Cree in the center . |
tures in the continental plates . The water comes up out of the ground in various locations at 130 degrees F in the creek that bisects the Mount Princeton property |
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. Since the 1860s , people have been | |||
capturing some of that water in pools – | |||
and inviting other people to come enjoy | |||
an incredible soak . Compared to other | |||
hot springs we ’ ve experienced , these | |||
are incredible for their lack of a sulfuric | |||
smell , and the clear water . | |||
The five pools maintained by Mount | |||
Princeton range from an Olympic-sized | |||
super structure to a series of small hot tubs | |||
of varying temperatures . Or , folks can wade | |||
down into the river , find the warm spots | |||
and create their own mini hot tub by moving | |||
hand-sized rocks around to pool the | |||
water in an area . In the massive warm pools , | |||
guests can play , relax or sign up to participate | |||
in water yoga classes or other activi- |
With that in mind , Peterson started trav- |
ties . And the spa includes multiple services |
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eling the snowmobile show circuit try- |
– body wraps , different styles of massages , |
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ing to tell snowmobilers about the unique |
facials , nail services , organic raindrop ther- |
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The sprawling , high-end Mount Princeton |
and hot springs , it seems custom-built |
opportunity the resort offers . |
apy , sugar glows and a whole bunch of other |
Hot Spring Resort isn ’ t just for overly |
for the bride who wants it all , for herself |
“ The riding is out of this world , and with |
foo-foo stuff that this author doesn ’ t really |
pampered brides anymore . Located |
and her guests . |
the many things the resort has to offer , it ’ s |
understand , but which sounded incredible |
between Buena Vista and Salida in |
But guess what ? People don ’ t drive up |
perfect for families or couples ,” Peterson |
to my wife . |
central Colorado , Mount Princeton is |
to rural Nathrop , Colorado , to get married |
said . “ Maybe the first day , everybody rides |
Before we left for Mount Princeton , |
booked solid from late spring through |
when there ’ s 8 feet of snow on the ground . |
together , and then the second day the wives |
Scott told us , “ Bring your wives , they ’ ll |
fall with big family events and fancy |
Marketing Director Scott Peterson knew |
may want to stay back and enjoy a day in |
love it ,” but when I ran the idea of a Colo- |
weddings ceremonies . With exclusive- |
that the resort is located in some of the |
the spa while the guys go ride somewhere |
rado snowmobiling adventure past my |
feeling facilities , a stunning high- |
world ’ s best high-country snowmobil- |
more extreme . We can cater to anybody .” |
bride , she gave me a quick “ No thanks .” |
altitude location , varied lodging for |
ing territory , where high-profile riders |
The resort is located along a section of |
When I got home and showed her the |
more than 250 people and a plethora of |
like Chris Burandt and Matt Entz , among |
Chalk Creek that is geothermally heated , |
pictures of the resort , she whined , “ Why |
pampering services available in the spa |
many others , like to play and show off . |
thanks to underground faults and frac- |
didn ’ t you bring me ?!” |