5 One-Of-A-Kind Après-Ski Spa Treatments

Spending a day on the mountain is fun, but it can also be hard on your body: your skin dehydrates and your muscles ache in unexpected ways. Sometimes it takes a little help to recover and rejuvenate, so we’ve rounded up these unique and wonderful après-ski spa treatments. Because let’s face it: even if it hurts, you can’t wait to get back at it and hit those slopes again.

Detoxifying Orange Blossom Ritual

Spa at Sun Valley – Sun Valley, ID

The decor at Spa at Sun Valley combines rustic elements like wood, leather and natural stone with an upscale, artistic touch. One of their signature treatments is the Detoxifying Orange Blossom Ritual featuring the Syringa flower, which is commonly known as Mock Orange. Syringa is the state flower of Idaho, and Native Americans used it’s barks and leaves to make soap. The flower is a treat for the senses giving off the the warm and inviting aroma of orange blossom.

This ritual begins with a full-body exfoliation, followed by a detoxifying  lava clay wrap. You’ll rinse off in a 16-head shower before ending your session with a full-body massage featuring hot stones and the essence of Syringa. They offer a 110-minute standard option or a 140-minute experience which includes a luxury bath soak.

Chill CBD Oil Massage

Drift Spa – Bend, OR

Illuminated by candlelight, the Drift Spa is understated and beautiful. Their Chill CBD Oil Massage combines steamed towels, warmed CBD and ginger oils, and expert hands that work to relax you and target pain points. CBD oil reduces inflammation, and it’s natural pain-relieving and relaxing properties help your body recover from tightness and stress. It’s the perfect way to recover from a day at Mount Bachelor Ski Resort. Fifty- or 80-minute options are available.

Four-Hands Massage

Edelweiss Lodge and Spa – Taos Ski Valley, NM

If you’re daydreaming about having the two hands of a masseuse pamper you after your day on the mountain, you’ll love taking your experience to the next level with the Four Hands Massage at Edelweiss Day Spa , nestled in the Strawberry Hill Slopes in the base area of Taos Valley Ski Resort. Two therapists will perform an incredible tandem message using holistic techniques to relax and rejuvenate your body.

Your session will begin with a consultation where you’ll chat about your personal requests to make sure your personal wants and needs are addressed. No two of these experiences are alike, but one thing is for sure, you’ll walk away feeling spoiled rotten. Choose between the 50- or 80-minute session.

Stowe Cider Uber Scrub

Spa at Spruce Creek – Stowe, VT

If you’ve come to Vermont with a hankering for some of their renowned apple cider, the warm and inviting Spa at Spruce Peak won’t let you down. The Stowe Cider Uber Scrub commences with an exfoliating body scrub incorporating a salt infused with the juices and pomaces produced during the cider fermentation process to exfoliate and soothe dry skin. Next, you’ll enjoy a 50-minute full-body massage to relax away those aches and pains. Finally, you’ll unwind in their lovely sanctuary with a can of local Stowe Cider. This experience is 100 minutes long.

Heaven on Earth Signature Massage

Heaven On Earth Day Spa – Aspen, CO

The Heaven On Earth Day Spa is located in an unassuming storefront in downtown Aspen . This boutique spa is conveniently located to many of the major hotels and attractions in town. The Heaven On Earth Signature Massage is an incredible experience infusing Swedish, deep tissue and Lomi Lomi techniques for a long stroke, full-body massage.

The therapist walks on your back supporting her weight on bars suspended from the ceiling, which allows you to customize the amount of pressure you’re comfortable with. The technique is ideal for sore muscles, aching bodies and chronic pain. Sixty-, 75- and 90-minute sessions are available.