Time spent at high altitudes can be rough on your hair, skin, and body. Park City, Utah sits at roughly 7,000 feet, with its resorts’ peaks standing as tall as almost 10,000 feet at their highest points. Skiing and snowboarding can also be tough on the body, especially if you’re not accustomed to using those specific muscles regularly. Park City is Utah's Spa Capital - home to the state's most luxurious facilities and highly-trained therapists. Take an afternoon, or day, off the slopes to rejuvenate your skin, your tired feet, and (possibly) achy body. We’ve rounded-up unique Park City spa treatments that will leave you feeling rested, rejuvenated, and ready to conquer the mountains.
STEIN ERIKSEN SPA, STEIN BODY POLISH VICHY SHOWER
Stein Eriksen Spa’s signature wellness treatment helps purify and remove dead skin cells using salt crystals from the Great Salt Lake mixed with cedar and sage. “Indulge head to toe with this exfoliating body polish rinse under a cascading Vichy shower. This treatment culminates with the therapist applying a luxurious, aromatic lotion that will hydrate the skin and leave you feeling smooth and relaxed.” Spa Menu
Photo credit: Stein Eriksen Lodge
NINETY-NINE 90 ALTITUDE RECOVERY, PARK CITY BOUTIQUE & SPA
The Ninety-Nine 90 Altitude Recovery treatment at Park City Boutique & Spa is the perfect après-ski treatment. Park City Boutique & Spa is located in the Grand Summit Hotel in Canyons Village. “Undo what the mountain has done to you with this signature therapeutic experience designed to relieve heavy, tired, achy muscles. Your lower legs will be enveloped in a cooling aromatic compress in conjunction with targeted compressions, stretching techniques, and pressure-point massage throughout the entire body.” Spa Menu
ROYAL RECOVERY TREATMENT, SERENITY SPA WESTGATE
The Royal Recovery Treatment is the perfect option for those who want to take a day off from activities, or maybe even escape the family for a bit, as it includes five hours of “Fountain of Youth anti-aging full-body rejuvenation treatment, a Transformational Facial, vegan manicure, pedicure, and lunch at the spa.” Spa Menu
EMINENCE COCONUT BODY FIRMING WRAP, ALIGN SPA
Align Spa, located in Park City’s Prospector neighborhood offers a signature treatment designed for those who really want to feel like they’re on vacation. The Eminence Coconut Body Firming Wrap is “a vacation for the senses that leaves your skin feeling tighter and your mind more refreshed. It begins with a stimulating coffee and chocolate body exfoliation, followed by time in the sauna. We then massage in the Eminence Coconut Treatment Cream (paying particular attention to your areas of concern), with key ingredients such as coconut water, Swiss Apple Stem Cells, and Natural Retinal Alternative, that help to moisturize, tone, firm, and increase cell turnover. As you rest in your warm cocoon, letting the beneficial ingredients penetrate deeply into your skin, enjoy a scalp, neck, and foot massage.” Spa Menu
ESCAPE TO SERENITY COUPLES TREATMENT, SPA MONTAGE
An entire day of relaxation, rejuvenation, and the ultimate pampering experience for two awaits you at Spa Montage. “Spa Montage’s signature couples massage starts with a soothing duo mountain herbal soak in our deep, relaxing copper tubs. Experience flotation massage techniques followed by a scalp treatment; then follow with a nurturing hot oil massage and shower rinse. The session concludes with reflexology and a tranquil warm foot bath. This package includes a delightful lunch from our spa cuisine menu.” Spa Menu
Photo credit: Montage Deer Valley
TRADITIONAL CHINESE MASSAGE AND REFLEXOLOGY, OASIS SPA
Traditional Chinese massage at Oasis caps off a fun day on the slopes, leaving you restored and ready to take on another day. “With roots going back about 3,000 years, it is related to acupuncture and focuses on meridians and energy points that will effectively transport and guide blood and energy throughout the body.” Traditional Chinese Massage aims to relieve stress and pain, using therapeutic principles to stimulate the body to “release more hormones, regulating blood flow, boosting energy and muscle recovery. The controlled use of very deep, moving pressure is one of the keys of Chinese massage.” Spa Menu
SHIRODHARA, SPA AT WALDORF
The Spa at Waldorf’s take on the Shirodhara treatment is one of a kind thanks to their beautifully designed, unique spa space. “Begin your inner harmony with a soothing stream of warm oil flowing onto your “third eye” to ease your mind and encourage a REM state. The oil is lavishly massaged into your hair and scalp, followed by a light facial massage. Relax, repair, and rejuvenate.” Spa Menu
Photo credit: Waldorf Astoria
For a complete list of the Park City area's spa offerings, head to Visit Park City's website.