Locals know that there is a wonderful alternative to the Hot Springs Pool in Glenwood Springs.
Avalanche Ranch Hot Springs. Listen to Scott Condon, up on the Aspen Times:
"REDSTONE — Avalanche Ranch has raked in loads of good press lately. I learned over the weekend it's well deserved.
A group of us rented the three-bedroom ranch house at the property five or so miles north of Redstone for Friday and Saturday nights. The house is nothing fancy, and neither are we, so it was just the ticket. It's crammed with antiques and features a massive stone fireplace. It oozes character.
The two dogs with us seemed to be as amped up about the mini-vacation as the seven humans as we dribbled in at separate times Friday evening. After mowing down an ample share of food and grog, we made our first foray to the developed hot springs at about 9 p.m. The springs are a stone's throw from the ranch house and easily within walking distance of 13 log cabins on the property.
After loading up on huevos rancheros the next morning, we worked off the calories with a hike through the spectacular scenery between Marble and Crystal. Upon our return to the ranch, we immediately headed back to the hot pools to soak our strained muscles. It was warm enough in the sunshine to hang in the pool that is coolest in character as well as coolest in temperature. Warm water pours off a short waterfall and splashes into the pool. You can burrow in behind the cascading water and gaze out at a flank of Mount Sopris and other mountains rising sharply from the Crystal Valley floor...."
(Scott Condon)
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