The 5 Best Hot Springs Near Ski Resorts

1. Astoria Hot Springs, Wyoming

• Nearest resorts: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
• Price: Adult tickets are $22.
• Who’s it for: Astoria Hot Springs breaks up the usual tour of Jackson, Wyoming, with some naturalistic chill time that offers a reprieve from attempting—or just gazing at—the ever-imposing Corbet’s Couloir.

Located just outside Jackson, Wyoming, the Astoria Hot Springs and Park offers several soaking options for skiers with weary legs. The Cold Plunge ranges from 48 to 51 degrees Fahrenheit, providing the old musculoskeletal system with a much-needed shock before you move to more relaxing fare, like the Meadow Pool and the River Soaking Pools, which clocks in at around 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Bozeman Hot Springs, Montana

• Nearest resorts: Bridger Bowl, Big Sky Resort
• Price: Adult tickets range from $21 to $28, depending on the day of the week.
• Who’s it for: With Bridger Bowl and Big Sky Resort both within driving distance of the Bozeman Hot Springs, you’ve got plenty of big mountain options.

Despite the name, the Bozeman Hot Springs aren’t in Bozeman, Montana. Instead, they’re one town over. Bridger Bowl and Big Sky, two vastly different but equally cool ski areas, are about equidistant from Bozeman Hot Springs' collection of soaking pools.

Across 12 pools, Bozeman Hot Springs covers a wide temperature gamut that ranges from 57 degrees Fahrenheit to 106 degrees Fahrenheit. The hottest and coldest plunges are right next to each other, which makes oscillating between the two quick and easy. Adult tickets range from $21 to $28, depending on the day of the week.

3. Banff Upper Hot Springs, Alberta 

• Nearest resorts: Sunshine Village Ski Resort, Lake Louise Ski Resort, Mt. Norquay
• Price: Adult tickets cost $17.50 Canadian.
• Who’s it for: Affordability and access to epic big mountain skiing make the Banff Upper Hot Springs an ideal spot for hardcore skiers.

Banff, Alberta, is one of the most picturesque mountain destinations on the planet. The soaring peaks, alpine lakes, and solid resort offerings make for easy ski trip fodder—easily accessed hot springs up the ante further. Located just outside town, the Banff Upper Hot Springs provides heady views and equally heady waters that’ll melt away those post-skiing knots. And, odds are, if you’re partway through a ski trip at Banff, you’ll have knots.

The Big3—Sunshine Village, Lake Louise, and Mt. Norquay—are all nearby, each offering plenty of thigh-busting descents. When it comes time to soak, transit via the ROAM Route 1 is the best way to reach Banff Upper Hot Springs due to limited parking.

4. Pagosa Hot Springs, Colorado

• Nearest resorts: Wolf Creek Ski Area
• Price: Adult tickets cost $67.
• Who’s it for: Those seeking a hot springs destination with numerous pools, lodging types, and amenities.

Down the road from Wolf Creek—Colorado’s snowiest ski area—stands the town of Pagosa Springs, which is home to the vast Pagosa Hot Springs. This hot spring doubles as a glamorous resort with restaurants, rooms, suites, and, yes, places to warm (or cool) those quads after a day on the slopes. 

The numerous pools here vary considerably and cater to a range of temperaments. The Columbine pool, for instance, is a designated quiet area, while the small Crick Tub provides views of the San Juan River as it slides by. Day entrance fees are on the pricier end at Pagosa Hot Springs, but suites and rooms include 24/7 pool access, presenting a solid deal for skiers looking to soak where they stay.

Come November, the Pagosa Hot Springs welcomes the Hot Springs Festival, which features live music, various health and wellness activities, and, of course, a good, long session in the pool of your choosing.

5. Orvis Hot Springs, Colorado

• Nearest resorts: Telluride Ski Resort
• Price: Adult tickets cost $28.
• Who’s it for: Want to hit the hot springs the way God intended? This is your place.

Skiing is all about suiting up. Long johns, outwear, mittens, helmets, goggles—the list goes on and on. But at the Orvis Hot Springs, near Telluride Ski Resort, Colorado, you don’t need to worry about what you want to wear because clothes are optional.

Orvis Hot Springs takes the all-natural part seriously, though, and has a variety of rules in place to ensure that guests have a relaxing time, such as prohibiting the use of phones and cameras in soaking areas. In addition to its lithium-infused pools, Orvis Hot Springs also offers six rooms for overnight visitors. These rooms include 24/7 access to the pools. 

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