Glenwood Springs Welcomes The Sauna Summit: A New Wellness Destination for 2026

Iron Mountain Hot Springs has opened The Sauna Summit, which serves as the core of their wellness expansion that presents the most extensive sauna collection in the United States, together with Glenwood Springs’ first public sauna and plunge pool facility. The property marks its 10th anniversary by introducing a new sauna experience that combines traditional sauna culture with contrast therapy to help guests achieve better recovery, relaxation and overall health. The Sauna Summit will attract wellness seekers who want to experience the health benefits of thermal therapy.

Known for its geothermal mineral pools, Iron Mountain Hot Springs has long been a top attraction in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The addition of The Sauna Summit elevates the experience, providing guests with access to five distinct thermal features and three dedicated plunge pools designed to provide deep therapeutic benefits. Whether for muscle recovery, improved sleep, or stress relief, The Sauna Summit offers diverse saunas and a guided approach to contrast therapy, ensuring every guest can tailor their experience to their wellness goals.

The Sauna Summit: U.S.’s Most Diverse Sauna Collection

The Sauna Summit features a truly unique and varied sauna experience, offering some of the most diverse sauna types available in the U.S. Guests can choose from five different sauna styles, each designed to support various health benefits through heat therapy, aromatherapy, and chromotherapy. These saunas include:

• Steam Room – Inspired by the Turkish Hammam, this sauna offers humid heat that supports skin detoxification, promotes respiratory relief, and helps open pores.
• Traditional Sauna – With Finnish Barrel Sauna influences, the deep, dry heat boosts circulation, reduces stress, and aids in muscle recovery.
• Red Light Clay Sauna – Modeled after the South Korean Hanjeungmak, this sauna uses radiant heat and red light to support joint comfort, detoxification, and cellular recovery.
• Aromatherapy Sauna – Inspired by the Russian Banya, herbal-infused heat stimulates circulation, eases muscle tension, and promotes relaxation of the nervous system.
• Salt Sauna – Based on the Polish Salt Room, this sauna helps with respiratory health, skin balance, and overall relaxation by infusing the air with healing minerals.

Each sauna type provides a unique experience, helping visitors tap into the healing power of heat while also enjoying the benefits of aromatherapy and chromotherapy.

The Benefits of Contrast Therapy at The Sauna Summit

The Sauna Summit is more than just a space to relax, it’s a destination for contrast therapy, which combines hot saunas with cold plunges to promote recovery and well-being. Contrast therapy has long been recognized for its ability to reduce muscle soreness, improve circulation, support better sleep, and even enhance the skin’s appearance.

The new wellness expansion includes three dedicated plunge pools designed to complement the saunas, providing guests with an effective way to balance the intense heat with cold immersion. Whether you’re looking to improve cardiovascular health, muscle recovery, or reduce stress, the property’s guided circuits are designed to meet specific health goals. Guests can enjoy the therapeutic benefits of contrast therapy at their own pace or follow a structured routine led by expert wellness guides.

A Social and Rejuvenating Experience

The Sauna Summit isn’t just about personal wellness, it’s also designed to foster connection. The wellness space is intentionally crafted to create an open, inviting atmosphere where guests can relax, unwind, and share time together. Whether you’re visiting solo, with a partner, or with family and friends, the experience encourages a communal sense of well-being while offering a sanctuary to reset your body and mind.

Aaron McCallister, General Manager of Iron Mountain Hot Springs, explains, “The Sauna Summit is designed to offer a holistic wellness experience that supports recovery, relaxation, and deep rejuvenation. By introducing sauna culture, cold plunges, and intentional contrast therapy, we’re expanding our offerings and ensuring our guests leave feeling restored and revitalized.”

Exclusive Access and Premier Wellness Experience

The Sauna Summit is exclusively available to guests with Premier Access (21+) and is included with their visit. Guests can enjoy the full range of sauna and plunge pool experiences, as well as the guided wellness circuits that target specific health needs.

For those seeking a slopes-to-soak experience, The Sauna Summit pairs perfectly with outdoor activities such as skiing in winter or hiking year-round. Iron Mountain Hot Springs remains an ideal destination to unwind after an active day, whether it’s in the heat of a sauna or by soaking in the geothermal mineral pools.

Embrace Wellness at Iron Mountain Hot Springs’ Sauna Summit

The Sauna Summit opening has boosted Iron Mountain Hot Springs status as the leading wellness destination in Colorado. The unique combination of various saunas, plunge pools and contrast therapy enables visitors to experience a unique method of revitalising their bodies and calming their minds. The Sauna Summit provides thermal experiences that support relaxation and wellness goals, making it an essential part of any visitor’s experience in Glenwood Springs.

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