The Massage Therapists at Summit Massage & Wellness Studio at Copper are happy and grateful for all the visitors and would like to address a special thanks to the one who enjoyed a therapeutic sports massage
pre and/or post the Leadville 100 race to take care of athletic soreness.
Congratulations to all the participants, you did great! We look forward to seeing you again.
The Summit Massage Therapy Team
(970) 668-2344

It seems like just when you get in the groove of summer it is fall. This summer in particular just flew by. Maybe it was the late start, maybe it was the rain, but in an instant it was Labor Day and Copper Country. Four days after the show I was in the operating room sewing back together my left shoulder.

There is nothing like surgery to create pause in your life. My shoulder has been injured for years - over two, in fact. I set aside all those things I wanted to do but never had time to do for just this occasion. Exciting things, like re-writing the employee handbook, a new procedure's manual, putting together a list of all of my vendors along with phone numbers, logins, and passwords. And, yes, I did read that you should never write down your logins and passcodes, but then I'd never remember them and with them written I only have to remember where I put the piece of paper they are written on!

Another thing I've saved to do this fall is write. Write down my thoughts of the past, my hopes for the future. Write about the way my dog runs in his sleep chasing squirrels and how that wakes my other dog who just stares at his brother wondering what in the heck he is doing. Write about the injustices of the world and hope. I've saved this time for me. It seems odd to tell my readers and those that are visiting my business website that I'm taking time for me. But then, what is massage if it is not taking some time for yourself?

When I opened Summit Massage & Wellness Studio I envisioned a place where people would come to feel better, get better, relax, de-stress, work out the kinks and swap stories from the mountain. I put "wellness" into the title on purpose.  

Someone once said to me that the reason they liked coming to our studio was because the therapists looked the part - they looked like they take care of themselves. This fall is my turn. I want to be 110% this winter for my clients. My heart and soul is in Summit Massage & Wellness Studio. We had an incredible first year and have a great staff of therapists that are available this fall.

Take time this fall for you. See you in the winter!

It feels like closing day should officially kick off mud season, but this year is different. We received 355 inches of snow - over 29 feet! This is a mind blowing amount of snow. Copper still has an 84-inch base at mid mountain. This past weekend the lifts spun one last time. That is just too late for mud season to start. We want flowers in our gardens by May, at least that is wishful thinking as I looked at the grass withering under mounds of snow the other day crying out "help me...". 

The neighbors have fled for the desert. I fled to the northwest where at least the water falls from the sky as rain. Signs are everywhere that indicate mud season -CLOSED. This is the time of year when the locals re-fuel  for the next season. 

On my travels I continue to spot things that will make wonderful additions to the studio from handmade heat wraps to locally produced organic fruit bars from Oregon. I've sampled wine from Palisades, CO to the Hood River region in Oregon that will go splendidly with our girls weekend packages. And the pie -- south of Portland there is a barn serving daily "happy hour" pie from 9-11 with $1 slices and coffee. Breakfast never tasted so good!

I visited Lavender Ranch in Biggs, California where we will now be ordering all of our organic lavender essential oils. I experimented using this oil with a new lip balm recipe which was quite nice.

I am excited to bring back more of small town America to the studio from the artists that make up the backbone of this wonderful country.

As I head back to Colorado later this week, I bring with me a renewed spirit, tons of ideas, and completely revamped menu of services and retail shop. We look forward to seeing all of our wonderful clients and customers when we open on June 13th! 

Enjoy the season in rewind ...

Today as I was walking my dog I thought it looked a lot more like January than April, yet in less than 2 weeks the mountain will close and the 2013/2014 winter season will be over.

It has been quite a season - tons of snow, tons of events, new friends and new business. Thank you to everyone who came by this year to take a look, have a massage, or stay for a chat. We have some specials this month. Check out our closing day specials.

Tomorrow promises warmer weather and sunshine. I'll be catching the skier cross at the USASA National Championships - go Caleb (bib #414).

Sunsations starts this weekend. Sun is in the title, so be prepared to catch some rays and have some fun listening to live music.

Whatever your pleasure, get outside and enjoy! 

For the entire month of February join us for a couples massage and receive champagne and chocolates.

Advanced reservations requested.

Thank you!

Opening ceremonies will soon kick-off the start to the Winter Olympics in Russia.

Like most kids I dreamed of going to the Olympics. I wanted to swim my way to a gold medal. I swam a lot! Recently I was asked what sport I'd participate in if I could choose any sport. Downhill skiing, of course. Skiing fast. Although the jumps certainly look fun too!

Kelly Clark, Copper Mountain Olympic Qualifying Event, 2013.

I've been teaching in Golden since Thursday and just returned to Summit County - WOW! And then today, what an awesome event - 10 to 20 inches of fresh powder by tomorrow.

Get out there an enjoy. While today is not an office Copper "Snow Day" it is definitely snowing so be prepared for fresh turns!

A quiet Center Village at Copper awaits the thousands that will fill in to watch as the best skiers and snowboards in the country compete for a spot on the Olympic Team.

The finals are Sunday, December 22nd.