In the interest of balanced reporting...

A month ago, I posted that the temperature poolside at Mountain Air Ranch was a comfortable 74 degrees F. In those past 30 days, the temperature in Denver, Colorado set a record low (minus 19 degrees F) with the temperature that day at MAR much higher at +6 degrees F (a full 26 degrees warmer than nearby Denver, although I hesitate to use the word warmer). Just last weekend, the temps went from 54 degrees on Saturday to 9 degrees for a high on Sunday. Seems reasonable that the pool was closed up the first weekend in December.

Until we get the warm moments starting in February and March (yes, it happens), I guess its time to stick to the hot tub and sauna at MAR, or to go to the clothing optional hot springs around Colorado (Dakota and Orvis for example).

Also, I should mention that rooms for overnight guests at Orvis Hot Springs have been much more popular. The rooms have been renovated over the past three years and are much nicer than before. When we tried to get a room a month ago, we were told that they were sold out for the next 6 weekends. So, if you want a room as well as nude soaking time, you should call early.

There is also the New Years Eve Dinner and Dance in just two weeks at Mountain Air Ranch. There are only about 50 people signed up so far, with over 100 expected (procrastination is a common human trait, I guess). Just $40 per person. Lodging is completely booked (with a waitlist) at MAR, but if you want to party too hard, just bring a sleeping bag and roll it out on the clubhouse floor after the band packs up.