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SiG MT 43 Fairmont's natural spring water is comprised of a wide variety of compounds and elements, including lithium, fluoride, chloride, silica, sodium, magnesium, and potassium, among others. Visitors flocked to the ancient springs for their purported healing powers – one of the many features that continues to draw guests to the resort well over a century later. Today, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort boasts two mineral soaking pools and two oversized Olympic swimming pools. Visitors will find one of each both outside and inside, all of which are open to guests 365 days per year. e soaking pools range in temperature from a steamy 100°F to 104°F, while the swimming pools remain between a comfortable 88°F and 94°F. Although the idea of swimming outside in the middle of the Montana winter might seem daunting at first, visitors soon discover they're unaffected by the frigid air temperatures. In fact, the seemingly impossible tranquility of soaking in a hot pool while breathing in the cool mountain air as tiny icicles form on your hair just might be one of the biggest draws Fairmont has to offer. e outdoor hot pools are also the perfect place for an incredible stargazing experience when the steam rising up from the water thins out enough to let the night sky break through. Infuse some excitement into all of that relaxation by taking an exhilarating ride down the resort's 350-foot enclosed waterslide! A favorite for kids and adults alike, the slide begins inside the warmth of the inside area, and ends with a satisfying splash in the outside pool. In addition to the pools, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort's 500 acres are also home to a spa, two restaurants, a sprawling golf course and a 152-room hotel. Opportunities for Alpine and Nordic skiing, snowmobiling, hunting and learning about the area's rich mining history are all available within 30 miles of the resort. You can learn more about Fairmont's packages for families, couples and special occasions at www.fairmontmontana.com, or by calling (406) 797-3241. e soaking pools range in temperature from a steamy 100°F to 104°F, while the swimming pools remain between a comfortable 88°F and 94°F. DAY TRIP Holly Matkin is a native Montanan who lives with her husband at the foot of the Elkhorn Mountains. She covers a wide variety of topics as a freelance writer for multiple local and national publications, and especially enjoys writing travel, history, and human interest pieces. S MT