Arctic Spas is a seasoned, experienced hot tub company that specializes in high-quality, energy-efficient, immersive experiences.
“As a Canadian hot tub industry leader for 30 years, Arctic Spas is in over 20 countries worldwide,” says Vanessa Lewis, director of marketing. “We strive to redefine wellness and relaxation in the Pikes Peak Region. The Colorado Springs locale is locally managed.”
Built in Canada, these spas are designed to withstand all seasons. They’re known for durability, innovation, and advanced features tailored to outdoor use, which is great for the ever-changing environment of Southern Colorado, where it may snow in late May or hit 70 degrees in January.
Who’s the local behind Arctic Spas in Colorado Springs? Wanda Shepard. She’s the on-site manager of the Springs store. Her family moved from the Pacific Northwest to the sights and scenes of the Springs.
“I've been with Arctic Spas for over seven years,” says Shepard. “I was living in Spokane, but I absolutely love it here. I mean, selling hot tubs is a very fun gig, because you're just making people's dreams come true. ... but who doesn't want to be near Garden of the Gods?”
From the Pacific Northwest to Pikes Peak
Moving from Spokane to the Springs was a big change for Shepard, but she quickly fell in love with its 300 days of sunshine—and the city itself.
“We'll take it,” Shepard says. “My husband and I moved our family and it’s been a blessing since … a wonderful experience. We've been treated with open arms.”
Spa Boy and FreeHeat: A Dynamic Duo
Arctic Spas' hot tubs are insulated with their proprietary FreeHeat™ tech., which captures generated heat and recycles, reducing energy costs.
Arctic Spas also allows for automated water care through a mobile app, offering users both convenience and control over maintenance. Spa Boy™ is Arctic Spas’ hassle-free, hot tubbing technology that maintains and monitors your personal ideal water conditions, removing the need for complex balancing with harsh chemicals. These features are a popular choice for customers looking for reliable, energy-efficient spas suited to extreme conditions, whether in Colorado or Canada.
“Spa Boy™ is an automated saltwater system that will actually test the water for you,” says Shepard. “It's so much easier because I can pull up my phone and it'll tell me if I need to do anything. There's a lot of new tech. today. You don’t have to be a chemist anymore.”
Arctic Aspirations
“One of the things that's really good with hot tubs: it helps reduce your stress level,” says Shepard. “It helps with detoxing, but also with family-time and socializing. … Everybody is constantly on their phone, but when you get in a hot tub, your husband has to talk to you. You get to spend some time together. A hot tub is not just something to use after a long, hard workday—you’re going to spend time with your spouse or teenage kids. To me, that’s probably been the biggest reward.”
"Craig is my husband," she continues. "We've been married since 2003, and he's pretty awesome. My daughter Lydia is nearly 20—and my other, Annie is 16. They're both really good girls: smart, respectful, honest, kind; I honestly couldn't ask for more. I am very blessed."
With cold showers and cold plunges being all the rage these days, Arctic Spas also offers cold tubs.
“With a cold tub, you'll actually burn more calories in 10 minutes than four hours at the gym,” says Shepard. “My husband does 10 minutes, but most do only three to four.”
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"You’re going to spend time with your spouse or teenage kids. To me, that’s probably been the biggest reward.” -Wanda Shepard