Vichy Shower
Like a tropical rain, Vichy hydrotherapy at Banff Caribou Lodge's Red Earth Spa cascades mineral waters from a 7-showerhead rain bar. The treatment relaxes and stimulates circulation. Have your Vichy stand-alone or as part of a package-Wet Earth (with body exfoliation and mud wrap) or Spa Prestige Vichy Rain Experience (with marine mud massage and facial). Rimrock Spa & Fitness also offers Vichy showers along with coffee, mud and oil wrap treatments that include exfoliation and moisturizer application. By Lisa Stephens

Hanging About
Have a mountain adventure indoors at The Banff Center Climbing Gym. Tackle top rope and lead routes using belay safety systems-there are plenty of challenges for all abilities and ages, and gear rentals are available. Join a training session, book a private lesson (403-762-7545) or if familiar with belaying, simply pass a quick safety test to be up and away in no time. By Lisa Stephens

Natural Indulgence
Pleiades Massage & Spa hand-makes natural skin care products from regional ingredients like oak flower, rose water, corn and oats. Experience the cleansing, revitalizing and moisturizing during a Pleiades treatment. Or, buy an item for home use from $10 (peppermint facial scrub or emollient honey masque) to $25 (body polish gel). By Nora O'Malley