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But if you're planning on heading to the famous Ice Park in Urae, Colorado,

to climb out your self-loathing, why not up the joy ratio by staying in the B-Spad in Hotel and Spa. Imagine after your third round

of screaming bar fees, you can retire to their vapor cave and soaking pool for a quote,

strange, dark, steamy underworld soaking experience.

The V-Sbodin is affordable luxury in Ura.

In fact, if you climb in Urae and don't stay there, you are totally blowing it.

Discounts all winter, go to v Spodden Hot Springs.com for more information.

Once again, that's v Spodden Hot Springs.com.

It's really the only way you'll find me ice climbing.

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