How to prepare for your Sauna Camp session

What to bring:

• A water bottle

• Bathing suit

• A towel

• Foot protection for going IN THE WATER like water shoes, wool socks for the cold plunge Read about that HERE.

• Shoes for walking around (like sandals, Crocs, Birkenstocks, Keens, etc.)

• The spirit of adventure in your heart

1. Come Prepared:

Make sure to bring at the very least a bathing suit, towel and a water bottle for your Sauna Camp booking. Those are crucial elements for both your experience and overall safety. Both sauna and cold plunges are physically intense processes so rehydrating with water and an electrolyte mixture is the best way to refuel and replenish your body's salts and minerals.

2. Protect your feet

Shoes are required for walking around (like shoes or even thick wool socks). These options protect your feet from the elements, and wool socks in the water make the cold exposure a bit more easy. Every time you go into the water, you should bring a buddy with you. The weather is very cold here and we want to maintain the highest degree of safety. For walking around Sauna Camp, a pair of slip-on shoes like Crocs or sandals will make the walk between the sauna and cold plunge more comfortable. Otherwise, you will be walking on frozen ground. Ouch!

3. Embrace the Cold

The cold plunge may seem intimidating at first, but give it a try! We have staff on site who are AMPED to give you tips on how to cold plunge. Remember, it's an integral part of the hot-cold-therapy experience.

Not ready for a full plunge quite yet? You can always roll around in the snow, put some snow or ice on your face and neck, or just stand around in the cold winter air to slowly cool off.

4. ask our staff for help + lean on our community

We have the most positive, helpful, community-minded staff in the game. They are there to make sure that your experience is not only smooth, but enjoyable as well. They can help you with all your questions, offer their own personal tips and tricks, and bring you some add-ons to make your experience even better (i.e. wool socks, electrolytes, or sauna hats).

Sauna Camp is all about community, and we have plenty of regulars who come week after week, so don't be afraid to strike up a conversation with your fellow sauna-goers. Share your experiences, listen to others' stories, and embrace the connections that form during your visit.

4. Listen to Your Body: In traditional Scandinavian cultures, a sauna practice is very definitively not a contest. Go at your own pace to make the most of your personal hot-cold-therapy practice. Get out of the plunge or sauna if you are feeling lightheaded, dizzy, or compromised at all. Please alert the staff if you have any heart conditions or any ongoing medical conditions that we should know about.

Here are the duration times we recommend:

• Sauna 180°-200°+: No more than 15-20 minutes

• Sauna 150°-180°+: No more than 20-30 minutes

• Cold Plunge: No more than 3-5 minutes

NOTE: These numbers are not the same for everyone because of tolerance levels, body types, hydration levels, etc. and are just a suggestion. Sauna Camp offers a truly unique and refreshing experience in the frozen Minnesota landscape. Whether you're seeking personal growth, a sense of community, or simply a rejuvenating wellness experience, Sauna Camp has something for everyone. So, why not challenge yourself, connect with others, and embrace the beauty of the frozen Minnesota at Sauna Camp?

Have any more questions, email us at info@saunacamps.com