Travel · California
Palm Springs
Mid-century houses, mountains and pool culture. The desert does recovery very well.
A first guide
General advice for now. Our named picks (gyms, studios, restaurants) arrive after we've been.
Best season: October to May
Where to train
Hike early: the canyon trails are best before the heat, and always with more water than you think. Hotel gyms vary; bands travel well.
How to recover
Pools, shade and an afternoon nap. Heat is real training load.
Eating well
Hydrate obsessively; electrolytes on long hot days.
What to pack
- Electrolytes
- Trail shoes
- A sun hoodie
- Sunglasses that stay on