SHAPE Magazine Names Canyon Ranch In The Berkshires One Of The Hottest Outdoor Exercise Locales In United States

Lenox, MA - March 11, 2002 - The April 2002 issue of SHAPE magazine has named Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires one of the hottest outdoor exercise locales in the U.S. The April issue of SHAPE is on newsstands now.

According to SHAPE, "Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires is ideal for hiking, cycling, tennis, kayaking, canoeing and access to snow sports in winter."

Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires attracts approximately 12,000 guests every year from around the world -- many who are drawn to the Berkshires for its spectacular scenery, endless hiking and biking trails and variety of seasonal outdoor sports activities.

Carl Pratt, managing director of Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires, said the popular magazine's recognition adds to the luster and attractiveness of the Berkshires as a destination. "Where else can you find an abundance of historical and cultural activities, scenic recreational areas and a natural beauty second to none? We are proud to call the Berkshires our home."

Canyon Ranch is an award-winning vacation destination dedicated to healthy living. Guests enjoy a full array of indoor and outdoor fitness activities and classes, hiking and biking programs, luxurious spa and beauty services, nutritious gourmet dining and private consultations and workshops with medical and wellness experts.

Mel and Enid Zuckerman founded the original Canyon Ranch Health Resort in Tucson, Arizona in 1979. Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires Health Resort opened in Lenox, Massachusetts in 1989. Canyon Ranch SpaClub, a 65,000-square-foot health spa, wellness and fitness facility, opened at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1999. In August 2000, Canyon Ranch announced the formation of Canyon Ranch at Sea, a new division that will operate a line of luxury cruise ships. In 2001, Canyon Ranch announced it will design and operate a Canyon Ranch SpaClub facility on board the Queen Mary 2. In 2002, Canyon Ranch opened a SpaClub facility at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida.