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Well, it has been an awesome winter season here in the Vail Valley, and it seems nothing can stop all these smiles! Sage owner Darryl Bangert said it best: “Through our second year amid the pandemic, we’ve witnessed a big demand to get outside and reconnect with nature. “Seeing our guests come alive during these…

These aren’t your father’s snowmobiles. When arriving for a snowmobile tour, many of our guests are surprised at the change in snowmobiles since they last rode as a kid. Machines used to be noisy, and emit a strong smell of gas exhaust. But the modern snowmobile experience is something completely different. Gone are the days…

Winter in the Colorado Rockies is magical, and few experiences capture that magic better than a snowmobile ride through pristine alpine terrain. For families visiting the Vail Valley, snowmobiling is an unforgettable way to experience the beauty of winter together. At Sage Outdoor Adventures, we specialize in family snowmobile tours designed to be safe, scenic,…

Our snowfall this winter at the end of 2021 started out slow. We hadn’t seen much snow in November and through most of December. Then just before Christmas, it finally arrived. Here’s a quick update… “This was one of the biggest storms I’ve ever seen here in Colorado and it didn’t stop snowing for more…

A warm, dry start to the winter here in Colorado meant that we were offering ATV tours into early December. But the snow has begun falling hard and we are now seeing outstanding snow conditions in the Vail Valley! We’ve received more than two feet of snow over the past several days and more snow…

We’re looking forward to a great winter of snowmobiling here in the Vail Valley. As we prepare, our staff is busy grooming trails, prepping equipment, and getting ready for a busy season of outdoor adventure. While we’re working to get ready, we want to make sure you’re ready too! Here’s what you need to snowmobile…

When winter hits the Vail Valley, we can’t help but get excited for a new season of snowmobiling adventures! Vail, Colorado snowmobiling doesn’t get better than the trips we offer here at Sage. It’s a magical time when the snow begins to fall. The snowmobiles are ready. The snowcats will soon begin grooming trails throughout…

Off road tours in Colorado are not just limited to the summer anymore! As we kick off the 2021/2022 winter season, beautiful late fall weather has created an unexpected change of plans. For a limited time only, we’re offering side-by-side ATV tours on our 6,000-acre private mountain near Vail! These special guided ATV tours in…

Apply now to work with the always-friendly, happy and outdoorsy team at Sage Outdoor adventures! We are currently accepting applications for the 2021/22 winter season. Available positions include reservations staff, guides, shuttle drivers and snowcat groomers. If you’re looking for a fun, outdoorsy career in the Vail Valley of Colorado, this could be it. The…

We are getting ready for an awesome snowmobile season in Colorado’s Vail Valley! The sleds are getting tuned and ready, trail groomers are ready to rock and the snow has already begun to fall at the higher elevations for awesome Vail, Colorado snowmobiling!   Preparing Our Custom Snowmobile Playground Here at Sage, we have the…

It has been a beautiful summer here in the Vail Valley – there’s nothing like a quintessential Colorado Vail summer filled with outdoor recreation and stunning sights. We’ve had a blast on rafting trips on the Eagle, Colorado, and Arkansas Rivers. The fishing on the Piney River has been excellent. And at our mountain base,…

Whitewater rafting has always been outstanding here in the Vail Valley and across Colorado, and we’d like to introduce you to another one of our favorite rivers. In case you missed our previous featured rivers, go back and check out our profile on the Shoshone rapids through Glenwood Canyon – Shoshone rafting is great for…