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What’s better than one kind of adventure? Two, of course! We’re now offering some awesome Colorado combo adventures. It’s a unique opportunity for combination side-by-side ATV and snowmobile trips.   Epic Winter Activities No Matter the Weather It continues to be a bizarre winter in the Vail Valley, with unseasonably warm temperatures and low snowpack….

Winter in Vail, Colorado, brings with it subzero temperatures and chilled winds – but it also means it’s finally time to rev up the snowmobile engines and hit the snow. Vail averages at 108 inches of snowfall per year, making it the perfect area to plow through deep powder and carve up Sage’s private mountain!…

The team at Sage Outdoor Adventures is thrilled to announce broad new improvements to an already highly rated snowmobile program; in fact, it’s the top-rated outdoor activity in Vail, according to TripAdvisor. How Sage Improved our Snowmobile Trail System New improvements this year at Sage Outdoor Adventures include a totally redesigned trail system and a…

Here in the Vail Valley we are very fortunate. Our location gives us quick access to some of the best fly fishing in Colorado. Right out our back door, we’ve got waters like the Eagle River, the Colorado River, Gore Creek, the Arkansas River and an abundance of small stream, wilderness fishing opportunities. Whether you’re…

It’s time to get to know some of the incredible stretches of whitewater here in Vail, Colorado! This state has incredible rafting opportunities, and we’d like to introduce you to one of our favorites. In case you’re unfamiliar, here’s a look at the Eagle River. Why Eagle River’s Rapids is a Must-Try If you’ve never…

We are very proud to announce that in only their second year of competition, the Sage Raft Race team took 2nd place overall at the USRA National Championships last weekend in Oklahoma City. 2016 marked the Sage team’s first year, and they finished third overall in the six-person raft National Championships. In just their second year, the team has moved up the podium one spot, finishing second place this year in the four-person raft competition. National Rafting Championship Events Sage team members at this year’s National Championship races included Wes Zittel, Danny Zittel, Kyle Nix, and team captain Cole Bangert. The competition included four events: a time trial, a slalom, and a head-to-head race. Sage was the only team to navigate all gates on the first slalom run cleanly. But each team is allowed two slalom runs, keeping their best time….

Members of the Sage Raft Race Team recently had the opportunity to raft Colorado’s Yampa River canyon in preparation for the U.S. Rafting Association National Championships this weekend in Oklahoma City. The Yampa River, before its confluence with the Green, is one of the state’s iconic rivers, with sweeping desert landscapes and sheer rock walls…

Another late blast of snow across the Rockies can dump feet of wet spring snow in some locations. But that doesn’t stop the sun from shining, and temperatures will continue to climb back up into the 70s in many places across Colorado. The smaller creeks will fill up and the water will start to rise….

Looking for white water rafting in Vail? Well, spring temperatures are arriving in the Vail Valley, meaning water levels in the region will rise! As runoff progresses, we’re looking forward to an awesome season of Vail whitewater rafting. It’s no secret that an epic rafting season is just around the corner when the snowpack is well above average. Check out this regularly updated national snow survey to see what conditions you can expect! If there are prime weather conditions, you can bet whitewater enthusiasts are already busy planning summer adventures. Prime dates will fill up fast, so if you have a trip in mind, we recommend reserving your summer rafting dates early! We offer a wide range of rafting experiences to suit different ages and ability levels, which is one of the reasons why we consider ourselves one of the…

Many ski lifts across Colorado will make their final rotations of the season in April, and Sage will also close our snowmobiling tours around that time. While the winter season is coming to an end, it won’t be long until summer season picks up and there’s plenty to do to stay busy! But with a…

Spring is officially here and the paddling season has already begun in many places. In just a couple of months, we will be taking our first whitewater trips of the year here at Sage Outdoor Adventures. We’re looking forward to a great rafting season, especially with the amount of snow that we’ve received in the…

For those of you looking forward to spring break vacations, there’s a lot to get excited about when planning a trip to Colorado! Spring Weather in Colorado Spring in Colorado usually means two things: giant storms and abundant sunshine. Many folks are surprised to learn that historically, March brings more snowfall than any other month…