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Undammed rivers have a unique flow when the weather warms up and the snow melts, which can often be confusing to visitors. But since we watch the river on an hourly basis from our office on the bank of the Eagle River, we’ve become experts at predicting the best time for whitewater rafting in Colorado….

We are pleased to announce a new addition to our team of skilled experts in the outdoor recreation industry. Joe Tomasic has joined Sage as General Manager and will lead the development of several new programs.  Joe Tomasic’s Local Experience Tomasic is a long-time Vail Valley local, outdoorsman and entrepreneur. In fact, Sage owners Darryl…

We are thrilled to announce the purchase of a new property along the Colorado River near Glenwood Canyon. We’ve got big plans to build a river outpost called Colorado River Sports (CRS). The new CRS outpost will include a recreation hub for rafting guests, as well as daily river rentals and bike rentals. It’s never…

Cutting trees out of the river is a yearly and constant project for river enthusiasts. Darryl has taken over 350 trees out of the Eagle River alone over the past 40 years of commercially using this river. Its not required of us, but we are happy to do it to help mitigate river hazards for…

Take it from your favorite paddle junkies: we’ve had the opportunity to explore rivers all over our home state. Colorado rafting adventures are unlike any other. If you haven’t had the opportunity to explore many of them, let us fill you in on how great a Colorado whitewater rafting trip can be.   Here are…

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…