The Spring Melt: Impact on Rafting and Fishing
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….
May 5, 2017
Reserve Your Vail Summer Whitewater Rafting Trip
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…
April 21, 2017
After the Lifts Close: Enjoying Spring in Colorado
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…
April 11, 2017
It’s Time to Start Practicing Your Kayak Roll
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…
March 21, 2017
Spring Break in the Rockies: Big Storms and Plenty of Sunshine
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…
March 8, 2017
The Importance of Suspension for Serious Snowmobile Riders
By Cole Bangert Suspension is a crucial part of the setup for more aggressive and advanced snowmobile riders. It changes the entire feel of the machine. Over the past several years, I’ve been spoiled by Fox Racing Shocks and have learned why great suspension makes a world of difference. Correct suspension settings allow a…
February 13, 2017
3 Essentials for a Mountaintop Proposal
One of the things we love most about our jobs here at Sage Outdoor Adventures is being a part of our customers’ experience in the mountains and some very memorable moments. Not all of those moments are this exceptional, but we recently had the opportunity to witness one of our customers proposing to his now…
February 1, 2017
Our White Water Raft Racing Team Prepares for National Championships
It’s the dead of winter and it might seem like a long time until rafting season here in Colorado, but the Sage raft race team is hard at work, preparing for the Rafting National Championships in May! The 2017 championship will be held in Oklahoma City from May 18th to May 20th as part of…
January 4, 2017
Kick Your Holiday Plans Up A Notch with A Snowmobile Tour
What better way to celebrate the holidays than with a snowmobile tour on a spectacular 6,000-acre private ranch near Vail, Colorado? Seriously. Kick your Christmas plans up a notch and join us for a memorable experience on the snow! Why Spend your Holidays Snowmobiling with Sage Our private mountain is home to more than 100…
December 20, 2016
2016 Gore Canyon Race Results and Photos
We had a great day, and had a pretty clean run in Gore, which is always a task in itself. It’s one of the harder class V runs in the country. Ended up second in the raft division, and already looking forward to next seasons racing. We are one of the only elite teams to…
September 1, 2016
This is what we really do…
Earlier this month we were lucky enough to have folks from Colorado.com stop by and spend the day with us. We could not be more pleased at what the result was. Here is a peek into the world of snowmobiling and our daily lives… Enjoy!
March 30, 2016
The secret to snowmobiling success: What to wear 101
Snowmobiling at Sage Outdoor Adventures is something you shouldn’t miss while you’re in Vail, Colorado. Here is the secret to dressing for success with Sage: https://youtu.be/ltv7NajpTYs Hope to see you soon for the best two hours of your trip!
February 10, 2016