SAGE OUTDOOR ADVENTURES BOASTS MAJOR SNOWMOBILE AREA IMPROVEMENTS
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 new state-of-the-art snowcat for improved trail grooming and maintenance.
Over the past several months, the guides and designers of Sage’s snowmobile trail system have been hard at work. The team recently completed the redesign and building of a new network of trails.
“We considered the area’s geology, vegetation, wind patterns, and snow deposition zones,” said head trail designer Darryl Bangert. “Other major factors that went into this trail redesign included trail flow, view corridors, and some of our guides’ favorite places to discover with guests.”
Sage’s Private Snowmobiling Mountain
Sage operates on a private ranch near Vail, a property that covers more than 6,000 acres. The area has proven to be an ideal base of operations for snowmobile tours, with 2,500 feet of vertical relief on a north-facing mountain. Sage’s base area sits at 8,100 feet above sea level, the same as Vail and Beaver Creek.
The terrain here lends itself to incredible riding trails, and the area is actually larger than the Vail ski area.
“Imagine being able to design the ski runs on Vail Mountain, and then consider that we get to design snowmobile trails on an even bigger area,” Bangert commented. “We are all passionate about riding and discovering the most fun routes. Our extensive background in hiking and cross country skiing gives us great insight into the intimate feel of the land.”
What to Expect when Snowmobiling with Sage
Sage Outdoor Adventures has over 100 miles of marked trails and 25 different loop routes. Sage also has more open meadow riding than the combined bowl area of Vail Mountain.
Also, new this year, Sage has purchased a 2018 Prinoth Husky Snowcat. This state-of-the-art cat will be added to Sage’s grooming fleet and will allow the team at Sage to maintain the best possible trail quality.
Guests in Vail and Beaver Creek expect a high-level product, and Sage’s grooming efforts are second-to-none.
“We want our guests to learn the machines and to enjoy the views, not fight with poorly groomed terrain,” Bangert concluded.
To experience the trails yourself, check out our Snowmobiling page or contact us directly at 970.476.3700!
About Sage Outdoor Adventures: Headquartered in Vail, Colorado, Sage is a client-focused organization, whose goal is to facilitate creating memories, connecting with family and friends, and most of all, just plain having fun. Offering whitewater rafting, ATV tours, fishing, sporting clays, and snowmobiling, everything is planned and executed with one goal in mind: the guest experience. Learn more on our homepage.