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Find Fun Things to Do in Avon, Colorado All Year Long

We offer year-round adventures here at Sage, and if you’re staying nearby in the Avon area, you may be wondering how close our activities are to you – and what other fun things there are to do in Avon, Colorado. Check out our offerings below, along with other worthwhile attractions and things to do in…

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October 27, 2022

Technology Improves Backcountry Snowmobiling in Colorado

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…

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February 18, 2022

Welcome to Our Family Snowmobile Paradise

It’s our own little slice of heaven in Colorado. We’re blessed to enjoy this private mountain, all on a 6,000-acre ranch. It’s an incredible experience for families. And it’s an experience you won’t find anywhere else: snowmobiling in Vail. Our private mountain has more acreage than Vail ski area – without the lift lines. In…

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February 10, 2022

Experience a Winter Side-By-Side ATV Tour

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…

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November 16, 2021

The Snowcats of Sage Part 1: How to Maintain a Mountain

Here at Sage, we’re extremely proud of our fleet of professional snow grooming equipment. Not only do we offer an incredible variety of Colorado snowmobile trails across a 6,000-acre private mountain. But we also take great care in our trail design and grooming operations – it’s that backcountry, snowmobiling-in-Colorado experience you’ve been seeking, but even…

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February 9, 2021

Snowmobiles and the Real Backcountry Experience

The recent changes in snowmobile technology are even more radical than the change in ski shape over the last 15 years. Emissions are incredibly low and the sport of snowmobiling is exploding. But what does that mean from an environmental perspective? How does snowmobiling compare to other winter sports in terms of its impact? Who…

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November 25, 2020

Guided Fly Fishing Expeditions on Vail’s Piney River

Here at Sage Outdoor Adventures, we are extremely proud to have exclusive access to the famed Piney River near Vail for guided fly fishing trips! About the Piney River Sage is the sole fly fishing outfitter on the Piney Valley Ranch, and it’s only available to our guests. We offer fully guided fly fishing adventures…

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June 24, 2020

Colorado Snowpack Update from the Vail Valley

Snowpack here in the Vail Valley and along the Colorado River watershed has been excellent so far this season! After a dry winter last year, we are happy to experience great early season conditions into the New Year. Current Snowmobiling Conditions Snowmobile guests are having a blast here at our Mountain Base. Snowpack in the…

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January 10, 2019

Epic Colorado Combo Trips: Snowmobile and ATV Adventures

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….

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February 6, 2018

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…

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November 22, 2017