Colorado River

Rafting season in Colorado usually runs from mid-May through September, with June and July bringing the biggest snowmelt flows and August through September offering calmer options for families and first-time rafters.  If you are planning white water rafting Vail Colorado, the best month depends on your travel dates, group comfort level, and the type of…

When it comes to what to wear for white-water rafting with a guided outfitter, the answer is three things: your base layer, footwear, and sun protection. Most guided tours provide the gear that actually keeps you safe and warm, such as a wetsuit, splash jacket, helmet, and personal flotation device, all of which are standard…

Trying a ducky for the first time usually comes with the same mix of excitement and nerves. You want the fun part, the splash, the movement, and the closer feel to the water, but you also want to know what makes the trip feel manageable when you are new. Sage Outdoor Adventures guide Anders helps…

Choosing between a raft and a ducky usually comes down to how your group wants to spend the day. At Sage Outdoor Adventures, both options are guided, approachable, and built for guests who want a fun day on the Colorado River. The real difference is how active and independent the trip feels once you launch….

If you are curious about guided ducky rafting Colorado River trips, the easiest way to picture it is this. You paddle your own inflatable kayak while a guide stays nearby to coach, organize, and keep the day moving. At Sage Outdoor Adventures, that hands-on format gives guests more freedom than a standard raft trip without…

Who’s ready for some of the best whitewater rafting in Vail, Colorado? We look forward to rafting the Colorado River through Glenwood Canyon every year. Known as the Shoshone Rapids or simply Shoshone, this stretch of river provides a double punch with outstanding whitewater and a jaw-dropping setting. Many looking for Colorado whitewater rafting trips…

Ready for summer and some warmer weather? Tell us about it! Here at Sage, the summer season offers endless adventures, including one of our favorites: whitewater rafting! As the sun starts to shine and melt the heaps of snow winter brought, spring runoff flows down the mountains of central Colorado and announces the beginning of…

The state of Colorado is often known for its towering mountains and graded river canyons. But there are portions of Colorado that lend to its defining features far more than others. Sitting around 12,000 feet in elevation, the Gore Range is one of those places. One of the rivers born from this textbook Colorado landscape…

The spring season has officially begun here in the Vail Valley! We are now running guided fly fishing trips on the Eagle River and Colorado River. Spring conditions are fantastic, and it has been an awesome start to the season for guided fishing trips in Colorado! Reserve Your Guided Fishing Spot We have openings through…

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…