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Colorado Snow Update & Whitewater Rafting Forecast 2022

Well, it has been an awesome winter season here in the Vail Valley, and it seems nothing can stop all these smiles! Sage owner Darryl Bangert said it best: “Through our second year amid the pandemic, we’ve witnessed a big demand to get outside and reconnect with nature. “Seeing our guests come alive during these…

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March 15, 2022

Update on Snow Conditions in the Vail Valley

A warm, dry start to the winter here in Colorado meant that we were offering ATV tours into early December. But the snow has begun falling hard and we are now seeing outstanding snow conditions in the Vail Valley! We’ve received more than two feet of snow over the past several days and more snow…

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December 28, 2021

The Perfect Time for Vail Whitewater Rafting Trips

We are enjoying warm summer temperatures in our fine state, and it’s a perfect time to be on the water. When it’s hot in town and on the mountain, you know it’s time for a Vail river rafting adventure!  Vail Whitewater Rafting Options Rafting conditions throughout central Colorado continue to provide great opportunities this year….

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August 15, 2020

5 Tips For Fly Fishing Colorado’s Wild Rivers

Fishing conditions on our private stretch of the Piney River are at their best. River flows have come down to the perfect level and summer dry fly fishing continues to be outstanding. When it comes to fly fishing Colorado’s remote and scenic rivers, it doesn’t get any better than this! To learn more about these…

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July 15, 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

The Best Time for Whitewater Rafting in Colorado

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….

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June 21, 2018

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….

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May 5, 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…

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March 8, 2017