Eagle River

If you are planning one big adventure day in the mountains, it is normal to compare Eagle River vs Colorado River rafting. Both can be an amazing Colorado River experience, but they fit different schedules, comfort levels, and trip goals. Sage Outdoor Adventures guide Anders explains what the Eagle River is like for first-timers, what…

Trying Eagle River rafting for the first time usually comes with the same mix of excitement and nerves. You want a real Colorado river day, but you also want to know what to pack and how guides keep things feeling organized. This guide pulls directly from Sage Outdoor Adventures guide Anders’ interview, so you can…

If you are researching rafting near Vail, you are probably trying to answer a few basic questions fast. How intense is it, what does “Class II” or “Class III” mean, and how do you avoid showing up unprepared. In this guide, Sage Outdoor Adventures guide Anders breaks down what first-timers actually need to know about…

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…

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…

Whitewater rafting has always been outstanding here in the Vail Valley and across Colorado, and we’d like to introduce you to another one of our favorite rivers. In case you missed our previous featured rivers, go back and check out our profile on the Shoshone rapids through Glenwood Canyon – Shoshone rafting is great for…

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…

It’s a bold statement. But we will gladly make it. We truly believe that we offer the very best snowmobile experience in the Vail Valley, period. Vail snowmobiling simply does not get better than with us here at Sage. Make no bones about it; this high country snowmobile tour is not like any other.  What’s…