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Best Place to Snowmobile in Colorado: Private Backcountry Riding Near Vail

If you’re searching for the best place to snowmobile in Colorado, you’re probably after the full package: reliable snow, big views, trails that feel purpose-built, and an experience that works whether it’s your first ride or your fiftieth. In the Vail Valley, Sage Outdoor Adventures stands out for its rides on a private mountain, with…

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December 30, 2025

Best Season To Snowmobile In Colorado: A Local Guide To Timing Your Trip

If you’re trying to pin down the best season to snowmobile in Colorado, you’re asking the right question. In Colorado, the calendar matters, but elevation, storm cycles, sun exposure, and wind matter just as much. Instead of hunting for a “perfect week,” at Sage Outdoor Adventures choose the part of winter that matches your priorities:…

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December 5, 2025

2022 Snowmobiling Update From Vail, Colorado

Our snowfall this winter at the end of 2021 started out slow. We hadn’t seen much snow in November and through most of December. Then just before Christmas, it finally arrived. Here’s a quick update… “This was one of the biggest storms I’ve ever seen here in Colorado and it didn’t stop snowing for more…

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January 20, 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

See You On the Snow! Preparing For Snowmobile Season

We are getting ready for an awesome snowmobile season in Colorado’s Vail Valley! The sleds are getting tuned and ready, trail groomers are ready to rock and the snow has already begun to fall at the higher elevations for awesome Vail, Colorado snowmobiling!   Preparing Our Custom Snowmobile Playground Here at Sage, we have the…

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September 29, 2021

What You Need to Know About Fly Fishing the Piney River

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…

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April 22, 2021

Colorado Fly Fishing Trips Are Now Underway

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…

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April 8, 2021

The Snowcats of Sage Part 2: How to Operate a Snowcat

One of the things that make our snowmobile trips among the best in Colorado, is our fleet of snowcats and our grooming operation. Here on this 6,000-acre private mountain, we enjoy an incredible trail system of custom-designed snowmobile routes, all maintained for ideal riding conditions. In case you missed the first part in this series,…

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February 19, 2021

Don’t Just Ride a Snowmobile – Learn How to Drive One

We don’t offer a “follow the guide and keep up” kind of snowmobile tour. The experience at Sage Outdoor Adventures is something completely different. On a tour with us, you won’t just ride a snowmobile – you will truly learn how to drive one. Our Snowmobile Guides Our snowmobile guides are the best in the…

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December 19, 2020

Kick Your Holiday Plans Up a Notch with A Snowmobile Adventure

This winter, there may be no better way to celebrate the holidays than with a mountain snowmobile tour in Vail, Colorado! Avoid crowded ski areas and long lift lines and come enjoy the wide-open Colorado mountains on a backcountry snowmobile ride. This is the perfect year to elevate your holiday plans, and join us for…

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December 11, 2020