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Is Snowmobiling Dangerous? A Safety-First Winter Guide For Families Near Vail

If you are planning a winter trip with kids, it is normal to ask: Is snowmobiling dangerous? The honest answer is that any winter activity carries risk, especially when cold weather, speed, crowds, or traffic get involved. The good news is that families can reduce the most common risks with two things: choosing the right…

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December 9, 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

Get Ideas for Your Unique Bachelorette Party in Colorado

For bachelorette party groups that want something with a bit more exertion and excitement than a wine tasting or a paint and sip, try one of these three activities that we offer here at Sage. Find details below, talk to your group, then nail down that reservation with us! For the Outdoorsy Bride & Their…

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October 6, 2022

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

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

Family Snowmobile Tpi in Vail

Winter in the Colorado Rockies is magical, and few experiences capture that magic better than a snowmobile ride through pristine alpine terrain. For families visiting the Vail Valley, snowmobiling is an unforgettable way to experience the beauty of winter together. At Sage Outdoor Adventures, we specialize in family snowmobile tours designed to be safe, scenic,…

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February 10, 2022

A Driver’s Side Look at Our Side-By-Side ATV Tours

Your summer adventure isn’t complete until you experience a side-by-side ATV tour. Our off road adventures in Colorado are like nothing you’ve ever experienced. When you feel the open air and the excitement of these 4×4 vehicles, riding on wild trails throughout our 6,000-acre private mountain, it will leave you speechless. Tour a Private Mountain…

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July 27, 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

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

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