3 Things You Need For Every Vail Summer Adventure
Summer is in full swing, and we at Sage Outdoor Adventures are thrilled to share the stunning Colorado high country with all our guests. From our exhilarating Vail rafting trips to thrilling side-by-side ATV rides, the beauty and excitement of the Vail area are unmatched. As we navigate through this beautiful season, we’re reminded daily…
July 10, 2021
Rafting Glenwood Canyon’s Shoshone Rapids
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…
June 23, 2021
Sage’s Vail Summer Whitewater Rafting Trip Options
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…
May 14, 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….
August 15, 2020
A Look at Our Early Season Rafting Favorite: Gore Creek
As we look forward to summer rafting, we’d like to introduce you to one of our favorite early-season trips: Gore Creek, our local favorite in the Vail Valley. If you’ve never had the opportunity to raft Gore Creek, you need to make time – this is some of the best whitewater rafting in Colorado! Why…
May 4, 2020
Tag #SageOutdoors in Your Vail Summer Adventure Photos
We’re having a blast this summer, meeting visitors to the Vail Valley from all over the U.S. and the world! Most of our guides will tell you that the best part of their job is the opportunity to meet so many awesome folks and to show them this beautiful Colorado mountain country. We love seeing…
July 2, 2019
Different Types of Rafts and Why We use Them
If you’ve been on a guided rafting trip, you may have noticed that rafts come in various setups. Some rafts have a guide using oars in the center. Others place the guide and oars in the back. And some rafts are paddle boats with no oars at all. Each type of boat has its own…
April 30, 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….
June 21, 2018
Colorado River Rafting 1-Day or Half-Day Trips to Get On Your Radar
Take it from your favorite paddle junkies: we’ve had the opportunity to explore rivers all over our home state. Colorado rafting adventures are unlike any other. If you haven’t had the opportunity to explore many of them, let us fill you in on how great a Colorado whitewater rafting trip can be. Here are…
April 9, 2018
Featured River Profile: The Eagle River
It’s time to get to know some of the incredible stretches of whitewater here in Vail, Colorado! This state has incredible rafting opportunities, and we’d like to introduce you to one of our favorites. In case you’re unfamiliar, here’s a look at the Eagle River. Why Eagle River’s Rapids is a Must-Try If you’ve never…
June 16, 2017