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It has been a beautiful summer here in the Vail Valley – there’s nothing like a quintessential Colorado Vail summer filled with outdoor recreation and stunning sights. We’ve had a blast on rafting trips on the Eagle, Colorado, and Arkansas Rivers. The fishing on the Piney River has been excellent. And at our mountain base,…

While rafting trips need no explanation, we often receive questions about our side-by-side ATV tours. You may be asking yourself: what makes these trips so special? Why take time to explore the Vail area in an ATV? It’s a valid question. While many regular Vail and Beaver Creek vacationers can claim to have at least…

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…

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…

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…

We are pleased to announce a new addition to our team of skilled experts in the outdoor recreation industry. Joe Tomasic has joined Sage as General Manager and will lead the development of several new programs.  Joe Tomasic’s Local Experience Tomasic is a long-time Vail Valley local, outdoorsman and entrepreneur. In fact, Sage owners Darryl…

Winter in Vail, Colorado, brings with it subzero temperatures and chilled winds – but it also means it’s finally time to rev up the snowmobile engines and hit the snow. Vail averages at 108 inches of snowfall per year, making it the perfect area to plow through deep powder and carve up Sage’s private mountain!…

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…

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…

Greetings from the Sage Outdoor Adventures toy shop. It is here where the hopes and dreams of big kids are filled. In our workshop, our favorite elf’s name is Wesley. He’s our in-house mechanic who puts every snowmobile together— his reindeer is a yellow lab named Charlie. What did you wish for when you were…