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White water rafting with kids near Vail starts at age 2 on Class II water and at 7 or 8 on Class III, depending on the water level that week. Age is not the whole answer, though. Weight matters too, because a life jacket only works if it fits, and current river conditions can move…

Choosing your first rafting trip comes down to three things: the rapid class, the ages in your group, and how much your group wants to paddle. That is it. Not fitness. Not experience. Not whether you have done this before. In this article, Anders Dahlberg, Director of Operations at Sage Outdoor Adventures, walks through how…

When it comes to what to wear for white-water rafting with a guided outfitter, the answer is three things: your base layer, footwear, and sun protection. Most guided tours provide the gear that actually keeps you safe and warm, such as a wetsuit, splash jacket, helmet, and personal flotation device, all of which are standard…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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….