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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…

The honest answer up front: for almost every group, guided is the better ATV experience near Vail, and not because a guide simply leads the way. A guide unlocks terrain you cannot access alone, adjusts the tour to your group’s pace, and removes the two things that most often ruin unguided rentals: getting lost and…

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…

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…

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,…

We’re looking forward to a great winter of snowmobiling here in the Vail Valley. As we prepare, our staff is busy grooming trails, prepping equipment, and getting ready for a busy season of outdoor adventure. While we’re working to get ready, we want to make sure you’re ready too! Here’s what you need to snowmobile…

When winter hits the Vail Valley, we can’t help but get excited for a new season of snowmobiling adventures! Vail, Colorado snowmobiling doesn’t get better than the trips we offer here at Sage. It’s a magical time when the snow begins to fall. The snowmobiles are ready. The snowcats will soon begin grooming trails throughout…

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…

It’s a bold statement. But we will gladly make it. We truly believe that we offer the very best snowmobile experience in the Vail Valley, period. Vail snowmobiling simply does not get better than with us here at Sage. Make no bones about it; this high country snowmobile tour is not like any other.  What’s…