THE SAGE OUTDOOR ADVENTURES TEAM

Jason is a Colorado native. He has been active in Vail Valley outdoor recreation for 18 years. He was the head river manager, lead snowmobile guide and EMT before stepping into his current role. Jason understands our local rivers better than anyone.  He has a beautiful wife and an 8 year old son that both love nature and adventure!  He loves getting people on the water or up to our private mountain property to show off our amazing natural surroundings!

Anders has been involved in the adventure tourism industry for most of his life, spending time as a raft guide, snowmobile guide, scuba diving instructor and ski instructor. Anders grew up mainly in Sparta, New Jersey, and has been living in Colorado since 2010. He attended CSU where he received a Masters Degree in Tourism Management.

After his studies Anders moved to the Philippines and worked as a Marine Biologist and Marine Conservationist. There he helped to construct a provincial Philippine law based on carrying capacities for diving and snorkeling sites to better the quality of life of the locals as well as reduce impacts on coral sites, ultimately increasing visitor experiences above and under the surf.

On days off, Anders can be found skiing and hiking the amazing Colorado wilderness as well as rafting his personal boat down the many amazing rivers the west has to offer. Anders is also passionate for scuba diving and plans to open his own dive shop/ecotourism resort in the future.

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Hannah was born and raised in the outdoor tourism industry in South Alabama operating sailboats across the Gulf Coast. After surviving a degree in Public Relations, sailing halfway around the world, and a pandemic, she traded her beach lifestyle for the mountains. Hannah now enjoys snowboarding, rafting, and watching the Kansas City Chiefs. What a pivot! In May of 2022, Sage scooped her up from a soul sucking corporate job to come back to the industry that she is passionate about. After guiding across different outlets around the country, she now guides guests towards the best tour for them! Call Hannah today to make your reservation!

James comes to us from the great state of New York & has been enjoying the Mountain lifestyle Colorado has to offer since 2019. James prides himself in offering knowledgeable advice & sharing with guests from all over the world the beauty of the Colorado outdoors. “I am truly grateful for getting the chance to work alongside the guide staff here at Sage and always continue to learn from them. This truly enables me to speak with our guests over the phone & truly understand the importance of getting outdoors & sharing it with the people of the world.” After work you can find me hiking or snowshoeing to experience the beauty of Colorado & the unknown. He is also an avid New York Yankees fan & enjoys basketball, & football. James also enjoys history & a good laugh from time to time.

Favorite quote “Jobs fill your pockets, but adventures fill your soul.”

Brian is a local who grew up in the Vail Valley and went to college in Durango, Colorado. He’s worked with Sage for 5 years and loves his job. He loves kayaking during the summer where you can find him shredding the gnar with his brother.

Kevin was born in Austin, TX, grew up in the Midwest, and has worked with Sage for 10 years. He has guided rivers for about 15 years, including New Zealand and Mexico. Kevin also likes to travel in the off-season, SCUBA dives, rides bikes and motorcycles, and owns lots of fireworks. As a special bonus, he speaks terrible Spanish.

G-money is a sweet southern bumpkin from South Carolina. His gentle voice and soothing tone will make a mountain lion purr and put your baby to sleep. Join Garrett in the outdoors for the smoothest trip you could dream of.

Trish is originally from Kansas and moved out to the Vail Valley to guide for Sage after finishing school in Iowa.  Since then, guiding has brought her to rivers and mountains in California, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, and New Zealand. She loves spending her days paddling on the river or riding around on Sage’s beautiful trails.

“Glen was born with a rare disease. Many people think they have it but most in fact do not. It’s called beautiful. Because beautiful actually comes from the inside.” -Quote from Glens mom.

Also known by many as Glen Stephani, Gleneth Paltrow, and Thor.

After growing up in Kansas Adam’s love of fly fishing brought him to Colorado where he went to college. After graduating and leaving to work as a fisheries biologist for a stint he’s back in the mountains introducing people to some of the things he’s passionate about, be it fly fishing, rafting, or snowmobiling.

Dave moved to Colorado in 2013 and hasn’t looked back. He lives for the Summers and loves the Fly Fishing Program at Sage. When he’s not working or fishing he’s snowshoeing with his wife and dog. Dave is a huge fan of the Baltimore Ravens and despises all people from Pittsburgh (unless they fly fish). His favorite color is polka dot and his favorite flavor is snozzberry!

Austin is from sweet home Alabama. After graduating from Auburn University, Austin booked it out to Colorado where he began ATV, Snowmobile, and Raft guiding. When Austin is not bringing people out to experience the great outdoors of Colorado, you can find him climbing in Rifle (or, if he has the time, climbing the sweet sandstone of the Red River Gorge, KY), skiing, or trail running. Whatever he is doing, it’s all the ecstatic moment!

Colton is a thrill seeking adventurer with a heart for giving people the time of their life. He has been with Sage for 3 seasons and Colton has years of experience in the outdoors including a 500mile trek through Colorado backpacking. Come see Colton on the river this summer!

Juan is a spirited soul, a touch reckless yet inherently good-natured. His heart beats for extreme sports and the great outdoors, his mission always to leave behind a smile and a lasting memory in people’s lives. With an insatiable love for exploring new cultures and connecting with diverse individuals, Juan’s voyages have taken him far and wide in search of thrilling adventures—from conquering hiking trails to soaring through the skies in daring skydives. And, let’s not forget, his unwavering adoration for tacos!

Wes was born and raised playin’ outside in the Georgia sun. He remembers his parents sayin’ to get an education so he doesn’t end up livin’ in a van down by the river – and after a bachelors degree in communication, absolutely loves livin’ the van life down by the river. As an avid outdoorsman, Eagle Scout, and inspired guide, Wes is lookin’  forward to sharing his passion, and love for outdoor adventure with you and your family! “Let’s hit the river and absolutely send it dude!!

Marek loves traveling which has taken him to 13 countries across 5 continents. His love for the outdoors lead Marek to Colorado for its epic mountain biking and hiking in the summer. When Marek isn’t driving you around town this winter you will catch him on the slopes snowboarding or alpine touring this winter. Marek has been in Colorado for 8 years now and found his favorite place to be is Crested Butte, CO.