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Tenderfoot Adventures
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For the 55+ outdoor enthusiasts and travelers

We are happy to include all intrepid travelers and lovers of the great outdoors, but our organization is primarily for those who are 55+ who enjoy hiking, cycling, kayaking, traveling, attending art and cultural events, boating, skiing, snowshoeing, and much more.
Time to explore

trek & travel with wonderful community-oriented people who love exploring the great outdoors as part of a 20-year-old organization, piloted by a caring, experienced guide

PRICE BREAKDOWN: Event Fees, the cost for Treks and Vacations explained: Events: Tuesday Urban Treks - $10/person Wednesday Eastside Adventures - $10/person Thursday Hiking/Snowshoeing - $15/person Sunday Hiking/Snowshoeing - $15/person Occasionally there are events, such as our social events, or ones that require secondary costs to participate, such as life tickets for downhill skiing where there is no event fee. Annual Members never pay any event fees for the year that they have an active membership. Treks: Our treks are typically 3-Days / 2-Nights although some may be 2 Days and some may be 5 days. Guide Fee - Always $30 per day, per person Lodging - This expense can vary greatly based on the trek, the write-up in the event description will explain your options. Options for lodging can range from campsites to RV sites, hotel rooms, cabins, or resorts. Attendees may also have the option of a roommate, again depending on the type of trek. Transportation - This expense can vary greatly but usually involves driving either as an individual or as a carpool. If part of rideshare, the cost of the transportation is split among the riders. Transportation may also include airfare or ferry rides. Each event will describe the transportation needed and/or provided for the trek. Food - This is typically the last of the variable costs involved with treks. Each event description will explain the attendees' need for a trail lunch, a restaurant lunch option, breakfast options, and of course dinner options. All treks are designed to allow the participants to experience the event in a manner that best suits their desired experience and budget. Each Trek will list a typical, expected, and estimated cost per person. Vacations: Our vacations to National Parks range between 7 to 10 days while our International trips are typically 2 to 3 weeks. Guide Fee - Always $30 per day, per person Lodging - Our vacations will often include lodging within the cost of the trip. In the case where there are more than 12 participants the event description will provide lodging options for the participants and therefore this expense will not be included in the overall cost. Transportation - Often airfare is needed to participate in our vacations and while we are happy to arrange your airfare we have found that many have preferred airlines and/or useable Airmiles that they can use to acquire tickets. We will always provide information regarding the itinerary so that each participant can acquire the appropriate flight. Occasionally, our vacations also, or only, require ground transportation and optional excursions. In this case, the ground transportation is described in the event description and the cost is split among the participants. Tickets for additional Excursions - Many times these are included in the overall cost, if applicable. Occasionally there are so many options available for additional experiences that we simply provide the information and resources necessary for the participant to make an informed decision. Food - This is always a great variable based on personal preference, dietary needs, and budget. We will always strive to provide as many options as possible including more budget-friendly ones. Souvenirs and Gifts - These are always discretionary to the participant. All vacations are designed to allow the participants to experience the event in a manner that best suits their desired experience and budget. Each vacation will list a typical, expected, and estimated cost per person.
Welcome to Tenderfoot Adventures (55+), an outdoor excursions organization with a full-time guide and event planner and several engaged members who assist in planning and guiding our treks and travels. My name is Weston Williams and I have been guiding this organization for the past 8 of its 20 years. Our organization is comprised mostly of retired people, both singles and couples, who love to keep fit physically, socially, and mentally. We happily accept active people of all ages. We hike, walk, snowshoe, cycle, kayak, ski, travel and support the arts through all kinds of fantastic destinations. So many adventures, so little time. We hope that you enjoy your Tenderfoot experience and as I always say, "I work for you, the member. You tell me what you'd like to go do, see and experience and we'll do our best to make it happen." Have a fantastic day. Weston E Williams
MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS: There are essentially two options, pay as go with no discounts or the annual membership either as a single person or as a couple. Pay as you go: (per trip) Tuesday Urban Treks - $10/person Wednesday Eastside Adventures - $10/person Thursday Hiking/Snowshoeing - $15/person Sunday Hiking/Snowshoeing - $15/person Annual Membership: (pro-rated Jan 1 - Dec 31st) Single person $400 Couple $700 The annual membership covers all trip costs in the above-mentioned section and ensures you will not need to worry about waitlisting. All annual members get first choice and first access to RSVP for treks and vacations. Thursday and Sunday events may carry an additional rideshare expense which may vary depending upon the distance traveled from the originating point to the destination if you choose to ride in a vehicle to that destination instead of driving your own vehicle. Drivers receive rideshare payments directly from their passengers. Rideshare typically ranges between $10 - $20 per person. Annual membership down not waive the rideshare expense.
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convenient & easy RSVP process

  • Best Prices
We always strive to keep the cost of our events, treks, and vacations approachable and affordable. Our events include everything from two-hour treks to three-week vacations.
  • Wide selection of events
Whether you are looking for urban treks in Seattle, cycling on the Eastside, hiking from Mount Baker to St. Helens, or traveling across the globe, we've got you covered.
  • Friendly, community-oriented members
We are a warm, welcoming, encouraging group of outdoor enthusiasts and are a great mix of singles and couples.
  • A professional, caring, experienced guide
With a lifetime of experience in the great outdoors, first aid and mountain rescue training, and eight years of operating Tenderfoots.
  • Fast, convenient booking
Our calendar, run on meetup.com, makes it easy to look for and RSVP the events, treks, and vacations that interest you. You will need a free meetup.com profile.
  • endless trip and excursion possibilities
The world is our oyster. We do urban walks in Seattle every Tue, Eastside events on Wed, and up in the mountains on Thu & Sun.
meet our team

a great group of happy hikers

You are always greeted with a friendly, curteous, professional smile and genuinly warm welcome.
Weston williams
fearless leader
Susan Bell
lead swim mom
Debbie Davis
lil miss sunshine
Mitch kaman
The tall new yorker
As Fearless Leader of Tenderfoot Adventures for the past eight years, Weston Williams came to this great organization with a plethora of experience. His professional experience is in Exercise Science and Athletic Training with a stint as an EMT and Mountain Rescue Training. He has acquired 33 years of strength & conditioning, balance & stabilization, weight management, special needs populations, and nutritional training to go along with ten years of sports medicine and athletic training at the high school and collegiate levels. He has also started and/or operated four other businesses throughout his professional career so he brings with him extensive practical organizational and logistics skills vital to successfully operate an outdoor excursions business such as Tenderfoot Adventures.
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