TENDERFOOT OUTFITTERS The Colorado connection to authentic wilderness area trail rides and professional outfitting. Experienced guides to take you on the Rocky Mountain Vacation Adventure of a lifetime! Traditional horseback trailrides, pack trips, high alpine fly fishing adventures. Call now to book our Summer tent bed and breakfast tour, or sign up for the Youth Adventure Camp. Don't miss your chance! Ride the trails with the Gunnison Country's top guides and best adventure outfitter! Come Big Game hunting in the legendary Gunnison Country this Fall! Full service guided base camp and drop camp hunts for elk, mule deer and bighorn sheep.
Adventures at Altitude Experience the West Elk Wilderness
In 1964 the U.S. Wilderness Act designated the West Elks as one of Colorado's five original wilderness areas. It encompasses over 176,000 acres, and ranges in elevation from 7,500 feet to the 13,085 foot summit of West Elk Peak. The West Elks are Colorado's fifth largest wilderness area, with the main focal point being the extraordinary turrets and pinnacles of the Castles, an amazing volcanic rock formation located in the Valley of the Castles. Tenderfoot Outfitters is your connection to this special place.
In days gone by, any type of activity in the back country was done by packers and strings of horses, the only link to the outside world. Even though things have changed a great deal since then, the horse and reliable pack string still play an important role to pack campers, nature lovers, fishermen, and hunters into what's left of our wilderness areas. A trail ride, pack trip, or horseback hunt is one of the most memorable experiences available, so climb into the saddle, grab your reins, and follow your TFO guide on a traditional, western-style trip into the spectacular West Elk Wilderness.
These trips are first-class wilderness adventures, lead by highly skilled and friendly guides, who are happy to share their knowledge of the West Elk Wilderness as you ride the trails. Our experience and the quality of our service are the finest available, so if you've been searching for a western-style horseback adventure, search no further. Tenderfoot Outfitters can provide that traditional horse camp for Rocky Mountain Elk, bighorn sheep, or high country mule deer hunts, high alpine fishing, youth adventure trips, or a great affordable summer vacation adventure for just you and your family. Since outfitting is our only business and livelihood, we take great pride in our image, the quality of service we provide, and our commitment to customer satisfaction. So, sit back in your saddle, and enjoy your ride with Tenderfoot Outfitters as we journey into the pristine and primitive West Elk Wilderness area of Colorado.
We look forward to riding the trails with you in the future,
Fred, Kendall, & Dave
Operating under a special use permit in the Gunnison National Forest