ABOUT US
There is something uniquely different about exploring a new place under your own steam... a small pack on your back, feet pattering over foreign soils. Your senses alert with the sense of exploration as you get deeper under its skin.
From the start lines of international sporting competitions to guiding guests down powder snow runs, Graham and I were introduced to some remarkable, lesser known places as athletes. We always knew that travel & exploration were gifts we were blessed with, and we always hoped to return to many of these locations once again. In 2014 we found the perfect way to do so - with guests just like you who also wanted to play wilder, and to explore beneath the normal tourism modalities. Since 2014 we have shown hundreds of athletes the depths of beauty in exotic locations across the globe, as well as our exceedingly spectacular homeland of Tasmania.
It is not lost on us or our guests how beautiful Tasmania is. When you stand on a peak, looking out at the layers of indented coastlines or craggy spires, you know that you really are wild. Down under Down Under, far away from the madding crowds, in Tasmania you are right in the heart of where you want to be. Graham and I are proudly, excitably Tasmanian and we feel it is really important to show you are home too.
However, our international trips also hold a special place in our hearts. Since our first tour to the Italian Dolomites in 2014, we have now lead guests to more than 20 locations around the world, whooping along wilder trails together. We are continually amazed by the scenery, the hospitality from our international hosts and the joy that we gain when our global roaming devices fail to work. Overseas we can feel even more switched off, feel our hearts & minds open to new possibilities, and know that we are learning how to be, play & perform wilder. It is a time for reconnection with our truest selves. We truly hope to venture abroad with you too.
- Hanny Allston, Founder, Find Your Feet & Find Your Feet Tours
So much more than a holiday...
Our Find Your Feet Tours are designed to suit anyone of any ability. The small group sizes and high guide-to-guest ratio allow us to cater for everyone’s individual needs. Whilst we always have a ‘grand plan’ for each day of our tours, the intimate detail of each run is left open, allowing your guides to determine the precise routes based on the group’s desires, the weather and what makes our toes tingle.
When you embark on our tours you embark on both a holiday but also an immersive educational experience! Culture, cuisine, comfort and education are also priorities for us. Over the duration of our tours you will have access to our expert guides and coaches who always strive to facilitate an environment of education and learning for all elements of trail running. We are eager to share our knowledge on gear, equipment, nutrition, adventure or race planning and running techniques tips and tricks that will have you dancing, thriving and keeping safe on the trails.
Therefore, after each running mission, you can kick back with a sense of heightened satisfaction to unwind amongst your surroundings, enjoy the local cuisine, share stories with your new trail running friends and learn the art of being, playing & performing wilder.
When you embark on our tours you embark on both a holiday but also an immersive educational experience! Culture, cuisine, comfort and education are also priorities for us. Over the duration of our tours you will have access to our expert guides and coaches who always strive to facilitate an environment of education and learning for all elements of trail running. We are eager to share our knowledge on gear, equipment, nutrition, adventure or race planning and running techniques tips and tricks that will have you dancing, thriving and keeping safe on the trails.
Therefore, after each running mission, you can kick back with a sense of heightened satisfaction to unwind amongst your surroundings, enjoy the local cuisine, share stories with your new trail running friends and learn the art of being, playing & performing wilder.
OUR MISSION
To provide affordable, expertly coached & educational trail running experiences which explore wilder lanscapes & cultures.
OUR VALUES
On our Find Your Feet Tours, we value:
OUR AWARDS
To provide affordable, expertly coached & educational trail running experiences which explore wilder lanscapes & cultures.
OUR VALUES
On our Find Your Feet Tours, we value:
- Safe, non-competitive environments for individuals to explore wilder regions at a ‘run’.
- Opportunities to learn about trail running skills, apparel & equipment that are relevant to your goals.
- Showcasing that running is not just about racing, training and routines, but rather a way of life & exploring your world.
- Facilitating the connection of like-minded individuals to enjoy running in wilder places.
- Low impact, environmentally sensitive travel & lifestyles
- An opportunity to grow - to explore the art of growing, playing & performing wilder.
OUR AWARDS
- Telstra Small & Succeeding Business of the Year, 2018 (Tasmania)
- Telstra Young Businesswoman of the Year, 2015 (Tasmania)
OUR TEAM
Graham Hammond & Hanny Allston are the playful co-directors of Find Your Feet Australia Pty. Ltd. and the founders of Find Your Feet Tours.
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MAJELL BACKHAUSEN
With a background in elite trail and ultra-distance running, coaching, delivering international trail running camps & education all whilst a fully qualified engineer. Majell brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our trail running experiences. He is also motivated to highlight the importance of natural landscape and cultural preservation.
Why do you want to go 'there'? Find out & make it happen. |
GRAHAM HAMMOND
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HANNY ALLSTON
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Graham Hammond has an extensive background in ski instructing and guiding. Having worked all over the world in this industry, Graham has returned to Tasmania to help other people, such as yourself, to 'find their feet'. Tasmania is his playground. Graham is the Team leader of our Find Your Feet retail stores which were also founded on our desire to share trail running with our community. In his words...
Be outside as much as possible. And smile, play & drink coffee! 
URS GRUETER
Growing up in Switzerland, Urs’s love of the mountains and outdoors started early. Learning to ski as soon as he could walk was the start to many mountain adventures, including hiking, trail running, climbing, snowboarding and mountaineering – in Switzerland and further afield.
Turning his passion into a career, Urs has worked for the last 16 years both in Switzerland and in Tasmania. He is currently working on Macquarie Island as a Field Officer. He loves ensuring that our guests have a laugh while guiding trail running trips. Urs also works as a white water rafting guide, canyoning guide, leader of remote wilderness treks and as an outdoor educator for schools. In his words... Following the path of mountains, cheese and chocolate will keep you smiling... |
Hanny Allston is the founder of Find Your Feet Australia, a peak performance coach, keynote speaker, author, podcast host, award-winning businesswoman and record-holding athlete. Hanny Allston has been an elite orienteer, marathon, trail & ultra distance runner. Tasmanian born and bred, she believes that we all need to grow and play wilder to actualise our ability to perform wilder.
Grow, play & perform wilder. We all have the ability to find our feet & thrive. 
BRODIE NANKERVIS
Brodie Nankervis is a passionate trail runner and orienteer, loving all things outdoors. He has represented Australia at the World Championships every year since 2012, and is now pursuing his love for the wilder side through racing on the trails. Brodie is a qualified Physiotherapist and enthusiastic coach, running his own small business "Ascend Physiotherapy and Run Coaching". Brodie loves sharing passion for all things running and outdoors, aiming to empower others to get out there and play wilder
Outside is free... |