ADVENTURE BLOG
TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE & ADVENTURE WITH SHORTT SUPPLY
Buy a Backpack and Dinner is On Us!
Planning to backpack this summer! Buy your backpack from Shortt Supply, and we will throw in a dehydrated dinner for two! Not only do we sell some of the highest-rated backpacks including Osprey, Gregory, and Six Moons, we also carry the best-selling backpacking foods by Backpacker’s Pantry and Good To-Go!
Car Camping Winner Elizabeth Betts
Elizabeth Betts grew up spending her summers hiking and fishing in Montana. Her favorite natural landscape is a river or stream in a forest. “I think the sounds and smells remind me of summers spent hiking and fishing in Montana as a kid,” says Elizabeth. The Car Camping prize package is going to keep Elizabeth exploring the forests for years to come!
Light & Fast Winner Stephen Ford
Stephen Ford will be archery hunting elk this year, his first hunting trip since his college days in Wyoming, taking a fast and light approach. “The timing and prize package couldn’t be more perfect,” says Stephen. We call this a bullseye!
Annual Northwest Forest Pass
Your adventure is our purpose! And that is why we are your one-stop shopping for the annual Northwest Forest Pass, maps, shoes, and gear! Enjoy all of the following benefits while supporting our National Forests!
Take a Walk on the Wild Side
Shortt Supply has expanded our Run/Walk section and the store’s Camp/Hike section. Brian and Karen Shortt were inspired to expand the offerings based on their love for the outdoors.
Tamanawas Falls
Duration: 2-3 hours State: Oregon Type: Hike Total Trail Mileage: 5 Tamanawas Falls trail is located 30 minutes south of Hood River in the Mt Hood National wilderness. As such it does require a pass. It's insanely busy on the weekends, but if you can get there during...
Starvation Creek
Duration: 2-3 hours State: Oregon Type: Hike / Walk Total Trail Mileage: 5 Starvation Creek is right off Eastbound I-84 between Cascade Locks and Hood River. You'll have to double back or park at Viento State Park (fee area) and walk over. Parking at Starvation Creek...
Catherine Creek
Duration: 2-3 hours State: Washington Type: Hike / Trail run Total Trail Mileage: 5Catherine Creek is a large area with a lot of options. I parked on the left side of the road so I could immediately head up into the hills. This was my first time visiting so I took a...
Wyeth Trail
Duration: 2 hours State: Oregon Type: Hike Total Trail Mileage: 5 Certainly off the beaten path in the winter, I came across the Wyeth Trail because Starvation creek parking was completely full on a weekend. Here you'll find a nice little campground with a beautiful...
Hood River Pipeline Trailhead
Duration: 1 hour State: Oregon Type: Hike / Walk Total Trail Mileage: 5This one is different for sure. Nearly the entire thing runs along the river and a good portion of it is on top of an old pipe. A huge pipe. No, seriously, it's huge so don't fall off at the end....