by Shortt Supply | Aug 9, 2021 | Adventure Blog, News & Events
Chrissy Bucrek and her family love to hike and camp during the summer and ski during the winter. Backpacking is one of Chrissy’s favorite outdoor activities, and she can’t wait to put the backcountry prize package to good use for an upcoming backpacking...
by Shortt Supply | Jul 28, 2021 | Adventure Blog, News & Events
Planning to backpack this summer! Buy your multi-day 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...
by Shortt Supply | Jul 26, 2021 | Adventure Blog, News & Events
Elizabeth Betts grew up spending her summers hiking, fishing, and camping with her family. 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,”...
by Shortt Supply | Jul 9, 2021 | Adventure Blog, News & Events
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! Want to...
by Shortt Supply | Feb 12, 2021 | Adventure Blog, News & Events
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! Honored at all Forest Service operated recreation...
by Shortt Supply | Feb 3, 2021 | Adventure Blog, News & Events
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. They raised their children in the Columbia River Gorge on a steady diet of hiking,...
by Shortt Supply | Feb 28, 2020 | Adventure Blog, Trails
Tamanawas Falls February, 2020 Forest trail, beautiful creek, and a large waterfall 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...
by Shortt Supply | Feb 18, 2020 | Adventure Blog, Trails
Starvation Creek February, 2020 Four Waterfalls, picnic areas, paved pathway 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...
by Shortt Supply | Feb 16, 2020 | Adventure Blog, Trails
Catherine Creek February, 2020 Panoramic views, rolling green hills, and small streams Duration: 2-3 hours State: Washington Type: Hike / Trail run Total Trail Mileage: 5 Catherine Creek is a large area with a lot of options. I parked on the left side of the road so I...
by Shortt Supply | Feb 10, 2020 | Adventure Blog, Trails
Wyeth Trail February, 2020 Hidden campground, two streams, and nobody around 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...
by Shortt Supply | Sep 25, 2019 | Adventure Blog, Trails
Hood River Pipeline Trailhead September, 2019 Unique trail, follows river, close to town Duration: 1 hour State: Oregon Type: Hike / Walk Total Trail Mileage: 5 This one is different for sure. Nearly the entire thing runs along the river and a good portion of it is on...
by Shortt Supply | Apr 30, 2019 | Adventure Blog, Trails
Columbia Hills April, 2019 Panoramic views, rolling green hills, and a ton of flowers Duration: 2 hours State: Washington Type: Hike / Trail run Total Trail Mileage: 3.5 Columbia Hills is a beautiful area with rolling hills and, during wildflower season, a lot of...
