WHAT INSPIRES ALBINA CUSTOMERS?
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The Mountain Shop
A Locally Owned Business Since 1937!
628 NE Broadway, Portland - www.mountainshop.net
Hike A Mountain. Or Ski Down It.
There's really no feeling better than that! Ask Jeremy, Clayton, or Zach at The Mountain Shop, who are passionate about the Oregon 4-seasons outdoors. A born and raised Oregonian, Jeremy is most comfortable in the mountains. When Clayton isn't working he can be found on the side of a steep rock face. And Zach's passion is skiing and snowboarding, which he's been doing since he practically began walking.
All of the 12 employees at The Mountain Shop in close-in Northeast Portland love the Oregon outdoors. Beginner or expert, The Mountain Shop employees are happy to share their passion and their expertise, while you're out doing your thing.
Out Here In The Wild Wild West . . .
Portland is within 1 1/2 hours of surfing Pacific City, snowboarding Meadows, kite boarding Stevenson, climbing Mt. Adams, or hiking the trails of the Columbia Gorge for the same views that once inspired Lewis and Clark. There's really no other city in the country like it!
Possibly the Oldest Outdoors Store in the Country!
The Mountain Shop has been a locally owned and operated business since 1937. It's quite possibly the oldest "outdoors" store in the entire country, though that's difficult to confirm.
Its 3-story building features a 4-season outdoor activities store - hiking, camping, climbing, paddling, skiing (alpine/cross-country,) snowboarding - it's full service. There's top name-brand gear such as Saloman, Asolo, Scarpa, Dynafit, Atomic, Bonfire, and many more at the same prices as national stores. Only at The Mountain Shop, your shopping dollars support local neighborhoods.
Build Local Businesses
At The Mountain Shop, you'll find all the top-quality clothing, gear and equipment that you would expect to find at a David Pietka owned store. A passionate runner and explorer himself, David additionally owns the Foot Traffic Stores in Downtown, Northeast Portland, and Lake Oswego. As a native Oregonian, and Portland resident for 35 years, David volunteers his time to Portland Parks and Recreation as manager of youth track and cross country meets. Foot Traffic, also manages the Foot Traffic Flat Half and Full Marathons every July 4th which just raised over $34,000 in 2010 for the Sauvie Island Firefighters Association.
With a focus on local activities, David banks only with community banks to support his fellow small businesses. "Local is the key to our community's success," he believes.
Local Comes in Many Options
From coffee shops to book stores, from grocery stores to outdoor stores, there are many options. Buying from a locally owned business puts 3 times the dollars in our local economy! For every $100 spent at a locally owned business, $45 stays in the local economy, creating jobs and expanding the city's tax base. For every $100 spent at a national chain store, only $14 remains in the community. (Based on local statistics applied to the 2008 Grand Rapids Study.)
Be Vocal. Bank Local.
Banking local is also a choice, and has a similar impact. Thanks to the support of local businesses like The Mountain Shop and individuals like David, Albina Community Bank has been able to loan more than $600 million back into our local neighborhoods since we began tracking in 2002. This lending has helped create or maintain 5,400 jobs, and more than 600 affordable homes. What does your bank believe in?
The Mountain Shop exists to help you achieve your outdoor passion, whether you're a beginner or expert. Find top quality clothing and equipment. Hike, camp, ski, surf, paddle, explore . . . please!
