Sharing stories about coffee, stories, and stoke
This week on social media, we’ve been sharing bits and pieces about what Loam Coffee is about. Yes, we are a coffee roasting company, and proudly so. Coffee is our love and passion. And yet, at the same time, we also are passionate about what coffee can do. This can be summed up as the “common good.” What exactly is that? Why does it matter to us here at Loam Coffee? Let me share with you …
Coffee is an experience. It’s more than a beverage, but a process or ritual to enjoy and even find meaning in. Especially when traveling in Nacho the Van or bikepacking, there’s nothing better than waking up and beginning the process of making coffee … even if, at times, doing so, still cocooned in a mummy sleeping bag. Why do you drink coffee?
Sometimes, riding your local trails becomes mundane. It’s like going to the gym each week, where it’s more of a discipline rather than an epic and awe-inspiring adventure. Don’t get me wrong, like going to the gym, I still enjoy riding on my local trails. However, it’s always good to mix things up. That’s what I did when I ventured to Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort in Eastern Oregon.
We’re excited to roll out all kinds of new Loam Coffee apparel and goods. Who doesn’t love a great t-shirt, dad hat, or 5-panel hat? We have them all. So why make apparel and goods? First, it’s a lot of fun!
Check out what we have in our online store …
Summer is always peak travel season, whether they’re big vacation kinds of trips or local and regional weekend excursions. I’ve lost track of how many overnight trips I’ve taken in Nacho the Van over the past few months. When I road trip in Nacho, whether for mountain bike adventures or trail-building events, there are several non-negotiable items that I bring … my bike and gear (helmet, shoes, etc.), plenty of water, and stuff to make coffee. Here’s what I’ve learned about making good coffee while traveling …
There’s something about backcountry trail work. Out of cell service, away from the crowds, and rough and raw trails that see very little use. That was what the Orogenesis Klickitat Sisters Stewardship Campout was all about. Two days of trail work on the remote Kilckitat Trail. What’s the goal? To piece together the longest mountain bike trail in the world. That is the vision of Gabe Tiller and Orogenesis.
