Our Story
Being a coffee snob is tough business. You refuse to drink gas station coffee and won't dare step foot into a Starbucks. You travel the world & do a bunch of rad stuff. But finding a good cup of coffee can prove difficult when you're on top of a mountain.
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Your story is our story.
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We got fed up with having to forego the coffee we love when we were backpacking, skiing, or traveling. There didn't seem to be a good brew method out there meant for lightweight travel that didn't also sacrifice on incredible flavor.
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Traveling Jo was the outcome of this frustration and lots of brainstorming. Our dream is to impact the world we live in for good, continue our adventures, and have a rad friggin time doing it. We're already having a blast!
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Ryan and Canon dreamt up the concept in 2020 in the bowls of Covid, but it wasn't until January 2023 that our dream came to fruition and we started this insane adventure.
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Thanks for following along! We love to have you with us. Enjoy your coffee, enjoy your adventures, but most of all enjoy your life and live it to the absolute fullest.
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Join us on our journey as we document every step of the way, from the design process, how this comes together, & all of our adventures! Our Instagram and TikTok are fabulous ways to stay up to date on everything.
OUR TEAM
CANON FURTH
BREWMASTER
& CO-FOUNDER
KEITH MCGREGOR
SALESPERSON
& STOKE
RYAN RUSSELL
SALESPERSON
& CO-FOUNDER
AARON HEUGEL
MARKETING
& STOKE INTERN
Once upon a time...
This has been a long time in the works. Coffee has been our lifeblood and source of fuel for the past 10 years. The progression from Starbucks to snob took time.
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Adventures have been our fun forever. Whether that is skiing. mountain biking, backpacking, climbing, or an early morning soccer game, living an active, fun lifestyle is how we believe life should be lived. Work hard and play even harder.
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Carpe Diem is a motto we here live by. Doing any and everything to the fullest potential! Whether that is working, giving back, or serving at your local food kitchen, we here at TJ want to fuel more than your next "fun" time, but your seized day! We are a small part of a greater collective. Reminding ourselves of that is imperative.
All throughout our days and adventures, we are surrounded. Surrounded by other people, animals, trees, mountains, snow, chinchilas. Without the awareness of the Earth we live on, we wouldn't be able to do ANY of this!
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Ryan and Canon met in Fort Collins, CO, both attending Colorado State University. Not only did their good looks and affinity for adventures bring them together, but a god-bestowed mandate to protect Mother Earth. Both rode around on bicycles, dumpster-dove for groceries, and volunteered at multiple local organizations. These pillars of servitude solidified the friendship, thus becoming cornerstones for the foundation of this company.
Our passion for excellence has driven us from the beginning, and continues to drive us into the future. The team at Traveling Jo knows that every product counts, and strives to make the entire shopping experience as rewarding and fun as possible. Check out our store and special offers, and get in touch with questions or requests.
The origin story...